Algarve International Circuit: events, getting there and where to stay
Algarve International Circuit is a race circuit in Algarve (Portimão), about 13 km from the centre. It hosts 2 of the events we cover, including Portuguese Grand Prix, Portuguese MotoGP (Portimão). Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.
Algarve International Circuit in short
- Type
- Race circuit
- Where
- Algarve (Portimão), Portugal, about 13 km from the centre
- Events we cover
- 2
- Next up
- Portuguese Grand Prix, 18 to 20 June 2027
- Getting there
- The circuit is 15 km north of Portimão in the hills. There is no train: use the official shuttles from Portimão, a taxi, or rent a car and leave early.
Events at Algarve International Circuit
Algarve (Portimão), PortugalF11 Oct 2027Portuguese MotoGP (Portimão)
Algarve (Portimão), PortugalMotoGP
Getting to Algarve International Circuit
The circuit is 15 km north of Portimão in the hills. There is no train: use the official shuttles from Portimão, a taxi, or rent a car and leave early.
Shuttles from Portimão or a car.
Faro airport (FAO) is about 1 hour from Portimão by car. Lisbon is 2.5 hours by car or train plus bus.
Public transport directions to Algarve International Circuit
Where to stay near Algarve International Circuit
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Portimão town | Apartments near the river and the beach at Praia da Rocha. |
| Mid-range | Lagos | Old town, beaches and restaurants, 25 minutes from the circuit. |
| Splurge | Carvoeiro and Alvor resorts | Clifftop resorts and golf. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hotel Jupiter Algarve
- Mid-range: Tivoli Lagos
- Splurge: Vila Vita Parc
Things to do near Algarve International Circuit
Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Algarve (Portimão).
All tours in Algarve (Portimão)
Weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 14°C average | 55 mm | 9 h 52 min | |
| February | About 14°C average | 54 mm | 10 h 46 min | |
| March | About 15°C average | 72 mm | 11 h 51 min | |
| April | About 16°C average | 71 mm | 13 h 06 min | |
| May | About 18°C average | 38 mm | 14 h 09 min | |
| June | About 20°C average | 8 mm | 14 h 42 min | |
| July | 24°C | 18°C | 1 mm | 14 h 28 min |
| August | About 22°C average | 4 mm | 13 h 34 min | |
| September | About 21°C average | 24 mm | 12 h 22 min | |
| October | About 20°C average | 78 mm | 11 h 10 min | |
| November | About 17°C average | 101 mm | 10 h 07 min | |
| December | About 15°C average | 78 mm | 9 h 37 min | |
Questions people ask
What events are held at Algarve International Circuit?
Portuguese Grand Prix, Portuguese MotoGP (Portimão).
How do I get to Algarve International Circuit?
The circuit is 15 km north of Portimão in the hills. There is no train: use the official shuttles from Portimão, a taxi, or rent a car and leave early.
When is the next big event at Algarve International Circuit?
Portuguese Grand Prix, 18 to 20 June 2027.
Where should I stay near Algarve International Circuit?
Lagos: Old town, beaches and restaurants, 25 minutes from the circuit.