Rally de Portugal: discover 13 stages of the race of all races
Get to know some of the emblematic places of the Rally de Portugal, the top event in Portuguese motorsport, and add to the adrenaline of the competition the beauty of its stages.
With the famous roads in the north and center of the country as its stage, the Rally de Portugal – in this, the 5th round of the World Rally Championship 2023 – promises to keep motor fans at maximum tension for four days. Dense natural landscapes, dirt tracks and vertiginous sections are just some of the features you will find along its stages. Start with the Shakedown in the municipality of Paredes, in Baltar, delight yourself with the harshness of the Beira scenery in Lousã or live to the fullest the spirit of the Rally in what is considered “The Cathedral of Ralis in Portugal”, in Fafe. But the Rally party has many more stops, in a total of 329.06 km, before climbing to the podium in Matosinhos. All About Portugal shows you 13 scenarios that will make the Rally de Portugal unforgettable to see!
Lousada
Eight themed bus rides along the parish in order to divulge the Lousada region. Every ride is different both in the destination and in its objective.
Lousã
Located in Miranda do Corvo, this park is already a reference in the promotion of the heritage of the Serra da Lousã. It is a playful space, biological and educational, with a wildlife area where we found the existing and extinct wild species in the Serra da Lousã, large parks, but closed, with characteristics very close to their natural habitat. The same applies to the wild flora, with 88 native species. We can still visit the Pedagogical Farm, the Maze of fruit trees, the living museum of Traditional Arts and crafts, the Museum of Cooperage, the Eco-Museum and the Museum Restaurant of Chanfana.
Figueira da Foz
Beach very busy with a lot of young people and tourists. Nearby is the Santa Catarina fort dating from the 16th century and completed in the 17th century. Its lighthouse remained in operation as an aid to navigation and the entry of vessels to shore. Inside there is a small chapel dedicated to Santa Catarina. Media sports events are held here, namely those related to beach football. Daytime and nighttime entertainment, gymnastics, tennis and extreme entertainment can also be found. There are a lot of good restaurants.
Amarante
To learn a little of Amarante, start your walk along the bridge, in the city centre. This bridge, classified as a national monument, worth a visit to admire its Baroque details and to enjoy the beautiful view over the Tâmega River. Continue your spent by the banks of the River, passing by several gardens that the city offers. Finally, pass the historical centre streets, admiring its old houses.
Cabeceiras de Basto
The first document related to this Monastery is from 1122. The church façade stands out due its huge dimensions. On its both sides, right and left there are the statues in natural size from the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict – Saint Benedict of Núrcia and Saint Scholastic.
Paredes
A space with several points of interest, namely the Boca do Inferno (Hell's Mouth), a cave, the chapel of Our Lady of Salto and the vestiges of a bridge that led to the mines.
Matosinhos
The coastal area of Matosinhos is great for a walk on a hot summer day. It has several cafes with terraces to have a drink while watching the sea.
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