From high-speed motorcycling to youth football and cross training retreats, here’s what’s happening this season

National Speed Championship  

This year, the CNV Moto – National Speed Championship has adopted a three-day format, taking place from July 18 to 20.

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Riders with different levels of experience gather at the Algarve Racetrack, in Portimão, to take part in a diverse and accessible competition.

The programme includes warm-up sessions, free and timed practice and races throughout the day.

The various speed motorcycling classes include Superbike (SBK), Supersport 300 (SSP300), Pre-Moto3 (PM3), Naked Bikes (NB), Moto5 (M5) and the Dunlop Motoval Cup (CDM). 

Algarve Cross Training Summer Week  

The Vila Galé Lagos Hotel is hosting the Algarve Cross Training Summer Week 2025 from June 25 to 29.

The five-day event, which promotes luxurious and sporty holidays, features an all-inclusive regime at the hotel, daily training sessions with elite athletes and coaches and an outdoor training arena fitted out with professional equipment.

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To relax and socialise, there’s entertainment at sunset with different DJs and themed parties.

The event was created in 2015 by the Inside Sports organisation in partnership with the Vila Galé Hotels chain and is open to participants of all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced athletes. 

Guadiana Cup  

One of the biggest Iberian youth football tournaments is taking place from June 21 to 30 in Vila Real de Santo António.

The Guadiana Cup, also known as Copa do Guadiana, brings together thousands of athletes from all over the world, promoting cultural and sporting exchanges between young people.

The competition takes place at the Sports Complex, which has natural and synthetic grass football pitches, a running track, a physiotherapy clinic and leisure and catering facilities.

To make travelling easier, the organisation offers the Guadiana Bus and accommodation packages in nearby hotels. 

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