Saturday 20 September 2008

World Superbike Championship at new Algarve Motor Park, Portimão, 31st October-2nd November 2008

The best and most modern circuit in Europe opens to hold the World Superbike Championship (also known as the SBK), Superstock 1000, Superstock 600 and Suzuki GSX R European Cup.
Friday 31st October to Sunday 2nd November 2008
Venue: Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimão, Portugal


Programme details: http://trackshopimagesrep.autodromodoalgarve.com/Ev633540485768125000/PORTIMAO%20EVENT%20SCHEDULE.pdf

Tickets from €25 (3 day event) or €20 (Sunday only)
Ticket special offer (until 8th October): 3 tickets for the price of 2!
Tickets can be bought here: http://trackshop.autodromodoalgarve.com/SelectTickets.aspx

Location: The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve is located near the city of Portimão, in Sítio do Escampadinho in the parish of Mexilhoeira Grande. This is about 4.5 kilometres north of the Algarve motorway (A22), with a direct road link via the motorway exit at Mexilhoeira Grande.
The cities of Portimão and Lagos are a 10-minute drive away.

Notes and Links:

‘Super bikes are large displacement super sport bikes. They have characteristics similar to the smaller super sport bikes which are mainly focused on race track performance, but are powered by larger engines that are usually sized around 800 cc (48.8 cu in) to 1,200 cc (73.2 cu in). A typical super bike will carry a wet weight between 400 lb (181 kg) to 480 lb (218 kg) and can produce 180 bhp (134 kW). Super bikes with a displacement very close to 1,000 cc (61.0 cu in) are sometimes referred to as liter bikes as the engine displaces approximately one liter. Motorcycles in this class are usually eligible to participate in Superbike racing.
Examples include the Ducati 1098, Honda CBR1000RR, and Yamaha YZF-R1.’ (Wikipedia)

‘Superbike World Championship (also known as SBK) is the premier worldwide Superbike racing Championship. The championship was founded in 1988. The Superbike World Championship season consists of a series of rounds held on permanent racing facilities. Each round has 2 races and the results of each race are combined to determine two annual World Championships, one for riders and one for manufacturers.’

‘The World Superbike Championship (SBK) is recognised worldwide for the extreme competitiveness of every race. The bikes that are used on the track are built on the basis of commercially available models rather than from prototypes, which makes the championship a thrilling competition for bike enthusiasts.’ (Wikipedia)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Superbikes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superbike_racing

Portimão is 40 minutes away from Faro International Airport and is expected to become a regular motorcycle venue, as well as a popular destination for testing Formula 1 teams. Portugal has not hosted a World Superbike event since Estoril did back in 1993.

Official site of the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (Algarve Motor Park): www.autodromodoalgarve.com

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Tuesday 16 September 2008

4 Day International Horse Jumping Competition in Portimão (Centro Hípico de Belmonte)



Lots of different prizes during this 4 day international event!

Thursday 18th to Sunday 21 September 2008
Venue: Centro Hípico de Belmonte, Poço Seco, Portimão, Portugal


Saturday 20th, 4PM : Amazon Prize

Sunday 21st, 3PM City of Portimão Prize

Entrance: free of charge (from 10AM)

Belmonte is in the outskirts of Portimão (google map) follow the directions for Poço Seco.


Programme:

For further details:
Tel./Fax: +351 282476020
Mobile: +351 962606317 or +351 918955140
e-mail: geral@centrohipicobelmonte.com


Note: Centro Hípico de Belmonte holds regularly international jumping competitions that are often televised by Portuguese TV.

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Sunday 14 September 2008

Monchique tradition calls for midnight bathing at Praia do Vau!

Join the fun at Praia do Vau (between Praia da Rocha and Alvor) or meet in Monchique for the annual ‘banho 29’.

Watch this tradition with people dressed in old costumes enjoying their packed meals and cooked chouriço before a quick dip in the sea!

Sunday 28th September 2008
Meet at 8PM at the departure point: heliport in Monchique or go to the arrival point: Praia do Vau late at night.

Praia do Vau

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Links & Notes:

In times gone by families from the mountains would take their animals and food down to the beaches of the Algarve for a swim and a bath. This bathing session took place on the 29th of September (St. Michaels day) and would be ’worth 9’. It would also serve to cure people and animals of many illnesses!

According to tradition the trip would involve drinking the vodka-like ‘aguardente de medronho*’ to warm the soul, of course.

*Medronho is the fruit from the strawberry tree and this type of aguardente is traditionally made in the Monchique area.

Festa do banho 29 (Wikipedia in Portuguese)

Banho do Vinte Nove (YouTube)

O Parente da Refóias (in Portuguese)

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Wednesday 10 September 2008

The sultans of dance – Fire of Anatolia - are coming to Portimão! Not to be missed!

Turkish musical and spectacular dance show comes to Portimão Arena. Prepare for an amazing show!

Joe Cocker has described it as “one of the best, most energetic, and dynamic shows I have seen in recent times”. Not to be missed!

Friday 19th September 2008, 10PM
Venue: Portimão Arena - Parque de Feiras e Exposições - Portimão

Ticket prices: €12.50

Tickets on sale at Portimão’s municipal Auditorium (Avenida Miguel Bombarda, 8500-508 Portimão, box office open during weekdays from 2PM to 8.30PM); also Portimão Arena box office on the day of the show (open from 6PM). 40% discount for children (up to 10 years of age)

Location: Portimão Arena is an excellent exhibition centre easily accessible from the centre of Portimão by car or local bus. It’s within walking distance from Portimão’s Riverside Area. Location (Google Maps)

Links & Notes:

‘The Fire of Anatolia or Anadolu Ateşi is a Turkish dance group consisting of 120 dancers, several choreographers and other technical staff. The group has performed in more than 40 countries from the USA to China and Japan, in front of an audience of approximately 6 million people altogether. Fire of Anatolia holds two Guinness records, one for fastest dance performance with 241 steps per minute and another for largest audience, 400 000 people in Ereğli, in the Black Sea region of the country. The head of the group is Mustafa Erdoğan. (Wikipedia)

Official website



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Tuesday 9 September 2008

New technologies and gaming at Portimão Arena: FuturTech 3



FuturTech 3 is a gamers paradise: A mixture of new technologies exhibition and an event for advanced users to enjoy multiplayer computer games competitions (e.g. LAN Party). New enthusiasts can try out and learn about all sorts of digital entertainment games and gadgets.


Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th of September
Venue: Portimão Arena - Parque de Feiras e Exposições - Portimão




Note: The Prize ceremony on Saturday 13th will be followed by a party at Katedral, the discotheque at Praia da Rocha.
The entry cost for all participants at Katedral is 5€ and includes a free drink.


Location: Portimão Arena is an excellent exhibition centre easily accessible from the centre of Portimão by car or local bus. It’s within walking distance from Portimão’s Riverside Area. (Google Maps location)

Links & Notes:


Official website

Trailer

‘A LAN party is a temporary, sometimes spontaneous, gathering of people together with their computers, which they network together primarily for the purpose of playing multiplayer computer games. These local area networks (LANs) come in various sizes, from very small (two people) to very large (more than 10,000 people)’. (Wikipedia)

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