Where is it?
The Portuguese Grand Prix takes place at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, in the hills outside Portimão in southern Portugal.
It’s a lovely opportunity to combine a Formula 1 weekend with a holiday on the Algarve. Spend your days watching the racing, then leave yourself some time for the coast, leisurely lunches and a few days by the pool.
What’s the circuit like?
Portimão is a rollercoaster of a circuit, with sweeping corners, steep climbs and downhill approaches that make it a real test for the drivers.
The lap measures 4.653 kilometres, but it’s the changes in elevation that give it its character. Watching the cars appear over a crest before dropping into the next corner is part of the appeal.
What sort of race can we expect?
The main straight and braking zone into Turn 1 offer opportunities for overtaking, so this is a section to keep an eye on.
Elsewhere, the flowing layout demands confidence and accuracy. A small mistake can spoil a driver’s momentum through several corners, giving the car behind a chance to close in.
With Formula 1 returning to Portugal for the first time since 2021, there’s the added interest of seeing how the current cars tackle this challenging track. Formula 1’s return to Portugal
Why go to this one?
The combination of Grand Prix racing and an Algarve holiday is hard to resist. This is a weekend you could easily turn into your main summer break.
Away from the circuit, make time for a beach day, a seafood lunch and an evening wandering along the waterfront. You can make the trip as busy or as relaxed as you like.
Ask us about extending your stay before or after the race, giving you time to enjoy Portugal once the chequered flag has fallen.
Where’s the best place to watch?
A grandstand overlooking Turn 1 would be high on our list for overtaking attempts. Seats around the Portimão corner are another option for watching the cars through a demanding section of the lap.
When is it in 2027?
18–20 June 2027, with the Grand Prix on Sunday 20 June.
Portuguese Grand Prix Offers
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We can tailor a package to suit you, whether you want to travel for the race weekend or make it part of a longer Algarve holiday.
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