Portimao City is our suggested place to stay for the Portugal MotoGP. This beautiful city is a Port City situated in Western Algarve and is a great holiday destinations for tourists from all over the world. It is known for its fishing and fish processing industry. Portimao has a lot of history so one can visit the museum which is very interesting and displays the importance of the sardine fisheries and so much more. On top of the Museum is an art gallery for those who love art displays. Portimao has stunning beaches covering eight kilometres of the Algarve’s region, warm waters and golden sand, where you can discover amazing rock formations and hidden caves. Take a stroll along the promenade beside the Marina, which is one of the liveliest parts of the city both day and night.  For those who love dining out try their Grilled Sardines which is one of the favourite dishes amongst other seafood specialities. Outdoor activities are a must, a boat trip would be perfect, hiking, kayaking, skydiving, bird watching are attractions not to be missed. Explore the shopping centres and find something unique to remind you of your stay in this amazing city.

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Car Hire

At Faro Airport there are car hire companies with best prices offered to reach your destination to Portimao or the circuit for the MotoGP direct. Arrangements can be made by Pre-Booking on line or once arriving at the Airport. There are approximately 10 rental companies and this will be located by the exit of the Airport. Hiring a car is one of the cheapest ways of getting around if you seek your own comfort and timing.  From Faro International Airport to Portimao is 55km and the road distance is 70.2km. It takes approximately 45 minutes to drive depending on the traffic for the weekend, as at that time the roads are quite busy. From Portimao to the Circuit will be 17.1km away and the time to drive will be approximately 20minutes, there again taking into consideration traffic being busy. At the circuit all parking is usually free except for the parking next to the main stand which will be reserved for cars and motorbikes that purchase parking permits.

Private Transfers

Direct transfers can be arranged with a personal chauffer who will be there to greet you and help you with your luggage. This is ideal for small or larger groups travelling together to Portimao and the vehicle used is a shuttle and the journey will be approximately an hours drive. This option can be booked online.

Trains

There is no direct train rails available from the Airport. One would have to make their way to Faro City Centre to catch a train which is 6km away. At the Faro Station the trip to Portimoa will take approximately one and a half hours. This is the cheapest option of getting to Portimao. Depending on which train option there will be trains running all day into the night.

Buses

Bus service from Faro Airport is available and operates every four hours. The distance from the airport to Portimao is 70.2km away and the bus journey will take approximately two hours. For the bus service you can book online for tickets.

Taxi

The more expensive option but easiest is travelling by Taxi from the airport to Portimao which is 70.2km away and approximately takes 45 minutes. From Portimao to the circuit the taxi journey would be 20minutes depending on traffic.

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