Rally de Portugal, 14th - 19th May 2025:
After a successful return in the north of Portugal, to Porto, in 2015 now the continuation of the classic rally from the 8080-90th. The rally is an 100% gravel rally. One of the stages from the history will be the famous Fafe stage with the big jump at the end of the stage. Rallytravels will have the spectator places on VIP areas with enough space and spectacular viewing points. Our hotel is the 4* Sea Porto Hotel located in Porto within walking distance of the sea. The Expo-nor - Matosinhos Service Park is also close to the hotel and can be easily reached on foot or by bus. The fantastic historic centre of Porto can be visited by metro.
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Timeschedule:
Wednesday 14 / May:
Arrival at Porto airport, we have transfers from 11:00 - 19:00 to the Rallytravels 4* Hotel Sea Porto Hotel.
Thursday 15 / May:
Shakedown (rally teams test their rally cars), Service park
Friday 16 / May:
Visit 2 special stages, in the VIP area, including lunch and drinks
Saturday 17 / May:
Visit 2 special stages, in the VIP area, including lunch and drinks
Sunday 18 / May:
Visit 2 special stages, in the VIP area, including lunch and drinks
Monday 19 / May:
Transfer to the Airport until 11:00 am possible.
Program subjects changes!
It is also the possibility to book only the day tour without hotel - contact us for an offer!
Services included:
- Rallytravels transfer from/to the Airport Porto
- 5 night accommodation
- Breakfast buffet
- Transfer by minibus or comfort coaches
- VIP spectator area
- Lunch buffet incl. drinks, Friday - Sunday
- Rallytravels Guide on-hand to assist throughout the tour
- Spectator passes for the service area, shakedown and Special stages
- Result service and updates with our Rallytravels App
#FACTS
14 - 19 of May , Rally Portugal take place after a great return to the north of Portugal in 2015, in the area of Porto.
The first time the rally was held in 1968 and had since 1973 initially for 29 years world championship status. From 2002 to 2006 it was not represented on the World Championship calendar. As of 2007, the WRC moved south to the Algarve. From 2015 back to the north.
Weather:
The average weather at this time in the area of Porto is 23 - 25 degrees. A good opportunity for rally, sun and beach.
Arrival:
Destination airport: Porto.
Some Flight options: (stand 09.11.2023):
Brussles Brussel Airline Nonstop € 202,-
Luxemburg Tap Portugal Nonstop € 82,-
Manchester Ryanair Nonstop € 208,-
Gatwick Easyjet Nonstop € 119,-
Heathrow Swiss Air 1Stop € 213,-
Dublin Ryan Air 1Stop € 220,-
Dublin Ryan Air Nonstop € 303,-
Amsterdam Transavia/Air Europa Nonstop/1Stop € 221,-
Rallytravels Transfer from / to the Airport Porto on Wednesday, FROM 11.00 – 19.00 hrs. On Monday back to the Airport transfers until 11:00 hrs.
Hotel:
We live in the 4* Sea Porto Hotel. The hotel is close to the beach. With the taxi or the underground, you are coming to the old city center of Porto. The rooms are equipped with bathroom with shower, telephone, air conditioning, safe,… If you would like to spend a few days longer in Portugal, ask about our prices for an extra night in the hotel.
Porto:
Porto is a city in northern Portugal with around 238,000 inhabitants. The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage. Porto is also world-famous for the port wine that is transported from Porto around the world. Some well-known port wine providers offer tours and tastings in the city.
Food – Beverage:
Around the hotel as also in the area of the seaside you can find some local restaurants.
Transport during the rally:
We are equipped with buses or mini vans.
Daytours:
It is also the possibility to book only the day tour with us without hotel. Contact us for prices.
VIP – spectator area:
Rallytravels has a booking with the organizer for the VIP places of the rally on all three days That is pretty spectacular spectator point without the crowds which one is accustomed of the Portugal Rally from the old times.
On the VIP area from Friday to Sunday the lunch buffet incl. beverages (anti-alcohol drinks, beer and wine) is included.
But it is recommended in a backpack at least be equipped with water and maybe small snacks. Sturdy footwear and waterproof clothing as also sun crème should come as standard. Collapsible camping chairs are comfortable.
We have rally fans from all over the world with us, mostly from Sweden, Austria, France, and Germany.
Our tour guide is in Swedish, German, English and French.
Our guides are all infected with the virus ”rally” and each operate in different position in rally events and therefore are also qualified to answer your questions.
Our regular crew is Claudia Bidlas and Per Carlsson which are represented at all rallies. If required they are supported by Miriam Waldfridsson, Cathi Schmidt, Marc Hermes and Roger Turesson.
Among other things, our service offers the Rallytravels app during the rally with a start list, restart lists, results lists as well as stage times and the latest information during the rally days.
Rallytravels Cancellation insurance: (on request, € 50,-)
Rallytravels cancellations up to 30 days before arrival - 85% of the Rallytravels travel expenses back
Rallytravels cancellation 29 - 15 days before arrival - 70% of the Rallytravels travel expenses back
Rallytravels cancellation 14 days - 48 hours before arrival - 50% of the Rallytravels travel expenses back
Rallytravels cancellation from 47 hours before arrival 0 % of the Rallytravels travel expenses back
Non utilization of the insurance – no repurchase!
The insurance must be booked latest 14 days after booking the tour.