European Le Mans Series (Portimão) is listed on the official Autódromo Internacional do Algarve race calendar for 9-10 October 2026. The venue is the same undulating Portimão circuit used for MotoGP and past Formula 1 weekends – roughly 4.6 km, with a steep drop into Turn 1 and grandstand options that sell out when bigger series visit.
Treat the dates as confirmed for planning, then re-check tickets, paddock access, and session times on the circuit site before you lock non-refundable hotels. Race weekends push rates in Portimão, Praia da Rocha, Lagoa, and Alvor.
Who it suits
Yes for fans who already follow this championship or want a track day built into an Algarve week. Skip it for noise-sensitive children and beach-only trips that do not want circuit traffic.
Practical tips
Book a refundable hotel early if your dates are fixed – see where to stay in Portimão. Compare this weekend with MotoGP Portimão if you are choosing one motorsport holiday. Venue page: Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.
Worth planning around?
Yes if this series is the reason for the trip. No if you only want quiet beaches that week – shift a few days either side instead.