Sports in Portugal

Algarve is the best golf destination in the world for 2020

Portugal is one of the paradises for water sports (sailing, kite surfing, windsurfing, surfing, diving) in Europe. Not to mention the excellent grounds for golfing. Famous horse farms and prestigious schools allow high level horseback riding.

Other more popular sports - football, cycling, futsal, athletics - can be practiced in the various facilities that exist for this purpose.

Guide to Sports in Portugal
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Golf in Portugal

Portugal is one of the best places in Europe to practice golf. There are 91 golf courses spread across the country. From the Azores Archipelago to the North Region. For the third year in a row (2014, 2015 and 2016) Portugal was chosen the Best Golf Destination in the World by the World Golf Awards.

Surf in Portugal

Surf lovers have excellent options to practice their favorite sport in many places along the long Portuguese coast, from the north to the south of the country.

Windsurf in Portugal

As for fans of windsurfing, they have good options to practice their favorite sport in Lisbon, the Algarve and other regions of the country.

Guide to Sports in Portugal
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