For the 33rd edition of the Algarve Classic Cars, automotive aficionados can once again experience history in motion, when more than a hundred classic cars will cruise the coastline of the Algarve.

Far more than an exhibition of classic vehicles, this regularity rally celebrates the community and culture which keep the automotive heritage alive.

Pointing to both returning highlights and new features, Luís Brito, president of the Organising Committee, said: “One of the great novelties of this edition is the return of the Special Stage at the Algarve International Circuit, along with the passage through the municipalities of Portimão and Lagoa, which will provide participants with the opportunity to visit and experience the excitement of these charismatic Algarve cities,” according to Postal.

Spectators and competitors will experience a rally defined by scenic routes, iconic locations, and social gatherings across the Algarve. The programme naturally combines competition and camaraderie, while honouring the region’s automotive heritage.

A programme of memorable moments

Friday, July 10th

The event begins at Vilamoura Marina, where registration opens at 12:00 pm. The opening stage, Murganheira, starts at around 7:00 pm on the Casino de Vilamoura circuit, with the first cars expected to finish approximately 30 minutes later.

Saturday, July 11th

Participants depart from Vilamoura at 9:00 am for the Liqui Moly stage before heading to the Special Stage at the Algarve International Circuit. The rally is scheduled to arrive in Portimão at around 12:00 pm.

In the afternoon, the caravan leaves the Lagoa Congress Center at 3:30 pm, passing through Ferragudo before the Carvoeiro Special Stage begins at 4:00 pm. Following a neutralisation point at Vila Vita Parc, competitors continue with the Viborel stage and the Opticalia Circuit in Armação de Pêra. The day’s programme concludes with an arrival at Casino Vilamoura at approximately 6:00 pm, where participants and organisers will gather for a social event.

Sunday, July 12th

The final day begins with the Porsche Center Faro stage at 9:30 am. The route then continues to the Cerro de São Miguel Special Stage, followed by a neutralisation point in São Brás de Alportel before passing through Loulé and Albufeira.

The rally concludes with the Albufeira European City of Sport Circuit 26 at 12:30 pm. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 3:30 pm at Epic Sana Algarve.

For the full programme, go to: https://www.algarveclassiccars.com/programa/

The Algarve Classic Cars is organised by Portugal Classic Cars in partnership with the Portuguese Classic Car Club, and the event is included in the official calendar of the FPAK and the International Federation of Historic Vehicles. This year’s edition is supported by several organisations, such as Murganheira, Centro Porsche Faro, Liqui Moly, Viborel and Casinos Solverde.