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Autumn 2008 - Sports Edition...

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Portugal and Spain Continue Adding World Class Sporting Events

Over the years Portugal and Spain have played host to numerous world class sporting events, making Rafael Nadal, Cristiano Ronaldo, Steve Ballesteros and Luis Figo international household names. Not only has the world's interest in sporting events helped bring both countries into the spotlight, but it has substantially increased tourism. 

From world class golf courses, race tracks and stadiums, to some of the most beautiful scenery, the Iberian peninsula has it all. Spain and Portugal offer every sports fan the ultimate vacation, no matter what your vice!

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Golf

Portugal Masters
October 16th - 19th 2008

October 2008 brings the much anticipated Portugal Masters which is scheduled to take place at Oceânico Victoria Clube de Golfe in the 5-star resort town of Vilamoura.

With prize money reaching €4 million, The Portugal Masters is the richest golf tournament in the country and the world’s greatest golfers are headed to Vilamoura with their eye on the title.

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Motor Sports

Valencia GP Moto
October 24th - 26th 2008

This year the Road Racing World Championship grand finale race is being held at the Valencian Moto GP. Velencia has become one of the finest and most respected race tracks on the Moto GP tour.

Home to Spain’s third race, Valencia is playing host to the crucial end of season Moto GP race.


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    Golf

Volvo Masters
Oct 30th - Nov 2nd
2008

2008 marks a huge milestone for the Volvo Masters Tournament as they commemorate their twentieth  anniversary in style at the Club de Golf Valderrama, in Sotogrande, Spain.

20 years of sponsorship awards them the title of the longest running single sponsorship in European golf and Valderrama is putting on a huge spread in honor of the occasion.

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Motor Sports

World Superbike Championship Oct 31st - Nov 2nd 2008

The 2008 World Superbike Championship and final round of the 21st season are being held in the beautiful Portuguese town of Portimão.

This marks the inaugural of the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve race circuit. With a price tag of €200 million, the circuit has a capacity of 100,000 spectators, bringing the excitement of Formula One to the area. 

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    Champion League Soccer

Real Madrid vs Juventus
November 5th
2008

On November 5th, two European football heavyweights will come together in what has been one of the most eagerly awaited games on the calendar and a true clash of the titans.

With an electric atmosphere the city and its inhabitants are already planning their ringside seats, whether it be in front of the TV, at the local sports bar, all eyes will be on the game.

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  Champion League Soccer

Porto vs Arsenal
December 10th 2008

With a capacity of 52,000 fans, the magnificent Porto's Estádio do Dragão (Dragons Stadium) is the chosen venue for the much anticipated Champion League clash between Porto and Arsenal.

The arena s one of a select band of stadiums awarded Uefa's top 5-star rating, making this years match  an extra special game.



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