Algarve International Circuit

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The Algarve International Circuit (Portuguese: Autódromo Internacional do Algarve), also known as the Portimão Circuit, is a 4.653 km (2.891 mi) race circuit located in Portimão, Algarve region, Portugal. The development includes a karting track, off-road track, technology park, five-star hotel, sports complex and apartments. The circuit was designed by Ricardo Pina, Arquitectos. The construction was finished by 8 October 2008 and the circuit was homologated by both the FIM on 11 October 2008 and the FIA two days later, on 13 October. The total cost was €195 million (approximately $250 million). The circuit's official grand opening was held on 2 November of that year, as it hosted the final round of the 2008 Superbike World Championship.

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