Kartódromo De Portalegre

In Portalegre, in the Alentejo, the town's kartódromo offers an outdoor layout where you drive amid the landscapes of the northern Alentejo. The site is known for hosting endurance events, such as the Six Hours of karting, which bring the region's enthusiasts together around team races. People come to string together timed laps in open surroundings, away from the big cities.

Karting stays open to everyone, no licence or experience needed: a briefing, a helmet, and off you go chasing your best lap. The format suits beginners giving it a try as well as groups set on testing themselves, and the endurance format adds a friendly dimension to the races. As the offer and the hours change with events, it is best to check before coming to learn the access terms.

Portalegre is a town in the northern Alentejo, at the foot of the Serra de São Mamede, whose natural park unfolds heights, forests and stone villages. The town is known for its tapestry manufacture, the legacy of a renowned craft, and its old centre of noble houses. Nearby, the hilltop village of Marvão, one of Portugal's finest, offers a wide view over the Alentejo plain as far as Spain. Portalegre is reached by road from Lisbon or the Spanish border.