Sports
It is said that exercising is good for body and soul! Days with Energy municipal programme prove that to be true
Starting this first weekend of October, the programme "Days with Energy" is no longer held outdoors and will offer four indoor venues within the municipal equipment, every Saturday morning, with free classes of Pilates, Yoga and Tai chi. Participation is free, but the number of participants varies according to the venue. Between 9am and 9.30am choose the activity that suits you best.
European Week of Sport concludes today in Porto with Archery lessons at Ramalde Sports Park
Today, 30th September, the Ramalde Sports Park offers the unique opportunity to practice archery, between 3pm and 6pm, under the supervision of CTAP - Clube Tiro com Arco do Porto, under the celebration of the European Week of Sport.
Wellbeing options with free Pilates, Yoga and Tai-chi sessions this weekend
Till September ends, the municipal programme "Days with Energy" is held in four green spaces in the city of Porto. Registrations are free, yet mandatory, up to the limit of 10 people per session. When October comes, these free classes will be held indoors.
Porto celebrates European Week of Sport with free activities! #BeActive
The European Week of Sport kicks off today and runs till 30th September, under the motto #BeActive. The Municipality of Porto joins the initiative, alongside other European participating countries. The goal is to promote a healthier lifestyle and to raise awareness on the importance of practicing sports. All activities are free, but registration is mandatory. See here for further information.
Free skate classes continue on weekdays and weekends till September ends
Skating lessons continue throughout September, following the strengthening of the number of free sessions that kicked off in July, which were extended in August. Skaters are still able to profit from these free classes both on weekdays and weekends at the Skate Park de Ramalde, namely on Mondays and on Thursdays, between 5.30pm and 7.30pm, and over the weekend, every Saturday and Sunday, between 10am and 12 noon, weather permitting.
Porto International beach rules the waves between 18th and 20th September
Praia International do Porto welcomes the top-notch surfers of Portugal, between 18th and 20th September to take part in the crucial second round of the Liga Meo Surf 2020, a qualifying stage for the National Championship, under the Renault Porto Pro, which is one of the highpoints of the Porto & Matosinhos Wave Series 2020, of the surf contest calendar.
Walk around Porto and enhance your knowledge of the city's iconic sites
Porto City Hall, via the municipal company Ágora and Runporto joined to organise the initiative themed "Porto Saudável" ["Healthy Porto"] with the goal of taking participants through iconic places in the city of Porto, whilst boosting their wellbeing. Go to Runporto's site for applications and more information. October registrations are already available.
Today is the last day to build on your skating skills with free lessons at Ramalde Skate Park
Today is the last day to build on your skills with the free skate lessons at Ramalde Sports Park. This is the last Monday of an intense and largely attended initiative by Porto City Hall, via the municipal company Ágora. Classes only take 12 participants simultaneously, and are scheduled to take place between 5.30pm and 7.30pm.
RallySpirit 2020 confirmed for 22nd and 24th October with adequate pandemic control measures
"Exceptional times call for exceptional rallies", thus goes the motto for this year edition of the RallySpirit, which will take place between 22 and 24th October in Barcelos, Gaia and Porto. This sixth edition of this event had to adjust to the abnormal times the world is facing; also, public health measures must be prioritised, in compliance with the contingency plan issued by the FPAK (Portuguese Car and Karting Federation), under the guidelines of the health authorities, the DGS...
Ultimately, Ramalde Skate Park is all about exercising while having a blast of time
Here's an update: there is still time to attend free skate lessons at Ramalde Sports Park till the end of August. Sessions are scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays, besides the usual weekend sessions, to meet demand, as classes only take 12 participants simultaneously. On week days, sessions take place between 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Saturdays and Sundays, free classes are always between 10am and the strike of noon.