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Senhora da Graça hosts the official presentation of the 2026 Tour of Portugal There are places that are part of the history of the Tour of Portugal. Places where some of the race’s greatest emotions are experienced, where unforgettable chapters are written, and where thousands of fans gather every year to celebrate cycling. One of those places is Alto da Senhora da Graça, in Mondim de Basto. It will be precisely in one of the sport’s most emblematic settings that the Portuguese Cycling Federation and Emesports will officially present the 87th Tour of Portugal by Bicycle, in a ceremony scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. More than just a presentation, the event will mark the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the race, in an edition that aims to strengthen the ambition, prestige and visibility of the country’s leading cycling competition. The choice of Senhora da Graça is no coincidence. Over the decades, the mythical climb of Mondim de Basto has become one of the symbols of the Tour of Portugal, the stage for some of the most memorable sporting battles in the history of the race and an essential part of the imagination of generations of riders and fans. It will be in this unique setting that the main details of the 2026 edition will be revealed, including the route, the participating teams, the organisational innovations and the projects that will mark this new stage of the Tour of Portugal. Because there are mountains that are part of history.And there are stories that deserve to begin on a mountain.

A Grandíssima: experience the Volta a Portugal from the inside The Volta a Portugal em Bicicleta will take on a new dimension in 2026 with the launch of A Grandíssima, the race’s official Granfondo, which will allow hundreds of amateur cyclists to experience, for one day, the thrill, atmosphere and mystique of the country’s biggest cycling competition. The first edition of A Grandíssima takes place on August 11, coinciding with the Volta a Portugal’s Rest Day, and will be centred at Europarque, in Santa Maria da Feira, which will also host all the teams and structures of the professional race during that day. With the start and finish in Santa Maria da Feira, participants will have the chance to ride some of the most beautiful roads in the Aveiro district, on a route designed to deliver a memorable experience, inspired by the spirit of the Volta a Portugal and open to all cycling enthusiasts. More than a race, A Grandíssima aims to be a true celebration of cycling, bringing fans closer to the reality experienced by professional riders. For one day, participants will be able to feel the Volta’s unique atmosphere, sharing the same stage that, in the hours that follow, will serve as the base for the country’s leading cycling competition. The choice of Santa Maria da Feira to host this debut is no coincidence. The municipality will be one of the major protagonists of the Volta a Portugal 2026, hosting the race’s Rest Day on August 11 and the start of Stage 6 the following day, becoming the heart of the race for two consecutive days. With the launch of A Grandíssima, the Volta a Portugal strengthens its connection with the cycling community, creating a new opportunity for everyone to be part of the race’s history and enjoy a truly unforgettable experience on two wheels. Registration and all route information will be announced soon.

Algarve returns to Volta a Portugal in 2026 The Algarve will once again be part of the Volta a Portugal cycling route in 2026, marking the return of Portugal’s premier cycling competition to the region after a two-year absence. The passage through the south of the country will take place on the third day of competition, August 7, in a stage that will finish in Albufeira, strengthening the historic connection between the “Grandíssima” and one of Portugal’s most iconic tourist destinations. The inclusion of the Algarve in the route of the 87th edition of Volta a Portugal is part of the race’s growth and territorial development strategy, which aims to continue traversing some of Portugal’s most iconic landscapes while simultaneously promoting the regions that host the competition. The finish in Albufeira takes on special significance in a particularly important year for the municipality, which holds the title of European City of Sport 2026. The return of Volta a Portugal therefore represents another moment of affirmation for Albufeira as a privileged venue for hosting major national and international sporting events. The Algarve has a strong tradition of connection to cycling and major cycling races, annually hosting the Volta ao Algarve, one of the most prestigious stage races on the international calendar. Now, it will also once again host Portugal’s premier cycling competition, reinforcing the region’s role in promoting the sport and projecting the country through sport. With nearly a century of history and approaching the celebration of its centenary in 2027, Volta a Portugal continues to establish itself as one of the country’s biggest sporting events. Over twelve days, the race will cross dozens of municipalities and bring the excitement of cycling to thousands of spectators on the roads and millions of people through television and digital platforms. The return to the Algarve represents another step in the new growth phase of Volta a Portugal, which focuses on modernization, internationalization, and territorial development, while keeping intact its connection to its roots and the Portuguese people’s passion for cycling.

“Volta a Portugal 2026: The Dates You Can Already Mark on Your Calendar”. The Volta a Portugal in Cycling returns to Portuguese roads from August 5 to 16, 2026, for its 87th edition, once again promising to bring together some of the finest national and international riders in one of the most iconic stage races on the European cycling calendar. Over twelve days of racing, riders will face a demanding route made up of a prologue, nine road stages and an individual time trial, totalling more than 1,422.5 kilometres and 23,280 metres of accumulated elevation gain. The rest day is scheduled for August 11, coinciding with the first edition of “A Grandíssima”, the official Volta a Portugal Granfondo. Without yet revealing the route details, the organisers confirm that the 2026 edition has been designed to strike a balance between spectacle, sporting challenge and showcasing the territory, with challenges for every type of rider. The mountain stages will once again play a decisive role in the fight for the Yellow Jersey, while the individual time trial and several medium-mountain days promise to keep the general classification wide open until the final days. Volta a Portugal 2026 will once again bring together some of the leading teams on the national scene, alongside several international squads, delivering a competitive and well-balanced peloton throughout the twelve days of racing. The diversity of teams and nationalities will help reinforce the race’s international character and raise the competitive level of a race that remains a benchmark on the Portuguese cycling calendar. The 2026 edition also takes on special significance as it comes ahead of the Volta a Portugal centenary, to be celebrated in 2027. In that context, the organisers are preparing a particularly ambitious edition, marked by the modernisation of the race, an enhanced fan experience, and a stronger national and international media profile. In the coming weeks, new details about the 87th Volta a Portugal will be announced, including the full route, the participating teams and the main highlights of an edition that promises to put cycling back at the heart of the Portuguese summer.