2026 ERC Rally Five Cities North of Portugal

Round 7 of the 2026 FIA European Rally Championship held around Fafe, with parc fermé, service park and central activities at Praça das Comunidades. The event runs 23–25 October 2026 and is organised by Demoporto – Clube Desportos Motorizados Do Porto.

Expect gravel stages in the hilly northern Portuguese countryside, spectator zones near iconic jump sections, and central rally infrastructure in Fafe.

Experience a classic ERC gravel rally weekend in northern Portugal with close-up stage viewing, paddock access at the Praça das Comunidades service park, and a compact itinerary ideal for a short motorsport trip.

What makes it worth the trip:

• Strong ERC field: international crews and championship contenders on mixed gravel stages.
• Iconic Portuguese stages near Fafe with spectator-friendly jumps and viewing points.
• Compact service park and event hub in Praça das Comunidades makes logistics simple.

Best way to experience it:

Arrive into Porto and base yourself in Fafe or nearby towns; use the rally itinerary to plan which stages to attend each day. Combine morning and afternoon stage visits with scheduled returns to the service park for car servicing and tougher evening atmosphere.

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