CONTRASTS: the calm of Vale Da Ribeira and the passion of Autódromo do Algarve

While Vale da Ribeira is synonymous with peace and tranquillity, it’s also just a quick 15-minute drive to the new hi-octane motor-racing circuit and technology park of the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, to the north of the A22 motorway. Launched to coincide with the final round of the 2008 World Superbike Championship in November 2008, events scheduled for 2009 include a round of the 2008-09 A1 Grand Prix season, a Le Mans Series 1000km night race in August, the final round of the 2009 GP2 Series season and Formula 1 training sessions.

For investors and existing owners, this represents a first-rate opportunity to be associated with a high spending sport and equally high spending sponsors and visitors, who will be looking for prestige locations close by to rent during key events. You get the best of both worlds – the seclusion and quiet of your home in the Algarve, and the thrill and excitement of a new world-class venue out of earshot but just a short drive away.

For more information on the circuit, go to www.autodromodoalgarve.com.