This time of year Vilamoura is the destination chosen by most horse riders of Europe. The capacity of the competition, for the first 4 weeks, is complete.
The numerous requests that continue to arrive from all over the world, are only available for the last 2 weeks of the event.
During the Atlantic Tour 2017, between 14 February and 2 April, a total of 6 weeks, Vilamoura lives ' high season ' in the middle of winter.
The international prestige achieved by this contest is evidenced by the rankings released by the International Federation of Equestrian Sports (FEI): In 2016, Vilamoura was the 3rd place in Europe with greater participation of sets in competitions.
In 2017 are expected more than 1000 horses and 300 horse riders, representing 30 nationalities. As a factor of attraction, the prize-money grew to 840,000 euros, 24 competitions scores to the Longines Ranking of FEI and qualifying 2 for the Championships of Europe 2017 and 2018 FIFA World Cup.
For a month, 15000 people turn Vilamoura in an authentic “Equestrian City”.
The 5 star hotels and restaurants will be strongly benefit from increased population, curious to know the conditions that Vilamoura has to offer.
With the increase of participants, the organizer of the event (Centro Hípico de Vilamoura, chaired by António Moura), estimates that the economic impact in the region reach the 25 million euros.
With constant improvements, Equestrian City of Vilamoura impresses with size and quality, with a covered area of 13,000 m2, 5 horse tracks, 960 stables, clinic and SPA for horses, massage room, hairdresser (with manicure and pedicure), 2 restaurants, 2 bars and various shops.
The main sponsores of international Vilamoura Atlantic Tour 2017 are: Turismo de Portugal/Algarve, Câmara Municipal de Loulé, Caixa de Crédito Agrícola, Vilamoura World, Microprocessador (sistemas digitais) and Pine Cliffs.
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