WELCOME TO AGUIAR DA BEIRA
the orienteering paradise in Portugal
GENERAL INFORMATION
Ever since the Mediterranean Championships in Orienteering was held in Aguiar da Beira, back in 2014, the sport of Orienteering has been gradually implemented in the county. The natural qualities of the forests surrounding Aguiar da Beira, allow the organization of top-quality Orienteering competitions and training camps, recognized internationally by the awards of 4th and a 3rd best course of the year (by WorlfofO.com) in 2014 and 2017.
All these qualities were recognized by the Portuguese and the International Orienteering Federations, allowing Aguiar da Beira to be the host of the 2022 Junior World Orienteering Championships.
This area is the true orienteering paradise! Many square kms of extremely technical forest terrains and lot’s sprint maps with intricate orienteering. All very close to the accommodation’s places.
The best is that this camp is possible to combine with our sand-dunes training camp – only 1h30 of driving between the camps.
Events nearby in 2024:
Aguiar da Beira Winter “O” Week – 19 to 25 February 2024
Portugal “O” Meeting 2024 – 9 to 13 February 2024
BOOKING & AVAILABILITY
The camp in Aguiar da Beira is available all year long. Due to that reason, our training list is constantly updated allowing you to visit Aguiar da Beira several times and always get new courses and updated maps.
As a base we offer you full packages with accommodation and training maps as base. You can also add food and car rental.
Why do we do this? Simply because we can then guarantee you stay on a quality accommodation, close to the training areas. This will only make your training camp better! As a bonus, all groups/athletes that book standard packages with us will have free access to Aguiar da Beira swimming pool, gym or track and field.
Just want to have training maps? No problem, contact us and we can also help you with that.
To proceed with your reservation just start by filling our booking form below. If you still are on a preliminary stage of your travel plans, feel free to send us your questions via email or WhatsApp.
Please do your booking as soon as possible. Since accommodations are limited, booking in advance will guarantee you best possible accommodation places.
Booking only training maps: - please do it at least 5 days before arrival. Our maps are professionally printed on waterproof paper (top quality) so we need time to guarantee that we have printed maps for you.
After we receive your booking enquire, we will send you a full quotation of your travel based on your travel details. We always work hard to make your travel as easy and cheap as possible.
MAPS, TERRAINS & TRAININGS
MAPS
- Wide choice of training maps available in the Aguiar da Beira Area – 62,5km2 of high quality and updated training maps, totalling 18 forest maps
- Nice maps with lots of rocky formation maps and intricate relief details.
- Several sprint maps available - 11km2 of updated training maps, totalling 9 sprint maps
- High quality training sessions - from typical session (sprint, middle, long type) to special technique sessions.
NOTE: all areas used for trainings are up to date. Our team member Rafael Miguel is in charge of updating all training maps before each season.
| Map | Name | Year | Map Makers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Aguiar da Beira Norte | Area: 20,6km2 | ||
 | 1.1 Gradiz | 2014 | Janne Weckman Raquel Costa |
 | 1.2 Fumadinha | 2015 | Janne Weckman Timo Joensu |
 | 1.3 Quinta da Estrada | 2016 | Janne Weckman Timo Joensu |
 | 1.4 Pinheiro | 2018 | Janne Weckman Timo Joensu |
 | 1.5 Barragem Carvalhal do Eiro | 2021 | Rafael Miguel |
| 2.0 Quinta das Lameiras | total area: 13,8km2 | ||
 | 2.1Pinheiro Sul | 2019 (2022) | Timo Joensu Rafael Miguel |
 | 2.2 Quinta dos Cepos | 2019 (2022) | Janne Weckman Rafael Miguel |
 | 2.3 Termas Park | 2021 | Janne Weckman Rafael Miguel |
 | 2.4 Quinta dos Matos | 2021 | Tiago Aires |
 | 2.5 Quinta dos Matos | 2021 | Rafael Miguel |
 | 2.6 Sr Caminhos Este | 2021 | Janne Weckman Timo Joensu |
| 3.0 Sequeiros | total area: 2,5km2 | ||
 | Sequeiros | 2020 | Rafael Miguel |
| 4.0 Carapito & Eirado | total area: 7,7km2 | ||
 | Sr. Castelinho | 2021 | Janne Weckman Timo Joensu Rafael Miguel |
 | Carapito & Eirado | 2021 | Janne Weckman Timo Joensu Rafael Miguel |
| 5.0 Cortiçada | total area: 1,1km2 | ||
 | Cortiçada | 2018 | Rafael Miguel |
| 6.0 Moreira - Pena Verde | total area: 2,7km2 | ||
 | Moreira - Pena Verde | 2020 | Rafael Miguel |
| 7.0 São Matias - Ferreira de Aves | total area: 5,3km2 | ||
 | São Matias - Ferreira de Aves | 2014 | Raquel Costa Mario Rodriguez |
| 8.0 Vila da Ponte | total area: 2,7km2 | ||
 | Vila da Ponte | 2021 | Rafael Miguel Tiago Aires |
| 9.0 Serra do Sirigo | total area: 0,5km2 | ||
 | Serra do Sirigo | 2022 | Rafael Miguel |
| 10.0 Penela da Beira | total area: 2,4km2 | ||
 | Penela da Beira | 2020 | Rafael Miguel Tiago Aires |
| 11.0 Forno Telheiro | total area: 2,9km2 | ||
 | Forno Telheiro | 2019 | Mario Rodriguez |
| Map | Name | Year | Map Makers |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Aguiar da Beira Urbano | Area: 0,7km2 | ||
 | Aguiar da Beira Urbano | 2014-2021 | Rafael Miguel |
| B. Carapito Urbano | Area: 1,1km2 | ||
 | Carapito | 2017-2022 | Rafael Miguel |
| C. Dornelas | Area: 0,5km2 | ||
 | Dornelas | 2017-2022 | Rafael Miguel |
| D. Beselga | Area: 0,35km2 | ||
 | Beselga | 2021 | Rafael Miguel |
| E. Penedono urbano | Area: 0,7km2 | ||
 | Penedono | 2014-2021 | Rafael Miguel Raquel Costa Tiago Aires |
| F. Celorico da Beira Urbano | Area: 0,6km2 | ||
 | Celorico da Beira | 2020 | Mario Rodriguez |
| G. Linhares da Beira | Area: 0,32km2 | ||
 | Linhares da Beira | 2019 | Rafael Miguel |
| H. Viseu | Area: 6,8km2 | ||
 | Viseu | 2012-2019 | Raquel Costa Tiago Leal Rafael Miguel |
| I. Penela da Beira | Area: 0,4km2 | ||
 | Penela da Beira | 2020 | Rafael Miguel |
TRAINING LIST
Our team is very experienced and takes pride in the quality of the training we prepare. That is why our training list is very dynamic. New trainings are always being made; old trainings being discontinued.
To check our current training list, click here:
LOCATIONS
ACCOMMODATIONS & PRICES
We have partner agreements with several accommodations in and around Aguiar da Beira – all within 10min drive from most of the training maps. In all accommodations we can guarantee quality arrangements for your camp.
On the Hotel style accommodations, the standard package includes accommodation, breakfast, and training maps. Half-board or full-board supplements are available.
On Self catering accommodations, the standard package includes accommodation and training maps. On some, breakfast can be included. On all self-catering options there will be a full equipped kitchen for guests to use.
Click on the name of each accommodation to see more information.
| Accommodation & Training Maps | Half Board | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| in single room (per person/per day) |
in double room (per person/per day) |
in triple room (per person/per day) |
price per meal | |
| Hotel Termas Park | 43,50€ | 35€ | 32,50€ | 11,50€ |
| Panifex - Aguiar da Beira | 41€ | 38€ | 34,50€ | 13€ |
| Hotel Rural Quinta de Santo Estêvão | 64,50€ | 41€ | 39€ | 13€ |
| Hotel Convento Nossa Senhora do Carmo | 64,50€ | 41€ | 39€ | 13€ |
| Casas de Sequeiros (self catering) |
- | 33€ | - | - |
| Casas de Campo da Barroca (self catering) |
56,50€ | 35,50€ | 33€ | - |
INCLUDES:
- Accommodation & training maps package includes accommodation, breakfast and 2 training maps per day.
- On self-catering accommodations price does not include breakfast. It can be included as an extra.
- Prices will be adjusted according to booking details.
- If you just want to buy training maps, each map costs 6€ - maps are professionally printed on waterproof paper, with tapes on the terrain.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Travel insurance;
- Personal accidents insurance;
- All extras not included on the price.
CAR RENTAL & BUS
We can take care of your car rental need or even rent you a bus with driver during your full stay (ideal for big groups).
We have agreement with 2 car rental companies. On both cases the cars are picked and dropped directly at the airport station.
Prices?
The car rental prices are dependable of a lot of factors. If you want quotation for your car rental needs, please proceed with your booking. We will send you a quotation free of charge.
Start your reservation now. We will be happy to fullfill your needs
ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY TRAINING
During your camp you can use, for FREE, the facilities from the Municipality of Aguiar da Beira. This means you have free access to Gym and Swimming Pool and track and field.
HEALTH AND HAZARD
No dangerous animals are found in Aguiar da Beira forests.
Sometimes it might be possible to find some ticks during spring and summer, but generally it does not represent any risk. However, it is still possible to get “tick fever” after getting bitten by an infected tick – extremely rare.
During the end of the winter and beginning of the spring it is very common to find “Thaumetophoea pityocampa” (in Portugal called “Pine tree worm”). Those are not dangerous to most people, but it’s common to find people who are allergic to this worm. There are years where this worm almost doesn’t exist and some others where you can find them everywhere.
SMALL HOSPITAL DETAILS
If you have some problems during your stay, Aguiar da Beira has a small hospital where you can take care of small injuries or be seen by a doctor. For serious injuries you should go to Viseu Hospital.
For groups visiting us, we recommend all athlete to bring their European Insurance Card - https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=559
Location: 40.81008, -7.54737
Phone number: +351 232 689 090
AGUIAR DA BEIRA WINTER “O” WEEK – 19TH TO 25TH FEBRUARY 2024
Enjoy high quality terrain, maps and courses during week 8 of 2024. Come to Aguiar da Beira Winter “O” Week from 19th to 25th of February.
During these 7 days we will offer you 5 SPORTident sessions and you can fulfil your week with trainings from our package. The SPORTident sessions will be organized in partnership with the local Clube Oriented Aguiar.
We have as official partners the Aguiar da Beira Municipality and the Clubs Ori-Estarreja, COV-Natura and Oriented Aguiar.
Preliminary Programme
19th February (Monday)
- Arrival
- Trainings from O-Portugal package
20th February (Tuesday)
- Morning: SPORTident training 1 – Long distance (4km, 8km or 11km)
- Trainings from O-Portugal package
21st February (Wednesday)
- Trainings from O-Portugal package
22nd February (Thursday)
- Morning: SPORTident training 2 – Middle distance (4km or 6km)
- Trainings from O-Portugal package
23rd February (Friday)
- Trainings from O-Portugal package
- Night: SPORTident training 3 – Night Diamond (mass start) (7km)
24th February (Saturday)
- Morning: SPORTident training 4 – Sprint Relay (3km or 3,5km)
- Trainings from O-Portugal package
25th February (Sunday)
- Morning: SPORTident training 5 – Middle distance (4km or 6km)
- Trainings from O-Portugal package
