Orienteering Portugal

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 2025:

Aguiar da Beira “O” Meeting 2025 – 21-23 February 2025

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.

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 53€ 38.50€ 35.50€ 12.50€
Panifex - Aguiar da Beira 47€ 41.50€ 37€ 15€
Residencial Caldeirinha 47€ 41.50€ 35.50€ 12.50€
Hotel Rural Quinta de Santo Estêvão 71€ 47.50€ 43.50€ 17.50€ HB / 32€ FB
Hotel Convento Nossa Senhora do Carmo 71€ 47.50€ 43.50€ 17.50€ HB / 32€ FB
Palace Hotel & SPA Termas de São Miguel 70€ 46.50€ 43€ 16€ HB / 29.50€ FB
Casas de Sequeiros
(self catering)		 - 33.50€ - -
Casas de Campo da Barroca
(self catering) 		57€ 36€ 33.50€ -

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 7€ - 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 “O” MEETING 2025 – 21T-23 FEBRUARY 2025

Welcome to ABOM 2025

If you love Orienteering, reserve the end of February 2025 and come to Aguiar da Beira – Portugal.

Train and compete on terrains and maps similar to those that will be used in WOC 2025.

At this time of year, there is practically no snow, the sun shines almost every day and temperatures are mild, typical of the Mediterranean climate.

Programme

Friday
21st February		 10h00 to 18h00 Event office opens ABOM 2025 Arena
All Day Model Event Quinta da Estrada
14h00 Prologue Quinta das Lameiras
19h00 (expected) Hard floor opens Aguiar da Beira Sports Hall
Saturday
22nd February		 8h30 to 17h00 Event office ABOM 2025 Arena
10h00 Long distance WRE Quinta das Lameiras
10h15 to 11h30 Open & Kids classes start window Quinta das Lameiras
15h30 (expected) Prize giving ceremony for Long WRE ABOM 2025 Arena
16h30 (expected) Finish closes ABOM 2025 Arena
15h-16h PreO ABOM 2025 Arena
17h00 (expected) Prize giving ceremony for PreO ABOM 2025 Arena
Sunday
23rd February		 9h00 to 14h00 Event office opens ABOM 2025 Arena
10h00 Middle distance WRE Quinta das Lameiras
10h15 to 11h30 Open & Kids classes start window Quinta das Lameiras
13h30 (expected) Prize Giving Ceremony ABOM 2025 Arena
14h30 (expected) Finish closes ABOM 2025 Arena
15h00 Hard floor closes Aguiar da Beira Sports Hall

Note: you can add trainings from our standard package to complete your stay.

 

Competition Information

Model Event

Model event date – Friday 21st February (All Day)

Model Event Map Information

  • Map – Aguiar da Beira Norte (Quinta da Estrada)
  • Mapping
    • Janne Weckman & Timo Joensuu (November 2016)
    • Rafael Miguel (update and revision in December 2024)
  • Contour interval – 5 meters

 

 

 

Terrain

  • The forest is predominantly covered with pine trees (Pinus pinaster). In some areas, you can find deciduous trees, such as chestnut (Castanea sativa) and oak (Quercus). The terrain features moderate to steep climbs, and large areas of bare rock are present. Many rock formations, including boulders and cliffs, are found throughout. Please note that bare rock in February may be slippery, especially in wet conditions. Athletes are advised to take this into account when selecting footwear. Some undergrowth and dense vegetation can frequently be encountered, particularly in the deeper valleys. Darker vegetation is typically impassable, consisting mainly of blackberry bushes (Rubus fruticosus). Genista (Genista cinerascens) is also very common in the region. Runnability varies greatly, ranging from very easy to very difficult

Course

  • The model event will be an all-controls map, with no specific order defined by the organisers.

Parking

  • There will be parking available at the start of the model event. Please follow the organisers’ instructions.

Competition Stages

Prologue – Friday 21st February
WRE Long distance – Saturday 22nd February
WRE Middle distance – Sunday 23rd February

Competition Map Information

  • Map – Quinta das Lameiras
  • Mapping
    • Janne Weckman & Timo Joensuu (September 2019 and November 2021)
    • Rafael Miguel (update and revision in December 2024)
  • Contour interval – 5 meters

 

Terrain

  • The forest is predominantly covered with pine trees (Pinus pinaster). In some areas, you can find deciduous trees, such as chestnut (Castanea sativa) and oak (Quercus). The terrain features moderate to steep climbs, and large areas of bare rock are present. Many rock formations, including boulders and cliffs, are found throughout. Please note that bare rock in February may be slippery, especially in wet conditions. Athletes are advised to take this into account when selecting footwear. Some undergrowth and dense vegetation can frequently be encountered, particularly in the deeper valleys. Darker vegetation is typically impassable, consisting mainly of blackberry bushes (Rubus fruticosus). Genista (Genista cinerascens) is also very common in the region. Runnability varies greatly, ranging from very easy to very difficult

 

Courses

  • Prologue (Quinta das Lameiras) Course Setting – Bruno Nazário & Rafael Miguel
  • Long distance WRE (Quinta das Lameiras) – Course Setting – Diogo Miguel & Rafael Miguel
  • Middle distance WRE (Quinta das Lameiras) – Course Setting – Bruno Nazário & Rafael Miguel

 

Technical Info

  • Course length and other technical information are available on the  Available Classes webpage.
  • Currently, the information is provisional and will be updated in the weeks leading up to the event.

 

Parking

  • Use the official parking for the ABOM 2025 Arena. Please respect the embargoed areas and follow the organisers’ instructions.