Manique de Cima Sports and Recreation Group

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Community Centre

District: Lisboa > Sintra > Manique de Cima > Santa Maria e São Miguel, São Martinho e São Pedro de Penaferrim

Location

The Grupo Desportivo e Recreativo de Manique de Cima is located in the locality of Manique de Cima, an area integrated within the Union of Parishes of Santa Maria and São Miguel, São Martinho and São Pedro de Penaferrim, in the municipality of Sintra. This region of Portugal is widely recognized for its natural beauty and its vast cultural heritage, and Manique de Cima fits into this environment, offering a perspective of local life in the wider area of the Sintra municipality.

Roots and Community Vocation

Founded in 1978, the Grupo Desportivo e Recreativo de Manique de Cima was born with the firm purpose of promoting sports and recreational activities for the inhabitants of the locality. Its establishment reflects the desire to create a space for conviviality, leisure, and development, open to various generations, from the youngest to seniors. The association is affiliated with the Lisbon Football Association (AFL), indicating football as one of its central sports and with a long history at the club.

The Pulse of the Community

Beyond its regular activities, the Grupo Desportivo e Recreativo de Manique de Cima demonstrates an actively participatory role in community life. Its civic involvement is evident in events such as the commemorations of the 25th of April, which are held annually in emblematic locations in Sintra. The club also hosts the “Grande Prémio do GDR Manique de Cima,” a race that integrates the prestigious “Troféu Sintra a Correr,” showing its notable contribution to the municipality's sports calendar and to the promotion of physical exercise and well-being in the region.

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