Municipal Sports Complex "City of Almada"

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Setúbal > Almada > Almada > Quinta do Americano

Location

The Municipal Sports Complex “Cidade de Almada” is located in the Quinta do Americano area, an urban area of Almada. This location integrates the complex into the city's daily life, contributing to the dynamism of the local community. Its presence in the urban fabric highlights the importance of sports practice for residents and visitors of Almada.

A Sporting Legacy

Inaugurated in 1992 with its central hall, the Municipal Sports Complex represented a pioneering and large-scale investment in Almada's network of sports infrastructures. Over the years, it expanded, including the inauguration of the swimming pools in 1996 and the tennis courts in 1997. Since its inception, this facility has been recognized as a benchmark space, promoting both sport for all and high-performance competition in the municipality and at a national level.

Venue for Major Sporting Events

This complex stands out for having hosted a wide range of significant competitions, consolidating its reputation in the sporting landscape. It was the venue for Portuguese Cup finals in modalities such as volleyball and handball, as well as European championships in judo and handball. The Municipal Sports Complex “Cidade de Almada” also witnessed important matches of the Volleyball World League, including the historic triumph of Portugal over Brazil in 2005, a moment that marked national sports. Its capacity to host large-scale events attests to the quality and versatility of its facilities.

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