ENTITY: Loulé/Faro Municipal Association – Emp. Intermunicipal Loulé/Faro
SEATING CAPACITY: 30,000 seats
ARCHITECT: Damon Lavelle
MATCHES: Two group matches, and one quater-final
Reference stadium
Architectural project of emblematic reference, located in the frontier zone (S. Joăo da Venda) between the municipalities of Faro and Loulé, integrated within the so-called “Cities Park”.
The Algarve stadium - official name Estádio Algarve - represents the common effort of the cities of Faro and Loulé for the construction of a sports facility in Portugal's most popular tourism region.
Long-term use
The stadium will be capable of seating 30,000 spectators and has been designed to have a flexible long-term use following the championships, as areas near the front of the stands at the north and south ends will be used as part of an athletics track to be built adjacent to the pitch.
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Heroes of the sea, noble race,
Valiant and immortal nation,
Now is the hour to raise up on high once more
Portugal's splendour.
From out of the mists of memory,
Oh Homeland, we hear the voices
Of your great forefathers
That shall lead you on to victory!
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