UCI Mountain Bike Continental Series – XCO Vila de Melgaço
Melgaço prepares to host some big names in XCO at the UCI Continental Series round Melgaço once again establishes itself as a key venue on the international mountain biking scene by hosting, from 28 February to 1 March, a new round of the UCI Mountain Bike Continental Series – XCO Vila de Melgaço. This highly […]
Gonzalo Inguanzo and Lucia González triumph in Melgaço in the 1st Portuguese Cyclocross Cup 2025 – UCI C1
Melgaço once again established itself as a premier destination for outdoor sports, hosting the 1st Portuguese Cyclocross Cup 2025 – UCI C1 on October 18, 2025, as part of the 9th Melgaço Cyclocross. The organization was led by Melsport – Melgaço, Desporto e Lazer E.M., with the support of the Portuguese Cycling Federation (FPC) and […]
MELGAÇO HOSTS STAGE OF THE UCI CONTINENTAL SERIES XCO FROM FEBRUARY 28 TO MARCH 1
Melgaço once again asserts itself as a destination of excellence for mountain biking by hosting, between February 28 and March 1, 2026, a stage of the UCI Mountain Bike Continental Series – XCO Vila de Melgaço. A new dimension for international cycling The UCI Continental Series (CS) was created to offer athletes who do not […]
Melgaço hosts the 1st Portuguese Cyclo-Cross Cup 2025 – UCI C1 on October 18th
Melgaço once again asserts itself as a premier destination for outdoor sports, hosting the 1st Portuguese Cyclocross Cup – UCI C1, part of the 9th Melgaço Cyclocross on October 18, 2025. The organization is led by Melsport – Melgaço, Desporto e Lazer E.M., with the support of the Melgaço City Council, the Portuguese Cycling Federation […]
European Mountain Bike Championship 2025 in Melgaço confirms success and projects the region into Europe
The 2025 European Mountain Bike Championships took place from July 23rd to 27th at the Melgaço Training Center, and concluded with numbers that reflect the scale and impact of the event. For five days, the town welcomed 32 nations, 323 athletes, and more than 275 staff members, recording an estimated 4,300 overnight stays in the […]
MTB European Championship – XCO Melgaço 2025
Day 1 Four of the five Portuguese riders who competed on Day 1 of the XCC qualifiers at the European Mountain Bike Championships secured their place in Thursday’s finals. Roberto Ferreira was the only one to compete in the elite qualifiers, successfully achieving his goal of reaching the final. After becoming national champion, he finished […]
Press Clipping | European Mountain Bike Championship 2025
Melgaço will host the European MTB Championships, in the XCO, XCR, and XCC categories, from July 23rd to 27th. Some of the world’s best athletes will make Melgaço their new home. This is an incredible opportunity to see the European champions up close, as well as support the Portuguese National Team, and the national and […]
Elite athletes confirmed for the European MTB Championships
Melgaço will host the European MTB Championships, in the XCO, XCR, and XCC categories, from July 23rd to 27th. Some of the world’s best athletes will make Melgaço their new home, and this is an incredible opportunity to see the European champions up close and support the Portuguese National Team. Here are some of […]
João Cruz and Beatriz Guerra interning in Melgaço
João Cruz and Beatriz Guerra, athletes from the National U-23 Mountain Bike Team, are completing their training camp at our Center, intensely preparing for the European XCO Championships, which will take place in July in Melgaço. The training takes place on the permanent track at the Melgaço Training Center, a venue offering challenging trails, steep […]
In July, Europe pedals towards Melgaço for 5 days of pure emotion
Melgaço receives the EUROPEAN MTB CHAMPIONSHIP, nas modalidades XCO-XCR-XCC, between 23 and 27 of Julho. Some of the world’s greatest athletes will make Melgaço their new home, and this is a great opportunity to witness the European Champions, as well as supporting the Portugal Team. The recently renewed track has been tested by the nacional […]
Melgaço, a greener and more sustainable nature destination
Together, we are building a greener and more sustainable Melgaço! Together we are a destination committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through more effective waste management and energy transition.😍 ➡️Melgaço is a carbon-negative territory. ➡️Melgaço absorbs approximately 7 times more CO2 than it produces. Remember that Melgaço has the silver seal (level 3) from EarthCheck [
Melgaço-Biodiversity and Natural Values
Did you know that Melgaço is the northernmost municipality in Portugal? And it’s much more than geography—it’s nature and biodiversity in it’s purest form! Click here to watch Miguel Arieira’s documentary👉 https://lugardoreal.com/video/melgaco-biodiversidade-e-valores-naturaishttps://lugardoreal.com/video/melgaco-biodiversidade-e-valores-naturais