If there’s a place where the magic of Rally Raid truly happens after each stage, it’s at the bivouac. A real travelling city that follows the caravan, where fans can experience the thrill of the bp Ultimate Rally Raid Portugal up close.
In the bivouacs, set up in Grândola, Badajoz and Lisbon, you’ll find the world’s best drivers, fresh from the Dakar and the Rally Raid World Championship. This is where the mighty machines return after hundreds of kilometers, marked by dust and the toughness of the terrain, and where the mechanics step in to prepare them for the next day.
And the best part? You can experience it all up close!
- Watch the daily medal ceremonies in a unique atmosphere.
- Meet the drivers, take photos and even ask for autographs.
- Feel the adrenaline as the vehicles return to camp and are stripped down and fine-tuned by the teams — a true behind-the-scenes spectacle.
The bivouac is private and reserved for teams and organizers, but it opens its doors to the public at specific times, becoming a meeting point between fans and the stars of the rally.
Bivouac schedule:
Grândola – Parque de Feiras e Exposições
September 21 (Sunday): 19:00 – 22:00
September 22 (Monday): 19:00 – 22:00
September 23 (Tuesday): closed
September 24 (Wednesday): 19:00 – 22:00
Badajoz – IFEBA Fairgrounds (Spanish time)
September 25 (Thursday): 19:00 – 23:00
September 26 (Friday): 18:00 – 23:00
Lisbon – Doca de Pedrouços, Belém
September 27 (Saturday): 18:00 – 23:00
September 28 (Sunday): closed
If you love speed, adventure, and want to be close to the biggest stars of world cross-country racing, don’t miss the chance to visit the bivouacs of the bp Ultimate Rally Raid Portugal. This is where the rally is lived in its closest, most intense, and unforgettable way.