The best showjumping riders for Estoril

With the Global Champions Tour since the beginning, Estoril hosts the 6th series of the GCT at the Manuel Possolo Hipodromme in the city centre of Cascais which provides hores and riders with an excellent show jumping location as witnessed by Leopeold van Asten winner of the Grand prix last year.

The GCT – Portugal’s Show Jumping Grand Prix – Portugal’s most reputable show – has 30 of the 35 best ranked riders in the world, including Olympic, world and European champions. The highlights will be the presence of Jos Lasink, world champion; Kevin Staut, European champion; Pius Scwives, current nº 1 on the World Ranking and Marcus Ehning, 3 times World Champion.

Known worldwide as host of supreme sports events in tennis, golf, sailing, surf and motorsports, Estoril from 1 to 3 July is the world capital of show jumping. Enjoying a pleasant climate all the year round, the Region offers a surprising variety of landscapes and attractions. Just two steps from the capital Lisbon and its international airport, one could say that this whole area is a mosaic made up of natural and human microclimates, an ideal destination for tourism. There is a wide assortment of hotels, restaurants, bars and different attractions to choose from, of which the Estoril Casino and the Cascais Marina are amongst the most outstanding.

There are remarkable palaces, convents, museums, national parks, cultural and leisure centre’s to visit. The Region offers a perfect combination for rest, sport and the opportunity for business meetings at the Congress Centre, one of the best in Europe.

For the 5th consecutive year riders, families, friends, teams and officials, participating in the GCT, are most welcome at the Portuguese Riviera.