Road closures announced for Afro Nation festival in Portimão

Drivers in Portimão are being advised to plan ahead this weekend, as extensive road closures and traffic restrictions will be introduced around Praia da Rocha during the Afro Nation Portugal festival.

The measures, announced by the PSP police force, are designed to ensure the safety of festivalgoers and other road users during the three-day event, it says.

Roads closed to traffic

The following roads will be completely closed during the designated times:

Rua do Miradouro

Rua do Sol

Rua dos Oceanos

Rua Dom Martinho Castelo Branco

Rua Vista Mar (southbound to northbound direction)

Estrada da Rocha (from the roundabout towards Praia da Rocha)

Restricted access

Traffic on Avenida Rio Arade will be restricted, with access limited to:

accredited festival vehicles;

suppliers;

guests staying at Hotel da Marina.

Closure times

The restrictions will be in force during the following periods:

Friday, July 3: 8pm to midnight

Saturday, July 4: Midnight to 4am, and 8pm to midnight

Sunday, July 5: Midnight to 4am, and 8pm to midnight

Monday, July 6: Midnight to 4am

The PSP has thanked the public for its cooperation and urged motorists to follow traffic management measures and police instructions throughout the festival.

Afro Nation Portugal returns to Praia da Rocha from July 3 to 5, bringing thousands of music fans to Portimão for what is billed as the world’s largest Afrobeats festival.

Michael Bruxo

Journalist for the Portugal Resident.