Artistic Skating World Cup

Pavilhão Multiusos de Paredes

30 May to 4 June

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This is the second semi-final of the Artistic World Cup, 2022.

This competition, which consists of several circuits divided by continents – a competitive format based on opens – includes two semi-finals in Europe (Italy and Portugal), a semi-final in Paraguay and, the final, will be in Germany.

The skaters will compete in the Freeskating, Pairs, Solo Dance and Couple Dance categories, from Cadet to Senior levels. The Show and Precision groups compete only in the final.

Events

Pavilhão Multiusos de Paredes

Skating Cup

Cadet Solo Dance Compulsory
Youth Solo Dance Compulsory
Cadet Short Program

Pavilhão Multiusos de Paredes

Skating Cup

Solo Dance Youth Free Dance
Solo Dance Cadet Free Dance
Youth Short Program
Cadet Long Program

Pavilhão Multiusos de Paredes

Skating Cup

Senior Pairs Short Program
Youth Long Program
Solo Dance Junior Style Dance
Solo Dance Senior Style Dance

Pavilhão Multiusos de Paredes

Skating Cup

Solo Dance Junior Free Dance
Cadet Pairs Short Program
Youth Pairs Short Program
Senior Pairs Long Program
Solo Dance Senior Free Dance

Pavilhão Multiusos de Paredes

Skating Cup

Cadet and Youth Couple Dance Compulsory
Junior Couple Dance Style Dance
Senior Couple Dance Style Dance
Cadet Pairs Long Program
Youth Pairs Long Program
Junior Short Program
Senior Short Program

Pavilhão Multiusos de Paredes

Skating Cup

Junior Long Program
Cadet Couple Dance Free Dance
Youth Couple Dance Free Dance
Junior Couple Dance Free Dance
Senior Couple Dance Free Dance
Senior Long Program

Artistic Skating is a competitive sport practised by thousands of athletes all over the world.

It is a demanding, complex, technical, and beautiful sport which combines strength and speed with poise, precision, and agility.

Figure Skating's versatility is reflected in the diversity of its athletes in which skaters of all ages actively participate in a sport full of challenges that inspire them to achieve individual goals, from a beginner level to a world championship.

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Tourism

Paredes is located in the northern region of Portugal, in the district of Oporto and is part of one of the most scenically interesting regions in Portugal, named Vale do Sousa. Having sports as a strong focus, the city has been especially active concerning Roller Skating, by hosting major events such as the Artistic Skating Cup of Europe or the Rick Hockey European Championships (Seniors, U-19, U-17).

Oporto

International Airport Francisco Sá Carneiro

Airport Code for Travel Agents: OPO
Distance to Venue: 37 km
Travel Time: 26 mins by car

Lisbon

International Airport Humberto Delgado

Airport Code for Travel Agents: LIS
Distance to Venue: 330 km
Travel Time: 3 hr by car

Land Borders

What to see?

Paredes is a picturesque rural area with vine-covered hills and farmhouses. The Romanesque Route crosses the region, where you can see monuments from the medieval period such as churches and ruins of a castle.

São Pedro do Mosteiro de Cete Church

It is distinguished by the quadrangular tower similar to a fortress. It is a national monument and a must see on the Romanesque Route of Vale do Sousa.

Paredes Culture House

Extravagant palace built in the 19th century. In 1997 it was transformed into a cultural centre with an auditorium, open-air amphitheatre, and temporary art exhibitions.

São Cristóvão de Louredo Church

The splendid carved and gilded woodwork is expressed in a decorative grammar of Eucharistic symbolism. In the lateral and collateral altarpieces, they maintain the same artistic language, with special emphasis on full-size statuary, whose features arouse devotional emotions.

Cascata Senhora do Salto

The Sousa river waters cut a gorge through the stone. These are some of the oldest rocks in the Iberian Peninsula.The Sousa river waters cut a gorge through the stone. These are some of the oldest rocks in the Iberian Peninsula.

Accommodation

Chalé Confort Hotel

Rua Central de Vandoma, nº 554
4585-766 Vandoma
+351 224 110 347 | +351 224 156 444
+351 937 971 346
reservas@chaleconforthotel.pt

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Paredes Hotel Apartamento

Rua Almeida Garrett, 73
4580-038 Paredes
+351 255 780 490
reservas@paredeshotel.com

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Paredes Design Hotel PH, Lda

Rua Central de Mouriz
4580-597 Mouriz
+351 255 781 521/2/3
geral@paredesdesignhotel.com

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Meu Hotel Porto Gandra

Rua Central de Gandra, nº 1460
4585-116 Gandra
+ 224 156 282 / +351 925 801 998
portogandra@meuhotel.pt

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Restaurants

Paredes have delicious delicacies to offer to all who come to visit. Oven roasts are traditional, especially the lamb roasted in a wood-fired oven accompanied with rice. Dry soup is a traditional desert from the northern region, made with bread, cinnamon, sugar, and mint.