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EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup: event in Madeira

EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup takes place 15 October 2026 to 18 October 2026 at Porto Santo, Madeira.

One of Europe's leading beach handball competitions, in Porto Santo from 15 to 18 October 2026, with 16 men's and 16 women's teams, including several from Portugal.

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Next dates
2026-10-15 → 2026-10-18
Recurring
one-off
Location
Porto Santo

About EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup

EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup anchors Porto Santo's October calendar. It's the sort of event locals put in the diary in January and adjust the rest of the month around: worth planning your trip around if the dates align.

EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup is a standalone edition, it may not return, so treat the announced dates as the only chance. Book flights and accommodation as soon as the programme lands, and don't assume a second year.

What to know before you go

  • Stay near Porto Santo if you can, the closest guesthouses go first, and driving in on the day means slow traffic and scarce parking.
  • Buses to Porto Santo add extra runs around the event, and taxis are easier to find than parking. If you drive, park on the edge and walk the last stretch.
  • The core atmosphere costs nothing; the extras (premium viewpoints, ticketed shows, sit-down dinners) are where budgets add up. Decide early which of those you want.
  • Dress for the October weather in Porto Santo: layers work better than a single warm or waterproof piece, especially after dark.

Best time to visit

October is the anchor. The opening evening tends to be quieter than the closing weekend, so pick your night based on whether you want atmosphere or spectacle.

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Frequently asked

When is EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup?

The next confirmed dates for EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup are 2026-10-15 to 2026-10-18. The event is a one-off.

How do I get to EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup and where should I stay?

Ticketed elements (concerts, guided tours, special dinners) release in waves. The free programme in the streets and squares runs alongside and needs no booking.

What's the best day or time to experience EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup?

The middle days of the festival are usually the strongest, the programme has bedded in and the crowds haven't peaked. Weekend evenings are the busiest.

What are the local traditions behind EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup?

Look for the smaller venues, the Casa da Cultura, the parish library, the church cloister. This is where the programme's most local content ends up, and where you'll meet the artists and organisers themselves.

Other Madeira festivals & events

What else is on around the same time of year as EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup, with dates for the next edition.

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