By Pedro Calado, co-driver

"Start of the rally on Saturday. It is a very particular and difficult stage. Initial area with climbs and very narrow and winding areas, passing through areas of many houses, difficult to recognise by the number of cars and people at the door. A stage that requires a lot of driving and attention. Winding, alternating in the final part, after Eira das Moças and, until the end with fast areas. Requires recognition and thorough knowledge of the section. Good surface and the weather is usually good. Ideal for a good start on Saturday. It always attracts a lot of public, especially in the area of Parque Empresarial and the finish at Cabo Girão."