Why choose us?

We are renowned for providing top European football clubs with the very best destinations for training camps. This means top quality football pitches, a selection of hotels who understand the needs of travelling football clubs, and the full support of a Tour Manager, allowing you to keep your focus on the team... read more >

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Ria Park Professional Football Training Centre in Portugal

Ria Park Hotels – Vale do Lobo

Set amidst almost 2000 acres of gentle hills and pine forests and with fantastic views over the Atlantic you will find Vale do Lobo and the Ria Park Hotels. The 5 star Ria Park Resort & Spa and the 4 star Ria Park Garden hotel has their own private grass football field which is located within walking distance from both hotels.

Facilities include:

  • Exclusive use of the FIFA sized grass football pitch
  • Daily use of Gymnasium, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi
  • Meeting room
  • Massage and kit room provided
  • Laundry Service
  • Distance to Faro Airport: 20 Km
  • Golf facilities: 6 courses in Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago
  • Conference facilities in the hotel
  • Private dining room
  • 2 tennis courts
  • Indoor heated swimming pool

The teams that have trained here include: Colchester United, Queens Park Rangers FC, Everton Fc, Celtic Football Club, AFC Ajax, Fortuna Dusseldorf, FC Koln, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, VFB Stuttgart, Cordoba CF

Ian Holloway - Blackpool "Great trip, nice hotel and fantastic weather!, thanks"

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We not only offer you the best training fields, and facilities, we also organise matches and any corporate requirements you may have enabling your club to make the most of your trip.

  • Top Quality Training Fields
  • 1st class hotels
  • Full support of a Tour Manager
  • Expert local Knowledge
  • Corporate Activities
  • Transportation in Luxury coaches
  • Complete organising of the trip
  • Golf tee times
  • Organized friendly matches
  • End of Season breaks
  • Other European destinations

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