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THE PREMIER LOCATION FOR FOOTBALL TRAINING CAMPS
A FIRST FOR FOOTBALLERS
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Welcome to Vale do Lobo
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A first for footballers at Vale do Lobo 3
About Vale do Lobo resort 4
Vale do Lobo Facts & Figures 5
Vale do Lobo Site map 8
A dedicated service for footballers 10
Tailored programmes for every training need 14 Unrivalled accommodation 18
A FIRST FOR FOOTBALLERS AT VALE DO LOBO
Real Madrid Training Camp at Vale do Lobo in June 2008
Vale do Lobo really is a football-er’s playground – its exclusive lo-cation, unrivalled facilities and services, attention to detail and sporting expertise have made it the first choice for a number of premier league and internation-al football teams
The resort has extensive knowl-edge and experience in provid-ing personalised training camps with a highly flexible and dedi-cated approach Its location in the sun-blessed Algarve and di-verse leisure amenities make it perfect for players to bring their families, allowing them to com-bine off-season training with a family holiday It is this perfect balance of relaxation with ex-ercise combined with a refresh-ing change of scenery, that has worked wonders for the energy and motivation of a number of high-profile teams; including Real Madrid, Manchester Unit-ed, Sunderland, Cardiff City and the England and Wales National teams, among others
Vale do Lobo boasts a superb football pitch and a state-of-the-art gymnasium, perfect for the training needs of the players and the re-sort’s fantastic beach and two beautiful golf courses have also proven popular for training purposes With 25 sports available there is plenty for each player to do outside of training and players’ families can en-joy a number of activities from sunbathing on the beach or a pamper-ing session at the Royal Spa, to a cruise along the coastline, shopping or for the children a visit to the Kangaroo Kids Club or mini-golf Add to this plenty of evening entertainment, an excellent choice of cuisine at the resort’s 15 restaurants, a 24-hour security and outstanding ac-commodation in truly unique settings; and you have without a doubt a winning formula
Football practice made easy!
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Vale do Lobo is the largest luxury resort
in Portugal and has been setting the
standards for quality tourism and lu-
xury real estate in Europe for almost 45
years Located in the heart of the sunny
Algarve, the resort is just 20 minutes’
drive from Faro International Airport
and enjoys a privileged position along
the golden coastline
Vale do Lobo offers luxury accommo-
dation, two championship golf courses
and 2 km of pristine beach As a first-
-class holiday and event destination,
Vale do Lobo is renowned for offering
an impressive variety of services for
visitors and residents, ranging from
extensive leisure facilities - including
boutique shopping, a year-round ca-
lendar of events for all the family and 15
excellent restaurants and bars – to han-
dy day-to-day services, such as a bank,
newsagent, supermarket and medical
centre In fact every service one could
possibly need is harnessed in this spe-
cial location Meanwhile, sports lovers
will be delighted with the resort’s faci-
lities with more than 25 different spor-
ting activities available Not to mention
the largest tennis centre in Portugal,
which boasts 14 tennis courts, gym,
sauna and outdoor swimming pool
The ability to make almost anything ha-
ppen and impeccable attention to de-
tail have made Vale do Lobo one of the
finest resorts in Europe It is indeed a
place that many call home and one that
we strive to make a holiday destination
of dreams
ABOUT VALE DO LOBO RESORT
VALE DO LOBO FACTS & FIGURES
Founded
1962, the first resort in the Algarve
Size
The largest luxury resort in Portugal – 450 hectares
Length of beach
Approx 2 km
Number of visitors per year
Approx 750,000
Climate
The Algarve enjoys a pleasant, warm climate The average temperature in summer is 26C with ap-proximately 11 hours of sunshine per day
Currency
The Euro (€) is the only accepted currency
Transport
A complimentary circuit bus transports guests around the resort every 20 minutes
Safety and Security
Vale do Lobo has its own dedicated and first-aid trained security team which surveys the resort and safeguards properties and facilities 24 hours a day The resort also has a control room manned by the world’s leading security company – Securi-tas – with round the clock surveillance via CCTV
Sports
25 different sports, ranging from water sports and sailing to cycling, cricket and aerobics
Tennis
One of the largest tennis facilities in Portugal: 14 courts, 2 paddle/ mini courts, gym and swim-ming pool
Golf
2 x 18 hole courses, the Royal and the Ocean Approx 100, 000 golfers annually
Gymnasiums
2 x state-of-the-art gymnasiums
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Restaurants and Bars
Cantina del Lobo, for a true taste of MexicoTeahouse Oriental, a diverse selection of Orien-tal dishesSpikes Restaurant, modern European cuisine at the ClubhouseThe Lounge, the perfect place to enjoy a cocktailKen Lo’s Memories of China, authentic Chinese cuisineSandbanks Fish and Seafood Restaurant, stylish modern European cuisine with ocean settingMonty’s, stylish food, drinks, live music and DJsLa Terrazza, elegant Italian dishesBreeze Papagaio, fresh seafood, salads and light bites overlooking the AtlanticLa Crêperie, delicious crêpes and snacksSandbanks Beach Club, sleek beachside bar with delicious snacks and late night musicTennis Café and Restaurant, fresh, light meals and snacks Amore, chic Italian diningGecko Club, late night club with dance floor
Vale do Lobo Shopping
Newsagent, bank and ATM machinesGant & Lacoste, designer leisure wearNevada Bob’s, golf equipment and clothingInterior Design by Maria Raposo, interior design showroom VDL Car Hire, car rentalSoares Wine & Gourmet, wine merchants
Hair and beauty
The Victor Picardo Hairstyling Group, salon and nail and beauty studio Vale do Lobo Praça - beachside complex
VALE DO LOBO FACTS & FIGURES
Vale do Lobo Wellness Centre
The Wellness Centre, combines the state-of-the--art Fitness Centre with the tranquil Royal Spa, to offer a complete health and pampering service in every aspect of wellbeing Relaxation, fitness and stress management form the core with com-plimentary treatments available such as; skin re-plenishment and toning, muscular skeletal and weight loss treatments
Vale do Lobo Medical Centre
The Medical Centre provides 24 hour medical assistance with a team of specialised doctors on call, including GPs, an orthopaedist, a dentist and a physiotherapist, among others
Children’s Entertainment
The childrens club offers indoor games, a pool, sand-pit, bouncy castles, videos, crazy golf and lots more All this is under the supervision of fully trained staff
Vale do Lobo Wellness Centre - Royal Spa Vale do Lobo Praça - beachside complex
VALE DO LOBO FACTS & FIGURES
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Rua B
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VALE DO LOBO SITEMAP
ALMANCIL/ FARO
VALE DO LOBO ENTRANCE
QUINTA DO LAGO
Rua B
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VALE DO LOBO ENTRANCE
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PARQUE DO GOLFE
(RESORT RECEPTION & SHOPPING)
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PRAÇA - BEACHSIDE COMPLEX
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FOOTBALL PITCH
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MEDICAL CENTRE
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TENNIS ACADEMY
ALMANCIL/ FARO
QUINTA DO LAGO
AREAS OF REFERENCE
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A DEDICATED SERVICE FOR FOOTBALL TEAMS
Vale do Lobo Football Pitch
Vale do Lobo offers a complete training experience, with footballers
benefiting from a number of exclusive services
Below are just some of the advantages of training at Vale do Lobo:
• Private transportation to and from airport-resort
• Welcome cocktail and special barbecue dinner on arrival
• Luxury accommodation from a number of outstanding options
• A specially prepared private players’ lounge with diverse facilities*
• Private dining facilities and F&B service
• Specially prepared menus in accordance with physical/ training
requirements
• Exclusive transportation service throughout the stay
• Daily pick-ups to and from accommodation-dining-training
• Option of excursions and numerous resort activities
• Unrivalled security vigilance and absolute privacy
• On-site Medical Centre with physiotherapist
• Pristine football pitch with private access
• 24 hour guest assistance desk* for babysitting/
excursions/ dinner arrangements
• Diverse training locations
• Friendly, experienced staff will
provide every attention to detail
• Special Players’ Guest Card**
* Available upon request, subject to
number in party The players’ lounge
includes recreational areas, children’s
cinema, table tennis, televisions, daily
newspapers and conference areas
** Available upon request, subject
to number in party The Guest Card
unites a number of first-class services
and benefits and allows the player to
really take advantage of what’s on offer
at the resort Some options included in
this are preferable rates on golf, free
use of the Fitness Centre and Royal Spa,
20% discount on treatments at the Roy-
al Spa, free safe at the main reception,
up to 10% discount in the resort’s shops
and restaurants and unlimited use of
the swimming pool, gym, sauna and
courts at the Tennis Academy
Footballers can expect a dedicated,
friendly service and a relaxing, enjoy-
able stay, with every need taken care of
Training packages at Vale do Lobo are
highly personalised and teams can tailor
their stay to specific requirements; as
in the case of Real Madrid, Manchester
United and the England and Wales Na-
tional Teams’ successful training camps
Manchester United • 2005 Welsh National Team training pitch • 2016
England National Team • 2006
England National Team • 2014 Real Madrid Team • 2008
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Real Madrid • 2008
England National Team • 2006
Manchester United • 2005
Wales National Team • 2016
England National Team • 2014
A DEDICATED SERVICE FOR FOOTBALL TEAMS
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TAILORED PROGRAMMES FOR EVERY TRAINING NEED
Private Lounge exterior area at Vale do Lobo Auditorium
Vale do Lobo can prepare a specially tailored programme to suit specific
training needs and will take care of every last detail, from daily trans-
portation and exclusive F&B facilities to pampering and family activities
Shown below is a sample extract of three days from a recent training
camp for a high-profile international football team
Monday
16:00 Arrival at Faro International Airport and transfer by private
coaches to Vale do Lobo
17:00 Check-in/ Welcome Cocktail in the Auditorium and sculpture
gardens
19:00 Private dinner (players + familys only) – BBQ in the Auditori-
um with entertainment
Tuesday
08:00 Private buffet breakfast at Auditorium
08:45 Players pick ups to football pitch
09:30 Commence training
(on pitch and at specially prepared gym* at the location)
12:15 Training finishes and players are transported home
14:00 Private buffet lunch in Auditorium
15:00 Afternoon at leisure to enjoy resort/ option of excursions and
activities
18:00 Private children’s film in the Auditorium
21:00 Private buffet dinner in the Auditorium
Sunday
08:00 Private buffet breakfast at Auditorium
08:45 Players pick ups to football pitch
09:30 Commence training
(on pitch and at specially prepared gym* at the location)
12:00 Training finishes and players are transported home
13:00 Private group lunch at Auditorium with special presentation
and parting gifts from Vale do Lobo
13:45 Departure from Vale do Lobo by private coach transfer
16:00 Departure from Faro International Airport
* optional extra Vale do Lobo is able to create a number of facilities and specific services in accordance with the duration of your stay and expressed requirements
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LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOUR TEAM!
Private Lounge exterior area at Vale do Lobo Auditorium
Private Lounge Children’s entertainment area Conference room facilities
Private Lounge entrance at Vale do Lobo Auditorium
Private dining facilities Private Lounge at Vale do Lobo Auditorium
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Specially prepared Media area at the Vale do Lobo Auditorium • Wales National Team • 2016
Personalized check-in for the team
Specially created gymnasium forprivate use at the football pitch
Specially created gymnasium forprivate use at the football pitch
TAILORED PROGRAMMES FOR EVERY TRAINING NEED
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UNRIVALLED ACCOMMODATION AT VALE DO LOBO
Vale do Lobo Football Pitch
Vale do Lobo offers a number of excellent accommodation
options for larger groups, ranging from apartments to de-
tached villas and specific clusters of properties can be ar-
ranged for absolute privacy
Each property is equipped to the very highest standard and
serviced daily by a personal maid who will clean and chan-
ge linen and towels The resort also caters for extensive
special requirements
Many of the properties provide outstanding views of the
ocean, golden beach and the greens of the courses
Shown below are a few of the options available:
• Deluxe 2 bedroom apartment, with pool or jacuzzi
• Deluxe 3 bedroom apartment, with pool or jacuzzi
• Deluxe 3 bedroom detached villa with pool
• Deluxe 4 bedroom detached villa with pool
LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOUR TEAM!
Vale do Lobo Football Pitch
For further information about football training camps in Vale do Lobo, please contact:
Alda FilipeReal Estate and Marketing Director
Vale do Lobo, Resort Turístico de Luxo, SA8135 - 864 Vale do Lobo | Algarve, Portugal
Tel :+351 289 353 256 | Fax: +351 289 353 008 E-mail: marketing@vdl pt
www.valedolobo.com