LISBON & THE CENTRE – PORTUGAL

Get to know the Centre of Portugal. Great value, top-quality facilities, excellence and very easy to access
The Centre of the Portugal is a fast-growing sports camps destination. Extremely well connected, most sports facilities and hotels are less than 2 hours away from major airports in Lisbon and Oporto. Combine that with a tranquil setting that will allow your team to relax in close contact with nature as you focus on getting the most out of your team’s performance.
Whether it’s football, rugby, athletics, tennis, swimming or even indoor sports such as handball, futsal, basketball, the centre of Portugal boasts excellent facilities and a plethora of sports associations and teams that will provide a lot of choice when it comes to arranging friendly matches and events.
Video - Rio Maior Sports Complex
Hotels / Facilities we work with:
- Rio Maior Sports Centre, boasting a football and athletics stadium, training pitches, swimming pools, multi-sports centres, sports park, indoor training, tennis and padel courts.
Nearby Airports
- Lisbon Airport – 75km
- Oporto Airport – 130km
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