football Training Center

    With more than 300 days of sun all year round and a gentle climate, The Algarve is the destination that many teams select for their training and the Ria Park Park Hotels is where the most demanding teams stay.
    Set in the privilege location, just 20 minutes away from Faro’s International Airport, the Ria Park Hotels offer high quality year-round practice facilities, in an ideal climate and private atmosphere.  
    The Ria Park Hotels are the ideal place for those seeking a peaceful and quiet environment that will ensure great moments of concentration, hard work and relaxation. With more than 20 years of experience, football teams will find at their disposal a set of services to meet all their needs during the stay.
    Location
    • â–¸Located in Ria Formosa Natural Park, between exclusive resorts of Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo

    • â–¸Just 20 minutes driving from Faro’s International Airport and 2h30 from Lisbon International Airport 

    • â–¸Green areas are ideal for activities like walking, jogging, bicycle or horse riding
    • Garrão Beach, where various water sports are offered, is just 700m distance

    • â–¸Shopping area 10 minutes driving from hotel
    Services
    â–¸Airport transfers (upon surcharge)
    Shuttle transfer to the football pitch if considered necessary

    â–¸Friendly match arrangements

    â–¸Leisure activity bookings (golf, tennis, bike and horse riding, karting, boat and sea fishing trips and organized excursions)

    â–¸Experienced and dedicated staff 

    â–¸24-hour reception

    â–¸Laundry services for the player's equipment
    Pitch and Facilities
    â–¸The FIFA Official Size top quality natural grass football pitch onsite, in natural setting

    â–¸Changing and storage rooms next to the pitch

    â–¸A fully equipped gymnasium

    â–¸Indoor heated swimming pool, Turkish bath & Jacuzzi

    â–¸Outdoor swimming pools

    â–¸Two Tennis Courts

    â–¸Lawn area with 1500 m2 for outdoor activities
    Catering
    • â–¸ Vast experience in hosting teams for the pre-season training, allows to put together everything the team needs to pull the most of their stay and of all the aspects of physical and psychological preparation

    • â–¸Menus can be set up and prepared by your team's head Chef or by the Hotel's Chef, who is very experienced with the alimentary needs of athlets for health and performance

    • â–¸A private room for meals in the restaurant or using one of the meeting rooms will be at the team’s exclusive disposal

    • â–¸ Snack meals can also be provided next to player’s room, in the corridor, when teams have the exclusivity of a hotel floor
    Accomodation
    â–¸ The 5 Star Ria Park Hotel & Spa with spacious and comfortable twin rooms

    â–¸ Football teams can enjoy total exclusivity of a hotel floor (upon availability)

    â–¸ Meeting rooms that can be set as treatment or kit rooms are available for teams

    ▸ Free premium Wi-Fi Internet access at a​​​​​ll rooms and public areas have

    â–¸ A private team lounge area with computer games, tabletop football, table tennis and movie projection can also be prepared

    â–¸ Health Club with indoor heated swimming pool, Turkish Bath, Jacuzzi, Massage Rooms and Gym
    Hall of Fame
    â–¸ Many well-known football teams have stayed at the Ria Park Hotels, returning year after year

    â–¸ National teams of Portugal, Germany, Finland, Uruguay, Nigeria and Morocco, amongst other, stayed with us

    â–¸ Women's national teams such as Germany, USA and China, as well as the U21 and U20 national teams of Portugal, Switzerland and Denmark were hosted 

    â–¸ A huge number of clubs from different countries have also chosen the Ria Park as their training camp, including: SL Benfica, Sporting CP, SC Braga, FC Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, AFC Ajax, FC Koln, VfB Stuttgart, Dynamo Moscow, Everton FC, Celtic FC, Dynamo KyivSpacious Da Vinci Conference Center, hotel lobby or even rooftop terrace are suitable to expose new vehicles. With Ria Park Hotels sky is a limit!

    memorable Golf Courses


    Vale do Lobo Golf

    Vale do Lobo has two challenging courses, The Royal and the Ocean. Both take players through fig trees and fairways to the Atlantic Ocean. The Vale do Lobo courses have hosted the Portuguese Open twice. 
    VALE DO LOBO OCEAN
    VALE DO LOBO ROYAL


    Technical Information
    Architect: Sir Henry Cotton
    Opening Year: 1969
    Holes: 18
    PAR: 73
    Back Tees: 6131m
    Practice Areas: Putting green, Golf Academy
    Golf Pro: António Sobrino / Stephen Walker
    Golf Clinics: Yes

    Restrictions
    Handicap: Men - 28 / Women - 36
    Dress code: Strict
    Spikes: Soft

    Location
    Distance from the Hotel: 4,6 km / 10 minutes
    GPS: 37º 03’18.00'' N / 8º 03’51.87'' W


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    Technical Information
    Architect: Sir Henry Cotton / Rocky Roquemore
    Opening Year: 1997
    Holes: 18
    PAR: 72
    Back Tees: 6059m
    Practice Areas: Pro shop, Putting green, Golf academy
    Golf Pro: António Sobrino / Stephen Walker
    Golf Clinics: Yes

    Restrictions
    Handicap: Men - 28 / Women - 36
    Dress code: Strict
    Spikes: Soft

    Location
    Distance from the Hotel: 4,6 km / 10 minutes
    GPS: 37º 03’18.00'' N / 8º 03’51.87'' W


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    Quinta do Lago Golf

    One of the Algarve's leading golf destinations, theses courses are rated among Europe’s top 20. They have hosted eight editions of the Portuguese Open and continue to be the venue for national and international tournaments.
    Explore our special Golf Packages, which include 3, 4 or 7 nights at Ria Park Hotel&Spa and golf round at Quinta do Lago Golf Courses.
    QUINTA DO LAGO NORTH
    QUINTA DO LAGO SOUTH
    LARANJAL
    PINHEIROS ALTOS


    Technical Information
    Architect: William Mitchell & Joseph Lee
    Opening Year: 1974 & 1989
    Holes: 18
    PAR: 72
    Back Tees: 6126m
    Facilities: Practice Areas Driving Range, Putting greens
    Golf Pro: 3 pro
    Golf Clinics: Yes, max. 40 persons

    Restrictions
    Handicap: Men - 28 / Women - 36
    Dress code allowed: tailored shorts with belt straps, socks, polo shirts, shoes with soft spikes
    Not allowed: t’shirts, trainers, sneakers, and jeans.

    Location
    Distance from the Hotel: 6 km / 10 minutes
    GPS: 37º 3’25'' N / 8º 1’30'' W


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    Technical Information
    Architect: Mr. William Mitchell
    Opening Year: 1974
    Holes: 18
    PAR: 72
    Back Tees: 6488 m
    Facilities: Practice Areas Driving Range, Putting greens
    Golf Pro: 3 pro
    Golf Clinics: Yes, max. 40 persons

    Restrictions
    Handicap: Men - 28 / Women - 36
    Dress code allowed: tailored shorts with belt straps, socks, polo shirts, shoes with soft spikes
    Not allowed: t’shirts, trainers, tennis, shorts, jeans

    Location
    Distance from the Hotel: 6 km / 10 minutes
    GPS: 37º 3’25'' N / 8º 1’30'' W


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    Technical Information
    Architect: Ronald Fream (USA) Jorge Santana da Silva (PT)
    Opening Year: 1992
    Holes: 27
    PAR: 72
    Back Tees: 6199m
    Practice Areas: Golf Academy, driving range, golf simulator, Chipping green, two putting greens
    Golf Pro: Kenneth Fairbairn, Ross Sutherland
    Golf Clinics: Yes

    Restrictions
    Handicap limit: Men: 28 / Women: 36
    Not Allowed: t’shirts, jeans, sneakers
    Allowed: Soft spikes compulsory

    Location
    Distance from the hotel: 8 km / 13 minutes
    GPS: 37º 02’53.57’’ N / 8º 00’30.44’’ W


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    Technical Information
    Architect: Ronald Fream (USA) Jorge Santana da Silva (PT)
    Opening Year: 1992
    Holes: 27
    PAR: 72
    Back Tees: 6199m
    Practice Areas: Golf Academy, driving range, golf simulator, Chipping green, two putting greens
    Golf Pro: Kenneth Fairbairn, Ross Sutherland
    Golf Clinics: Yes

    Restrictions
    Handicap limit: Men: 28 / Women: 36
    Not Allowed: t’shirts, jeans, sneakers
    Allowed: Soft spikes compulsory

    Location
    Distance from the hotel: 6 km / 10 minutes
    GPS: 37º 02’53.57’’ N / 8º 00’30.44’’ W


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    Other Golf

    Enjoy a memorable experience in the most scenic golf courses of the Algarve. Stunning views, beautiful landscapes, ancient trees and a variety of wild flowers provide golfers with unforgettable moments.
    OCEÂNICO VITÓRIA
    OCEÂNICO OLD COURSE
    MONTE REI


    Technical Information
    Architect: Arnald Palmer
    Opening Year: 2004
    Holes: 18
    PAR: 72
    Back Tees: 6560m
    Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting green, Chipping green, Practice bunker
    Golf Pro: José Dias
    Golf Clinics: Yes

    Restrictions
    Handicap: Men - 28 / Women - 36
    Dress code: trousers or tailor shorts, polo shirts and golf shoes and socks
    Spikes: Soft mandatory at all courses

    Location
    Distance from the Hotel: 14,6 km / 23 minuts
    GPS: 37º 06’09'' N / 8º 08’36'' W


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    Technical Information
    Architect: Frank Pennick
    Opening Year: 1969
    Holes: 18
    PAR: 73
    Back Tees: 6254m
    Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting green, Chipping green, Practice bunker
    Golf Pro: Joaquim Sequeira
    Golf Clinics: Yes

    Restrictions
    Handicap: Men - 28 / Women: 36
    Dress code: Dress code must include trousers or tailor shorts, polo shirts and golf shoes and socks
    Spikes: Soft mandatory

    Location
    Distance from the Hotel: 14,6 km / 23 minutes
    GPS: 37º 05’33.32''N / 8º 06’41.29''W


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    Technical Information
    Architect: Jack Nicklaus
    Opening Year: 2007
    Holes: 18
    PAR: 72
    Back Tees: 6567m
    Practice Areas: Yes, open just for green fee clients and included in price
    Golf Pro: Iain McInally (Director of Monte Rei)
    Golf Clinics: Yes

    Restrictions
    Handicap: Men - 24 / Women - 32
    Dress code: Strict, only golf clothing is allowed

    Location
    Distance from the Hotel: 66 km/ 57 minutes
    GPS : 37º 12’16,75'' N / 7º 33’04,31'' W


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    Tennis & Padel Facilities

    Make the most of your vacations to surprise your playing partners. Improve your game with the help of our tennis instructor.
    In the center of our resort, about 300 metres from the hotel, you will find two hard tennis courts.
    Within close range, you can also enjoy top class tennis facilities, namely the Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy with ten hard courts, four synthetic grass courts as well as a mini-tennis and paddle tennis courts or The Campus in Quinta do Lago with several sports facilities.
    RIA PARK TENNIS COURTS
    VALE DO LOBO TENNIS & PADEL ACADEMY
    THE CAMPUS QUINTA DO LAGO

    RIA PARK TENNIS COURTS


    Book your court and spend some quality time with your family or friends playing tennis. Racquets and balls are also available for hire. Make your appointment at the Reception of the hotel.
    If you would like to have a tennis lessons our instructor is available to prepare coaching programme tailor-made for you. Our tennis class are available for all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced players. Lessons can be organized individually as well as in a small group. The tennis coach speaks Portuguese and English.


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    VALE DO LOBO TENNIS & PADEL ACADEMY


    With nine hard courts (four of them floodlit) and four floodlit artificial clay courts our Tennis Academy is one of the largest in Portugal. It’s also home to three floodlit padel courts, a swimming pool, a gym, a pro shop and a bar and restaurant. We welcome members and visitors alike, with a busy year-round programme of individual and group coaching, tournaments, social match days and other experiences, as well as free weekly level assessments.


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    The Campus Quinta do Lago


    The Campus tennis courts are created with the best playing surface in mind to enhance athlete performance to a wide range of skill sets and comply with the world governing body standards. Play our four acrylic tournament tennis courts and two synthetic clay tennis courts and enjoy elite coaching with our team, whatever your level. Experience the amazing game of Padel on our pro courts! Learn how to play or improve your performance with 1:1 coaching, take part in social or interclub (Level 2) tournaments and enjoy the thrill of playing a sport you love.


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    Walking & Cycling

    With a mild climate all year round and amazing sceneries along with a wide variety of landscapes, the Algarve is one of the best cycling destinations in Europe.
    Take advantage of the Ria Park Hotels central privileged location and discover this natural haven.
    Ria Formosa Bike Tour
    At Ria Park Hotels you can rent a bike and spend pleasant, active time, enjoying the nature beauty of the area. Guests, who want to explore the area, receive maps with biking trails suggestions around picturesque Ria Formosa Natural Park. The multi-level trails satisfy the needs of cyclists on every level, from flat paths along the river to more challenging terrain within the park. In the vicinity of hotels you can find the Coastal Ecovia - a part of the European cycle network, which runs from North Cape in Scandinavia to Sagres in Southwest of Portugal.
    Ria Formosa Natural Park by Foot
    Enjoy a relaxing walk along Ria Formosa Estuary, discovering a unique flora and fauna or feel the golden sand under your feet having a jogging at the beach.
    Take this opportunity to breathing fresh air of Ria Formosa Natural Park and find a peaceful moments.
    Our reception team will advice you the best walking trails. You can also consult the Guide to Walking Trails in Algarve here. 
    Birdwatching
    Discover the untouched beauty of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Thousands of bird species make part of lagoon ecosystem and can be easily observed in this area.
    During relaxing walk you can observe wildlife of Ria Formosa. To get know more about the fauna of this unique area you can visit www.natural.pt and read Birdwatching Guide to the Algarve.

    get In Touch

    To place a reservation or ask for any information you may contact us calling, sending an email or filling in the space below and click send button.

    Alternatively, you can also book directly on our online booking system.
     

    Reservations: (+351) 289 359 822 reservations@riaparkhotels.com   
    Front Desk: (+351) 289 359 800 frontoffice@riaparkhotels.com
    Meetings & Events: (+351) 289 359 819 sales@riaparkhotels.com 

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    how to Reach Us

    Set just 20 minutes away from Faro International Airport, between Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo Resorts, in the Algarve, amidst the Ria Formosa Natural Park and close to the sea, the Ria Park Hotels offers a unique location.
    Algarve offers modern infrastructure, with motorways, trains and marines. The best way to get around the region is by car or minibus, which can be easily rent.

    Ria Park Hotels GPS:  

    37°02'45.3"N 
    8°02'43.2"W

    From Faro International Airport (FAO)
    Travel time: 0h20 by car
    Distance: 18 km
    From Lisbon International Airport (LIS)
    Travel time: 2h25 by car or 0h40 by plane
    Distance: 269 km