
Portugal may be best known for its football, but its warm climate and excellent sporting infrastructure also make it a fantastic destination for cricket. With professional-standard grounds, well-matched opposition and welcoming hosts, it’s an ideal setting for players to improve their skills while enjoying everything this country has to offer.
On tour, students benefit from structured training sessions, net practice and competitive fixtures carefully arranged to suit their age and ability. Between matches, groups can enjoy excursions to local towns, beaches and cultural landmarks, making it a well-balanced mix of sport and exploration. The year-round sunshine means tours can be scheduled in almost any season, adding flexibility for schools.
On arrival you will be transferred to the Hotel Praia Mar Carcavelos in Cascais situated on the Estoril Coast, just 20mins drive from Lisbon. Groups can taste authentic Portuguese cuisine as well as international dishes at the buffet dinner after the days travel.
Training will be done in the morning. Fixtures are usually played during the evening with local club teams. Fixtures are often the highlight of the tour and clubs are always delighted to play British sides and offer a friendly welcome and a competitive game, round off the evening with a quiz night at the hotel.
After breakfast you will visit one of Europe’s most scenic capitals – Lisbon. You can opt for a behind the scenes tour of one of Lisbon’s football stadiums, Estádio da Luz, and see the grounds through the eyes of great Benfica players. After dinner tonight could be just the opportunity for a walk to the beach for some beach games.
In between training and coaching sessions, there are plenty of on-site facilities from indoor and outdoor pools, recovery ice-baths, fitness studios, a sand pitch for a training session, a spinning room; there’s even a cross country track depending on your approach to the day.
Unfortunately all good things come to an end and today you return to the UK. After breakfast it’s time to check out of your hotel. Your coach will take you to the airport for the return flight home.






Photos above are from our sample itineraries, excursions and activities – each trip is tailored to your group.
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Explore Portugal’s capital with a guided walking tour through the historic heart of Lisbon. From the atmospheric streets of Alfama to the grand squares of Baixa and the views from Rossio, students discover the city’s culture, architecture and rich maritime history.
Step inside the legendary Estádio da Luz, home of SL Benfica. A guided tour takes students through the stands, pitch side and dressing rooms, with a visit to the club museum to learn about the team’s proud sporting history and achievements.

Step inside the legendary Estádio da Luz, home of SL Benfica. A guided tour takes students through the stands, pitch side and dressing rooms, with a visit to the club museum to learn about the team’s proud sporting history and achievements.

With Hotel Praia Mar just steps from the sand, Carcavelos Beach is the perfect place to unwind after training or fixtures. Students can enjoy supervised games on the beach, relax by the Atlantic and soak up Portugal’s year-round sunshine without the need for additional transfers.
School Cricket tours in Portugal are based near Lisbon. This area has been a traditional destination for touring clubs who are looking for a warm weather climate year round to train and play in.
Bring your teams to sample the cricket culture and experience the technical prowess developed.

Hotel Praia Mar in Carcavelos offers a superb base for school sports tours, located on the Estoril Coast just 20 minutes’ drive from Lisbon. The hotel enjoys an excellent position overlooking the beach, giving students easy access to the Atlantic shoreline for downtime between fixtures and training.
Rooms are modern and comfortable, with group-friendly layouts and amenities suited to school parties. Meals are served in the hotel restaurant where students can enjoy a mix of traditional Portuguese cuisine alongside familiar international dishes, all provided buffet style. The property also features spacious communal areas, a rooftop pool and terrace with panoramic sea views, and dedicated meeting spaces that can be used for group briefings or evening activities.
Duration: 4 days
Tour Type: Sports
Duration: 4 days
Tour Type: Sports
Duration: 5 Days
Tour Type: Sports
Duration: 5 Days
Tour Type: Sports

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