
Sunshine, sport and international competition come together on our SportsFest Algarve school sports tour, based in the coastal resort of Monte Gordo in southern Portugal.
Designed for schools looking to take multiple teams away together, SportsFest Algarve combines dedicated training sessions, competitive fixtures against local opposition and tournament sport with an exciting excursion programme.
Football teams can test themselves against Portuguese opposition with two local fixtures per team, while netball teams can take part in their own SportsFest netball tournament. With excellent sports facilities close to the hotel, plenty of opportunities to train and a full-day excursion to Seville, this is much more than just a sports tour.
Sport is at the centre of the SportsFest Algarve experience.
Based close to the Vila Real de Santo António Sports Complex, groups have access to an impressive range of sporting facilities. The complex includes a main grass football pitch, two additional grass football pitches, an artificial football pitch and a multi-purpose indoor sports hall suitable for sports including basketball, volleyball and indoor football.
Football teams will have the opportunity to train before putting their skills into practice with two fixtures against local Portuguese opposition per team.
For netball teams, the programme includes training alongside a dedicated netball tournament, bringing the competitive SportsFest atmosphere to the Algarve.
Whether you’re travelling with two football teams, a netball squad or a combination of both, the programme brings everyone together in one destination while allowing each team to enjoy its own sporting experience.
Take football and netball teams to Portugal for training, competition and a memorable Algarve experience.
Fly from the UK to Portugal and transfer to Monte Gordo. Check into the Alcazar Hotel & Spa and meet your Activ4 representative before settling in and enjoying your first evening together in the Algarve.
Kick off your SportsFest experience with dedicated training sessions at the local sports facilities, giving teams the chance to prepare and acclimatise. Football teams will then have the opportunity to put their skills into practice with their first fixtures against local Portuguese opposition, while netball teams continue their sporting programme.
Take a break from the sporting action and cross the border into Spain for a full-day excursion to Seville. Explore this vibrant Andalusian city before heading to the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium for a Sevilla FC Stadium Tour, going behind the scenes at the home of one of Spain’s best-known football clubs.
It’s time for the final day of competition. Football teams take on their second local fixtures, while netball players compete in the SportsFest Netball Tournament. Put everything you’ve worked on during the tour into practice before coming together to celebrate the end of your SportsFest experience.
Enjoy breakfast and some final time in Monte Gordo before checking out of the hotel. Depending on flight times, there may be an opportunity for some additional time at the beach or in the resort before transferring to the airport for your return flight to the UK.






Photos above are from our sample itineraries, excursions and activities – each trip is tailored to your group.
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Step inside the home of Sevilla FC with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium. Students can discover the history of one of Spain’s most successful football clubs while exploring areas normally reserved for players, officials and the media. The official tour includes the home dressing room, players’ tunnel, pitch-side areas, presidential box and press room, making it an exciting addition for young sportspeople.

Discover the vibrant Andalusian city of Seville during your excursion day. Combining impressive architecture, historic streets and Spanish culture, the city provides a complete change of pace from the sporting programme and gives students the opportunity to experience another destination during their tour.

Make the most of your Algarve setting with time at Monte Gordo’s extensive sandy beach. The beach provides plenty of space for groups to enjoy some downtime away from competition, and the supplier information specifically highlights it as suitable for running and recreational activities.
Located on Portugal’s beautiful Algarve coast, Monte Gordo provides an excellent base for SportsFest. The combination of its sandy beach, warm southern European setting and nearby sports facilities makes it particularly well suited to school sports groups.
The Vila Real de Santo António Sports Complex is approximately 2 km from the hotel, allowing groups to combine their sporting programme with a comfortable coastal base. The complex offers extensive facilities for football and other sports, while the surrounding area also includes a 20 km beach and 12.5 km of pinewood trails.
Its location close to the Spanish border also opens up one of the highlights of the programme: a day across the border in Seville, combining sightseeing with a visit to the home of Sevilla FC.

The 4-star Alcazar Hotel & Spa provides a comfortable base for SportsFest Algarve in the heart of Monte Gordo. The hotel has 119 rooms and offers a choice of contemporary accommodation, including twin rooms with balconies.
After a busy day of training and competition, students can return to comfortable accommodation and enjoy the hotel’s facilities. The information supplied for the programme includes an outdoor swimming pool and gym, giving the group a great base for both sporting and social time during their stay.
With the beach nearby and the main training facilities approximately 2 km away, the Alcazar combines a resort-style Algarve setting with convenient access to the sporting program.
Duration: 4 Days
Tour Type: Sports
Duration: 4 days
Tour Type: Sports
Duration: 4 days
Tour Type: Sports
Duration: 5 Days
Tour Type: Sports

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