Portugal 2014
Vilamoura, Algarve
Dates: Wednesday 9th – Wednesday 16th April
(Above) Hotel – Parque Mourabel Oasis Village & Pe do
Lago. It is a 3* hotel in a good location, within close
proximity to the athletics track, beach, marina and cross
country course. It can be found on www.booking.com for a
price of £151 for a 1 bedroom apartment (sleeping 2) or
£215 for a 2 bedroom apartment (sleeping 4).
Total accommodation price person:
£75 (1 bed apartment) or £54 (2 bed apartment).
(Above) Vilamoura crazy golf – One of many other things to
do in Vilamoura, while recovering from a hard training
session.
(Above) Vilamoura beach – The beach is approximately a
10/15 minute walk from the hotel.
(Above) Track – Vilamoura athletics track. The track is
situated approximately 1 mile from the hotel which is ideal
for a 10 minute warm up jog or 20 minute 15 minute walk.
In past Dartford Harriers trips we have trained alongside GB
athletes Kelly Holmes and Paula Radcliffe at this track.
Cost – 3 Euros.
Easyjet Flight details:
Depart Wed 09 April 2014 06:00, Arrive Wed, 09 April 2014 08:50
Flight number 89151 – Price £55.49
Depart Wed 16 April 2014 11:25, Arrive Wed 16 April 2014 14:10
Flight number 89181 – Price £68.49
Hold baggage is an additional £34.00 return.
Total price of flights is: £157.98
Flight prices will increase as flights get booked up.
With the Kent Championships only 5 weeks after this training holiday, it will be the perfect time to get away and do some
warm weather training on one of the 3 athletics tracks in the local area. Vilamoura also has an international cross country
course and a great coastline of sandy beaches to train on.
Total cost of the trip which includes flights, accommodation and transfers will be approx £260
Please see Andy Pickett (UKA level 2 coach) or Jason Marchant (UKA level 3 coach) if you want further details.
Contact details: Andy Pickett – andrew.pickett@leighacademy.org.uk Jason Marchant – jason.marchant@dft.gsi.gov.uk