Portugal
At Smile Group Travel, we have strong links with all the relevant schools, clubs, and organizations across Portugal. Our local contacts help us organize the best possible tours for any sport, whether you are looking for a completely bespoke itinerary or want to take part in the many fantastic events and tournament festivals that we host.
Strong Sporting Culture & Quality Fixtures:
Sport is a major part of Portuguese culture, and visiting teams are always welcomed with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
Football, Rugby, Hockey, Netball, and Cricket are among the most popular touring disciplines, with passionate local clubs and academies ready to host well-matched fixtures. Playing surfaces and training facilities are world-class, providing excellent multi-sport infrastructure that is ideal for tournament days, intensive training blocks, or inter-school challenges. Furthermore, with the excellent regional connectivity and streamlined travel setups, moving between your accommodation, the pitches, and cultural sites is quick and stress-free.
Off- Pitch Activities:
Off the field, Portugal offers plenty to keep groups entertained!! Vibrant cities and coastal towns serve as places where students and athletes can explore local shops, traditional cafés, and lively marina waterfronts.
Impressive historic sites such as castles, fortresses, and stunning cathedrals work as a spectacular panoramic backdrops for team photos! Scenic walks along golden coastlines and world-famous beaches give groups the perfect chance to decompress and have a break from sport, while the country's cultural landmarks and outdoor adventure parks offer engaging stops that work brilliantly for mixed-age groups!
Accomodation and Logistics:
Accommodation options for sports groups in Portugal are exceptional and are geared for teams, featuring reliable catering suited for athletes, group-friendly layouts, and dedicated communal spaces for tactical meetings, video reviews, or team social time.
Logistics are incredibly straight forward: short flights from the UK, seamless airport transfers, and the convenience of modern sporting complexes that often place training pitches, dining, and premium amenities!
What our customers say about us
"I was very impressed with Smile and would recommend to other schools."
"All the representatives from Smile and their team in Cape Town, were excellent. They were very professional, helpful, supportive and all-round good people. They ensured that the tour was fully inclusive and immersive in South Africa culture, including daily information on the areas we visited and the history. Thank you for making it an excellent tour for our students."
"We look forward to our next Smile tour!"
"Brentwood School have once again had an excellent experience with Smile Group Travel. The hockey venues used in Holland were impressive and both students and staff learnt lots from the professional coaches. A busy and brilliant 5 days in Holland, we look forward to our next Smile tour!"
"I look forward to using Smile on future tours"
"I can’t speak highly enough of Graeme and the Smile team. Their knowledge of Barbados is second to none and ground handler John was fantastic during our tour. I look forward to using Smile on future tours. Many thanks."