Portugal - Vale de Lobo
Tennis in a True Paradise
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Portugal - Vale de Lobo
Nestled within 450-hectares of landscaped grounds, Vale do Lobo is a place of outstanding natural beauty, featuring two kilometers of pristine beachfront. It’s not just a place to live or holiday; it’s an invitation to experience the perfect balance of tradition and modern living.
A unique, top quality, self-contained development
A luxurious, self-contained residential and holiday development, unique in Portugal.
Vale do Lobo was the first development in the Algarve and is today the largest luxury resort of its kind in Portugal operated by the same company.
With a total area of 450 hectares and approximately 1,500 residential and holiday properties, Vale do Lobo Algarve is a self-contained community offering endless facilities and services in a unique location.
The resort has an enviable portfolio of sports and leisure facilities including two 18-hole golf courses – the Royal and the Ocean – and a diverse line-up of entertainment and events throughout the year, not to mention 24-hour security vigilance and medical assistance.
The outstanding facilities and exclusive location make Vale do Lobo Algarve the ultimate year-round family destination!
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Hotel
With a reputation that precedes it, Vale do Lobo was the first tourist development in the Algarve, perfectly combining a history of success with modern infrastructure that allows for an exceptional lifestyle. Its privileged location, next to the golden sandy beach and two iconic golf courses, makes Vale do Lobo a year-round destination for generations, where the excitement never ends.
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Accommodation:
Various options are available – please enquire
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Tennis and Padel
With eight 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 eight 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. There are:
8 hard courts (4 floodlit)
4 artificial clay courts (all floodlit)
- 8 padel courts (all floodlit)
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The Itinerary (Adults 2-7 December)
Wednesday 2nd
Wednesday 2nd
Arrival Day
18:00 – 19:00 – Welcome drinks in Carub lounge/sunset bar
19:00+ – Buffet – (All)
21:00 – Drink in the pub (optional)
Thursday 3rd
Thursday 3rd
08:00 – 09:00 – Breakfast at Buffet
09:00 – 10:00 – Tennis – 8 courts
10:00 – 11:00 – Tennis – 8 courts
11:00 – 12:00 – Tennis – Optional matchplay Tennis – 4 courts/2 padel courts
12:00 – 13:00 – Clubhouse Coffee
13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch (arranged individually)
14:00 – 15:00 – Padel – 3 courts
15:00 – 16:00 – Tennis – 8 courts
16:00 – 17:00 – Tennis – 8 courts
17:00 – 18:00 – Yoga
18:00 – 19:00 – Rest
19:00+ – Greek Taverna
21:00 – Drink in the pub (optional)
Friday 4th
Friday 4th
08:00 – 09:00 – Breakfast at Buffet
09:00 – 10:00 – Tennis – 8 courts
10:00 – 11:00 – Tennis – 8 courts
11:00 – 12:00 – Tennis – Optional matchplay Tennis – 4 courts/2 padel courts
12:00 – 13:00 – Driving Range (optional)
13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch (arranged individually)
14:00 – 15:00 – Padel – 3 courts
15:00 – 16:00 – Tennis – 8 courts
16:00 – 17:00 – Tennis – 8 courts
17:00 – 18:00 – Rest
18:00 – 19:00 – Rest
19:00+ – Buffet
21:00 – Drink in the pub (optional)
Saturday 5th
Saturday 5th
08:00 – 09:00 – Breakfast at Buffet
09:00 – 10:00 – Tennis – 8 courts
10:00 – 11:00 – Tennis – 8 courts
11:00 – 12:00 – Tennis – Optional matchplay Tennis – 4 courts/2 padel courts
12:00 – 13:00 – Clubhouse Coffee
13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch (arranged individually)
14:00 – 15:00 – Padel – 3 courts
15:00 – 16:00 – Tennis – 8 courts
16:00 – 17:00 – Tennis – 8 courts
17:00 – 18:00 – Yoga
18:00 – 19:00 – Rest
19:00+ – Buffet
21:00 – Drink in the pub (optional)
Sunday 6th
Sunday 6th
08:00 – 09:00 – Breakfast at Buffet
09:00 – 10:00 – Tennis – 8 courts
10:00 – 11:00 – Tennis – 8 courts
11:00 – 12:00 – Tennis – Optional matchplay Tennis – 4 courts/2 padel courts
12:00 – 13:00 – Rest
13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch (arranged individually)
14:00 – 15:00 – Padel – 3 courts
15:00 – 16:00 – Tennis – 8 courts
16:00 – 17:00 – Tennis – 8 courts
17:00 – 18:00 – Rest
18:00 – 19:00 – Cocktails in the Carob lounge or sunset bar
19:00+ – Fig and Olive
21:00 – Drink in the pub (optional)
Monday 7th
Monday 7th
08:00 – 09:00 – Breakfast at Buffet
Depart Day
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Other amenities
- Swimming pool
- Fitness Gym
- Tennis Shop
- Smash Sports Bar
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Golf
The Ocean course is composed of two of the original 9-hole golf courses designed by Sir Henry Cotton. It’s emblematic holes are two challenging and spectacular Par 4s, the 11th and the 14th – which treats golfers to some of the most spectacular views in the Algarve – and the Par 3 15th, which runs alongside the beach.
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Coaching Team
Jamie Taylor
Owner and Founder of Racquet Escapes
Warwickshire 11 & Girls County Coach
GB Men’s 35s Team (2023)
Formerly British no62 (Men’s)
Warwickshire County Player (35s)
Level 4 Senior Club Coach
DBS and safeguarding trained
Previously head of Tennis and house tutor (9 years) at a renowned private school.
Managed pre-season trips and excursions
Led the School to numerous national titles
Marcus Willis
ATP World no71 (Feb, 2026)
Australian Open 2nd Round (2026)
US Open 3rd Round (2025)
Wimbledon 2nd Round (2025)
Numerous Challenger Tour titles
Competed against Rublev, Medvedev, Federer
Ben Franklin
LTA Level 3 Coach
Leamington first team player
Warwickshire 9 & U Girls County Coach
Experienced Stringer
DBS and safeguarding trained
Experience in managing the Junior County team to County Cup weekends.
Coaches in the Regional Performance Camps for our top GB juniors.
Alex Ross
Level 4 LTA Senior Club Coach
Formerly internationally ranked junior
Hampshire County player
- Winchester Racquets and Health Club
- More coaches to be announced -
