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The Vila Real de Santo Antonio Sports Complex is one of the most highly regarded centres in Europe. The complex is a high performance training centre accredited by the IAAF and is recognised by the Portuguese Olympic Committee as an Official Training Centre. The centre is close to the tourist resort of Monte Gordo where there is a wide range of accommodation available all year round.
Located on the outskirts of the city of Vila Real de Santo Antonio ( VRSA ), the sports complex has good access routes to Faro International Airport and neighbouring Spain.
The mild climate of the Algarve, combined with the natural surroundings of pine forest and beach, is conducive to improved performance by athletes. The complex at VRSA and the golden sands of Monte Gordo attract a number of professional teams and national squads to the region for warm weather training.
Whether you are preparing for an important event or simply looking to have a well deserved relaxing warm weather training break with friends, VRSA together with Monte Gordo is the ideal location to prepare for competition or to simply wind down.
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VRSA Sports Complex Official Website
The complex consists of six main areas for training and competition.
* The centre has a physiotherapy room equipped with a range of physiotherapy equipment which can be requested by athletes and physiotherapists.
* Equipment for evaluating and monitoring training includes an altitrainer which allows the atmospheric conditions at altitude to be simulated.
Municipal Sports Hall and Open-Air-Multi-Purpose-Courts