NLC Portugal Training Camp

12th – 16th May 2025

Training Camp Overview

Date: 12th – 16th May 2025

Duration: 5 day schedule. The coaching fee paid includes the full 5 days of coaching from the 12th – 16th and guests are encouraged to book their accommodation to suit their dates of preference, as well as their flight times.

Location: AP VICTORIA SPORTS & BEACH, Praia da Falésia, Rua do Pinhal – Açoteias, Algarve, Portugal

Ability Level: For runners of ALL abilities who are part of New Levels Coaching or The New Levels Run Club.

Camp Overview: Join us for our annual New Levels Coaching Training Camp, in the heart of the Algarve, Portugal. We will be based at the Victoria Sports & Beach Resort, which is the perfect spot for a warm weather training camp. Located near Falésia Beach in Albufeira, AP Victoria Sport & Beach is nestled in a natural area and easily accessible from Faro Airport. Our coaching team will be on hand to deliver sessions throughout the week, including track workouts, trail runs, strength & conditioning, as well as educational workshops. PLEASE NOTE you must be part of New Levels Coaching or be a member of the New Levels Run Club in order to join. If you would like to book a place and you aren’t part of NLC in anyway, please reach out to us via our contact form.

Training Camp Highlights

Click or hover over the images below to see our training camp highlights
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EXPERT COACHING

5 days of expert coaching delivered by the New Levels Coaching team

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GROUP TRAIL RUNS

Beautiful off road running in the heart of the Algarve, with a group of positive, like-minded runners

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TRACK SESSIONS

Structured track sessions for runners of all abilities, led by our coaching team and delivered in a brilliant setting

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GYM SESSIONS

Stretching and strength & conditioning sessions throughout the week which you can book on to

How To Book Your Place

Information on how to book your place can be found below

  • Pay the £250 coaching fee, which covers all your coaching during your stay

  • Once you have paid your coaching fee, we will send you a discount code so you can book your hotel room directly with the hotel.

  • Book your hotel for the length of time you wish to stay and we recommend booking the all inclusive hotel option. 5% hotel discount available from the 10th – 18th May.

  • Don’t forget to book your flights to Faro from the airport of your choice. The only other thing you will need is holiday insurance, which we STRONGLY recommend.

Training Camp Coaching Fee

To reserve your place, the only fee you need to pay is the coaching fee. See below for further details

Victoria Beach Sports Hotel

5% Hotel discount available from the 10th – 18th May. Find out more about the accommodation and facilities by hovering or clicking the images below
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PERFECT LOCATION

The hotel is perfectly located with it's own running track on it's doorstep

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HOTEL GYM

Benefit from the on site gym, which overlooks the track

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SPACIOUS ROOMS

Spacious rooms including living areas & kitchens

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ALL INCLUSIVE

Benefit from the all inclusive option, with an amazing selection of food & drink

Training Camp Schedule

Click the plus arrows below to view our draft schedule. The final schedule will be confirmed on the week of the training camp

Day 1

  • Stretching sessions
  • Group runs
  • Meet the team

Day 2

  • Track sessions
  • Running technique drills
  • Rest & recovery sessions

Day 3

  • Morning stretch
  • Group recovery runs
  • Rest & relaxation sessions

Day 4

  • Cross country course session
  • Strength & conditioning
  • Educational workshops

Day 5

  • Optional group runs
  • 1:1 time with coaches
  • Running technique session
  • Celebration night

How To Get There

Please see below for details on how best to get to the hotel

Best Airport: Faro (transfer time approx 35-45mins from Faro Airport)

Taxi/Transfer Options: Uber, Airport Taxis or Pre-Booked shuttles or Taxi’s. Prices vary from 25 Euro – 60 Euro approx, depending on the company and the size of the taxi/number of people.

Public Transport: There is public transport available, which is more cost effective, however this will take longer and not all busses stop in the village closest to the hotel. Please use the internet to find out more information on the local bus timetable and options: https://www.algarve-tourist.com/albufeira/faro-airport-to-albufeira-bus-train.html

Shared transport: We will always encourage people to share trabsport where possible and we will keep our whatsapp group up to date, so people have the potential to arrange shared transport.

Training Camp FAQ's

Please see our FAQ section below, which covers all the common questions we get from runners about our NLC Training Camp

Do I have to be a certain standard?

No we cater for runners of all abilities

Do I have to be part of New Levels Coaching

This camp is exclusive to New Levels Coaching coached athletes, as well as New Levels Run Club members. First and second claim members are welcome.

I regularly come to the NLC Track Nights, can I come to this too?

Yes you absolutely can join us, however you must first join the New Levels Run Club either first claim or second claim.

What age do you have to be to attend?

16+ years of age, but if you have any specific age related questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us

Do I need to book travel insurance?

Yes absolutely. We are not a travel company therefore we do not offer travel insurance, so we encourage all guests to take travel insurance out, as they normally would for any type of holiday.

When should I book my flights?

Anytime! Please book them to suit you and your travel dates. We have our camp delivery dates, but you can book your travel dates around the coaching delivery days to best suit you.

Can I stay longer or go out earlier?

Yes please book the dates that suit you best. We have agreed a deal with the hotel so that you receive 5% discount on your stay from the 10th – 18th May. Our coaching delivery days will be from the 12th – 16th of May, but you can choose how long you stay for

If I have a question, who should I reach out to?

If you have any questions at all, please reach out to our head of coaching Jethro McGraw: jethro@newlevelscoaching.co.uk