Benefits of Edwin Doran Football Tours for UK Schools & Clubs

Are you ready to elevate your football team’s experience with an unforgettable adventure? Edwin Doran Sports Tours is excited to introduce four new football tours designed specifically for UK schools and clubs. These tours offer a perfect blend of competitive football, cultural experiences, and stunning locations. Let’s lift the lid on the benefits of an Edwin Doran football tour and discover what makes each of them unique.

Football Tour to Spain: Platja d’Aro

Season: October 2025 and February, May & August 2026

Overview: Base yourself in the Costa Brava and enjoy a glorious Mediterranean beach, plenty of opposition, and superb 3* hotel facilities. Spanish football is world-famous for a reason, so challenge your team on a football tour to Spain.

Benefits:

• International Competition: Test your football skills against local opposition, providing your team with invaluable experience on an international stage.
• Beautiful Beaches: Discover some of the best beaches in the Costa Brava, perfect for relaxation and team bonding.
• Comprehensive Accommodation: Enjoy full board accommodation, ensuring all meals are taken care of, allowing you to focus on the game and the experience.

Football Tour to Italy: Lignano Sabbiadoro

Season: October 2025 & March to May 2026

Overview: With a passion for football like nowhere else, Italy is the perfect place for a football tour. Base yourself at the beach in the fabulous sports-orientated Bella Italia Sports Village. Enjoy the stunning Italian coastline, train at fantastic facilities, and test yourself against local opposition.

Benefits:

• Top-Level Training: Benefit from top-level training at the hotel’s impressive sports facilities, enhancing your team’s skills and performance.
• Cultural Immersion: Experience the rich culture and history of Italy, providing a well-rounded educational experience for students.
• Beachside Location: Train at the hotel’s own private beach, combining sports with the relaxation and beauty of the Italian coastline.

Football Tour to Portugal: Lisbon

Season: October 2025, February to May or August 2026

Overview: Discover the charm of Lisbon, with history, culture, and a superb array of activities. It’s the perfect destination for a football tour. Play plenty of football and eat way too many ‘pastel de nata’ cakes, what more do you need!

Benefits:

• Cultural Exploration: Spend time in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, offering a rich cultural experience alongside football.
• Competitive Matches: Test your football skills against local opposition, providing your team with a challenging and rewarding experience.
• Comfortable Accommodation: Enjoy half board accommodation, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for your team.

Football Tour to The Netherlands: Amsterdam

Season: October 2025 & August pre-season 2026

Overview: Vibrant and colourful, football holds a special place in the heart of the Dutch nation. With top teams to inspire footballing excitement and the canals and museums of historic Amsterdam giving you plenty to see and do, you can enjoy the perfect mix of football and culture on a sports tour to Amsterdam.

Benefits:

• Unique Cultural Experience: Explore the cobbled streets and iconic canals of Amsterdam, one of Europe’s most unique cities, offering a blend of football and culture.
• International Competition: Compete against local opposition, providing your team with the opportunity to test their skills on an international stage.
• Convenient Travel: Enjoy a return coach journey from the UK, making travel easy and accessible for your team.