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Join us in the Algarve for a family football holiday like no other, with our Football Course running from 25th - 29th May 2026, led by Gary Cahill.

This Football Escapes experience combines sunshine, five-star comfort, and world-class coaching from one of England’s finest defenders — all set within the stunning surroundings of Quinta do Lago, Portugal’s most sought-after coastal resort area.

Families can choose between two outstanding hotels:

• Conrad Algarve – a luxury five-star resort with elegant rooms, fine dining, a world-class spa, and a kids’ club. It offers a beach shuttle to Vale do Lobo and all the comfort you could want for a relaxing week in the sun.
• Wyndham Grand Algarve – spacious suites with one, two, or three bedrooms, ideal for families who like a bit more room to spread out. The resort has large pools, gardens, and everything you need for an easy, enjoyable stay.

Each morning, your children will train with Gary Cahill and our UEFA-licensed coaches on first-class pitches nearby. Parents can enjoy time to themselves — whether that’s at the spa, by the pool, or over a quiet coffee in the sun.

Afternoons are for family time — swimming, relaxing on the beach, or exploring everything the Algarve has to offer.

Throughout the week, you’ll also enjoy Q&A sessions, the Parents’ Game, and plenty of shared moments that make this so much more than just a football course — it’s a full family holiday that everyone can enjoy.

How it works

You book your full holiday directly through Football Escapes — including your hotel stay, access to the football course, and flights if needed. We handle everything so you can focus on making memories.

Most families stay for 7 nights or more, with the football course running Monday to Friday.

The only way to guarantee your child’s place on the football course is by booking your holiday stay through Football Escapes.

Every Football Escapes holiday includes:

• Five days of morning coaching sessions led by a football ambassador and our expert coaches
• Signed shirt from the ambassador (per family)
• Personalised video message for your child before you travel from one of our ambassadors*
• Pitch-side photo with the ambassador
• Exclusive Football Escapes Nike kit for every child with their name and number on the back
• Q&As, FC25 night, the Parents’ Game, medal ceremony — and more

Let us help you plan a half-term family holiday your children will always remember. Football, sunshine, and quality time together — the way it should be.