It is time to start getting your flights booked, because the dates have been arranged for the week away to Portugal.
We will be flying out as a group on 15th March and returning on 22nd March. That means we'll be going on the 2nd week of the
two weeks we have off during the mid-term in 2nd semester. For more information click on 'read more'.
So where are we going? Who are we flying with? Where are we staying? What else do I need to know?
We will fly from Dublin to Faro on Sunday morning, 15th March @ 6.20am with Aer Lingus (EI490) and we'll fly back on the following Sunday @ 9.45am from Faro (flight EI491). We will be travelling with Trinity Athletics Club too so it should be even more fun!
When we arrive in Faro, we'll get a bus to Hotel Navegadores in Monte Gordo, where we'll be staying.
Here is a map where you can see where exactly Monte Gordo is in Portugal and also where the athletics track is situated.
The track is accessible easily by bike (which is how many of us travelled to it the last time we went), while the trails which the long distance runners will use can be found only 200m away from the hotel!
There is a beach within walking distance from the hotel, a pool in the hotel, while breakfast and dinner will be included in the price of the hotel. Monte Gordo itself caters for summer holiday-makers and so there are plenty of bars and clubs to choose from. There is also a casino!
In terms of what money you'll need to bring with you, €150 should be plenty. You'll need money for spending on lunch, other food and snacks, drinks, bike rental, going out money, gambling money and presents/souvenirs should you need to bring any back.
If you want anymore information, either leave a comment or email ucdathletics@gmail.comLabels: Social, Vacation, Warm Weather Training
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