BETRI Triathlon Camp Portugal 2027
Build your early-season fitness under the Portuguese sun at the BETRI Triathlon Camp Portugal 2027, taking place from 11–21 March 2027 in Vila Real de Santo António, Algarve.
This will be the 18th edition of BETRI’s spring training camp, offering ten full days of structured swimming, cycling and running in one of southern Portugal’s established endurance-sport destinations. The camp welcomes experienced athletes, enthusiastic amateur triathletes and newcomers, while families and accompanying partners are also welcome.
The primary training focus is cycling volume and building the first substantial kilometres of the spring season. The Algarve provides a wide variety of riding conditions—from flat coastal roads ideal for longer endurance sessions and race-pace intervals to rolling and hilly terrain extending toward inland Algarve and neighbouring Andalusia.
Cycling routes range from shorter approximately two-hour rides to full-day rides exceeding 150 km, allowing training volume to be adapted to fitness and experience. Good road surfaces, relatively light traffic and varied terrain make the area particularly suitable for structured spring cycling preparation.
Swimming remains an important part of the camp. Sessions take place in reserved lanes in a 25-metre pool, with pool admission included in the camp package. At full capacity, BETRI expects approximately 5–6 swimmers per lane.
The swimming component provides an opportunity to maintain and develop technique, endurance and overall triathlon fitness alongside the higher cycling volume.
Vila Real de Santo António also offers excellent running conditions.
Participants can use the local High Performance Sports Centre, which includes a modern eight-lane outdoor athletics track, indoor track and stadium facilities suitable for intervals, running technique and speed development.
Longer and easier runs can take place around the nearby Monte Gordo pine forest, coastal paths, beaches and the natural trails around the Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António Nature Reserve.
The camp is not limited to completing training sessions. BETRI provides coaching services and consultations, together with lectures covering subjects such as training, nutrition and other endurance-sport topics.
Basic bicycle service facilities, including tools and a pump, are available at the camp base, and ENERVIT hydration products are provided.
✅ 10 full days of training
✅ Swimming, cycling and running
✅ Professional BETRI coaching
✅ Coaching consultations
✅ Structured cycling sessions
✅ Flat, rolling and hilly cycling routes
✅ Routes ranging up to 150+ km
✅ Reserved 25 m swimming pool lanes
✅ Swimming pool admission
✅ Athletics-track training opportunities
✅ Trail and coastal running options
✅ Lectures on training and nutrition
✅ Basic bicycle service tools and pump
✅ ENERVIT hydration products
✅ Accommodation in a 4-star hotel
✅ Double-room accommodation
✅ Daily breakfast
✅ Faro Airport ↔ hotel transfer for full-period participants
✈️ Flights — approximately 8,500 CZK if arranged with the group
🚲 Bicycle transport — approximately 2,000 CZK each way / 4,000 CZK return
🍽️ Three-course dinner package — 8,500 CZK
🚲 Local bicycle rental — available separately
🏨 Local accommodation/tourist tax — payable separately
🚴 Cycling: Primary camp focus; endurance volume, intervals, hills and longer rides
🏊 Swimming: Reserved 25 m pool training
🏃 Running: Track sessions, trails, coastal running and endurance work
📚 Education: Training and nutrition lectures
🔧 Support: Basic bicycle tools and coaching consultations
🏊♂️ Triathletes
🚴 Cyclists building spring training volume
🏃 Endurance athletes
🏅 Experienced athletes
💪 Amateur triathletes
🌱 Newer triathletes wanting coached training
👨👩👧 Athletes travelling with family
🎯 Athletes preparing for the 2027 race season
Praça Marquês de Pombal, 30
Algarve, 8900-231
Portugal
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