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Teams
120
Organiser
CF Tordera
First edition
2000

A winning combination

Looking for a special experience? Then look no further than Costa Brava! The name alone conjures up thoughts of a gorgeous holiday. And lovers of football can add the magic of FC Barcelona into the mix as well. Each year, the popular coastal region to the north of Barcelona attracts around 1000 teams from across Europe and even the USA to its sunny climes. The magnificent beaches, endless attractions, beautiful weather and the magical sound of Camp Nou stadium are like a magnet for football fanatics. Euro-Sportring will be adding another series of exciting international tournaments to this location.

Participating countries

Program

Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Saturday
Morning

Arrival for groups staying for 7 nights: check-in with welcome address and information from our on-site employees at the impressive Blanes sports arena.

Sunday
Morning

Beach and sun

Monday
Morning

Arrival for groups staying for 5 nights: check-in with welcome address and information from our on-site employees.

Evening

Team leader meeting: welcome reception arranged by the organisers for the team leaders. You will receive information about the programme and the tournament, and the organising team will introduce themselves.

Tuesday
Morning

Start of the match programme. The tournament will be held at a spacious sports park with 12 grass pitches close to Blanes. The matches will be officiated by referees from the Catalan football association.

Evening

Welcome ceremony at the sports arena in Blanes, with a show, national anthems, a flag parade and Catalan fireworks

wednesday
Morning

Group matches according to the tournament schedule.

Afternoon

Free time. See tourist information for some great tips.

thursday
Morning

Continuation of the match programme. Qualification matches and finals followed by the prize-giving ceremony at the sports park.

Afternoon

UEFA Respect ceremony and awarding of prize to the winner: every participant receives a medal on the podium.

Friday
Morning

Free time. Optional: Visit to Camp Nou stadium and Barcelona. Fun at the beach or Costa Brava boat ride: Santa Susanna <> Tossa de Mar.

Afternoon

Departure with a 4 night stay. The teams staying 5 or 7 night stays depart on Saturday

Sport facilities

The Copa Castell takes place at a large sports park just outside the seaside resort of Blanes. The grounds feature 15 grass pitches, various other facilities (changing rooms, parking, first aid), and a café bar with a spacious shaded terrace. The grounds come complete with terraces, giving supporters a good view of the fields. During tournament days, there is a multilingual Euro-Sportring desk, where team leaders can go for information and bookings.

About the organiser

The Copa Castell is a joint project of UD Cirera, the local Euro-Sportring team and the Catalan Football Association. They guarantee the professional organisation of the tournament.

 

 

Touristic information

Costa Brava/Costa Maresme

The Costa Brava and Costa Maresme are among the most popular coastal areas of Spain. This area, north of Barcelona, is actually one of the most popular coastlines in Europe. In particular, between the towns of Calella and Lloret de Mar you'll find miles of beautiful sandy beaches and boulevards dotted with cafés, clubs and restaurants. Every spot along the coast, from Lloret de Mar to Santa Susanna of Malgrat de Mar, has its own unique charm and attractions.

Barcelona

Barcelona is somewhere you simply have to see. This unique city has a number of extraordinary attractions. The Sagrada Familia is one of the most bizarre and characteristic buildings in the city. This cathedral has been under construction since 1882. The Plaza de Catalunya and las Ramblas are also special meeting points, with lots of shops, restaurants and terraces. Other beautiful areas include the Gothic quarter, with its narrow, picturesque alleyways; Montjuic hill, the location of the Olympic Park and with a stunning view over the city and sea. And last but not least, don't miss out on a trip to Park Guell.

FC Barcelona, Stadion Camp Nou

A visit to Camp Nou stadium is definitely worth the effort. With 110,000 seats it's the largest stadium in Europe. And of course, as a football fan, there's no getting away from FC Barcelona. For the people of Catalonia, ‘Barça’ is more than just a football club. Barcelona unites all Catalonians!

Please be aware that the Camp Nou stadium is currently under construction. It is not possible to visit the stadium. You can only visit the Barça museum.

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