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Monte GordoRunning week
It is once again time to lace up your running shoes for our popular running week this autumn! We are building on a familiar programme and creating the joy of running together with our experienced coaches. Together with our profiles Anders Szalkai and Mustafa Mohamed and 10-15 running coaches, we offer speed groups for all levels. Join us and share the joy of running!
You’ll experience great runs, smart technique tips, fast intervals, useful hill training and fantastic views during the coastal pass. Every day we also meet the sun during the morning jog on the mile-long beach. You will also be offered a wide range of other training such as yoga and various strength and fitness classes.
Monte Gordo offers many measured running trails in the nature reserve, on the beach and along the country roads. Just outside our hotel, a nature reserve begins with undulating forest paths that are perfect for running. The nature reserve is bordered by Monte Gordo to the west, Vila Real de San António and Spain to the east, the beach and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The mile-long beach is also well suited to running of various types, such as distance, intervals and speed play. The ebb and flow of the river means that the beach is tightly packed and the running experience is further enhanced by the minimal gradient.
It’s not unusual for people who weren’t keen on running before travelling to leave Monte Gordo as enthusiastic runners!
Of course, holiday destinations offer more than just exercise opportunities. Sometimes it’s wonderful to simply relax and enjoy the sun, beach and good food. Why not take the opportunity to rent a bike and explore the area on your own? The area is rich in beautiful natural areas, charming seaside restaurants and a wonderful beach that invites you for long, relaxing walks. We believe in living a balanced life, enjoying the good things in life while promoting health.
Travel facts
Sample programme (from autumn 2025)
Training programme (example)
Saturday 10 October
- 11:00-20:00 Approx arrivals
- 15:00 Shakeout run – gathering outside Dunamar
- 16:30 Core – Plankan
Sunday 11 October
- 07:30 Morning jog/walking 30 min + mobility 15 min
- 07:30 Yoga – Small training hall
- 10:00 Welcome meeting followed by a tour – The conference
- 11:30 HIIT – Grass area
- 11:30 Core – Plankan
- 15:00 Zumba – Plankan
- 15:00 Barbell physics – Large training hall
- 15:00 Circuit training – Cages
- 16:15 Running/Warm-up distance, running training and running strength
- 17:45 YinYoga for runners – Large training hall
- 20:30 Mingle with the kids at Dunamar Hotel
Monday 12 October
- 07:30 Morning jog/walking 30 min + mobility 15 min
- 07:30 Yoga – Small training hall
- 10:00 Running/20 km threshold run on the “Castro Marim round” in different speed groups, or 8 km Western Forest with speed element
- 10:15 Gymnastics – Plankan
- 11:45 Circuit training – Cages
- 11:45 Core – Grass area
- 15:00 Afro/Latino – Plankan
- 15:00 Beach physics – Strand/Buren
- 15:00 Kettlebells – Grass area
- 16:15 Running/Distance running “recovery” about 30 min in different speed groups
- 17:15 Yoga/Wabing for runners – Small training hall
- 20:00 Lecture – The Conference
Tuesday 13 October
- 07:30 Morning jog/walking 30 min + mobility 15 min
- 07:30 Yoga – Small training hall
- 10:15 HIIT – Grass area
- 10:15 Mobility for runners – Plankan
- 11:30 Flowtankpass – Beaches
- 11:30 Barbell physics – Large training hall
- 11:30 Zumba – Plankan
- 15:00 Running/short interval sessions on track
- 17:00 After Run – The beach bar
Wednesday 14 October
- 09:00 Run/Long run in Odeleite 10-14 km + alt run home 28 km with two coffee stops
- 10:15 Barbell physics – Large training hall
- 11:30 Afro/Latino – Plankan
- 15:30 Circuit training – Cages
- 15:30 Core – Grass area
- 16:30 YinYoga for runners – Small training hall
- 17:30 After Run with Q&A in the bar at Dunamar
Thursday 15 October
- 07:00 Morning jog 35-40 min
- 07:45 Yoga – Large training hall
- 10:15 HIIT – Plankan
- 10:15 Kettlebells – Small training hall
- 10:15 Zumba – Plankan
- 11:30 Beach physics – Strand/Buren
- 11:30 Mobility for runners – Grass surface
- 15:00 Flowtankpass – Beaches
- 15:00 Gymnastics – Plankan
- 16:15 Running/Interval ladder with rest
- 17:45 Yoga/Wabing for runners – Small training hall
- 20:30 Lecture: Prehab – running injuries with Hasse – Conference
Friday 16 October
- 08:30 Kustpasset – 3 options. 1) Trail 15 or 8 km. 2) Trail round with views over 5.4 km. 3) Direct to the village and view jog or walk
- 14:30 Return journey by bus
- 16:30 Core – Grass area
- 16:30 Yoga recovery session – Plankan
- 20:30 Mingle and bubbles with slide show – Conference
- Disco night with Silent Disco – Conference
Saturday 17 October
- 07:00 Power Walk/Walk 30 min
- 07:00 Yoga – Small training hall
- 09:00 Running for those participants who go home late / distance pass
Program
Our hotels
Hotel Apartamento Dunamar
Dunamar is perfectly located directly on the beach with private entrance and exit to the beach and boardwalk.
Alcazar Hotel & SPA
Alcazar is perfectly located near the nature reserve with great walking and running trails and only 350 metres away is the mile-long beach. Restaurants, shops and the small centre of Monte Gordo are within
The Prime Energize Hotel
Prime Energize Hotel is a newly opened hotel (2017) with 105 fresh modern rooms. The atmosphere is young, modern and friendly.
COMBINE TRAINING WITH GOLF
Enjoy great rounds on some of the Algarve’s best courses – beautiful views, well-manicured fairways and plenty of time for both play and socialising. Everything is prepared – just grab your clubs and get out on the course.
Golf package 2026
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Package 1 – 120 EUR (220 EUR with golf cart)
Two included rounds – Monday, at Castro Marim and Wednesday, at Quinta do Vale
Package 2 – 235 EUR (380 EUR with golf cart)
Three included rounds – Monday, Wednesday and Friday – at Castro Marim, Quinta do Vale and Quinta da Ria / Quinta de Cima
If two of you want to play with a golf cart, only one of you needs to choose this option when booking.
Tee times
We book tee times as close to 09:00 as possible each time.
If you wish to change the time – please contact info@springtime.se after your booking.
Possible surcharges for changes may apply.
HCP requirements
28 for men and 36 for women.
Golf car
Possibility to add golf car in both packages.
Equipment loan
Borrow free of charge – We have both men’s and women’s kits for right and left-handed players on site.
Transport to and from the courses
Travel to and from the courses is not included, and play is on your own.
Do you have any questions?
You are welcome to contact us at info@springtime.se
Castro Marim Golf & Country Club
A classic course in the eastern Algarve with 27 holes divided into three nine-hole loops: Grouse, Atlantic and Guadiana, the terrain is gently undulating with pine trees, water hazards and well-placed bunkers. Views of the Guadiana River and the Spanish border make the round both scenic and challenging.
Travel time: About 15 minutes from Dunamar
Designed by golf legend Severiano Ballesteros, this 18-hole course offers an exciting and strategic layout with six par-3s, six par-4s and six par-5s. Beautifully situated on the Guadiana River, the course combines generous fairways with water hazards and well-placed bunkers – a course that challenges both strategy and precision.
Travel time: About 15 minutes from Dunamar
Quinta da Ria / Quinta de Cima
Two renowned 18-hole courses in the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, near Tavira.
- Quinta da Ria is the more open and scenic of the two, with a flat layout and great sea views from several holes.
- Quinta de Cima is slightly longer and technically more difficult, with narrower fairways, more water hazards and fast greens.
Both courses are of very high quality and offer a great end to the golf week.
Travel time: About 20 minutes from Dunamar
