Athletic Bilbao

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Your school or club team can receive top class training from Athletic Bilbao’s full time professional club coaches, with courses adapted to the requirements and ability level of your group.

Athletic Bilbao is one of the oldest clubs in Spain and the club is particular in Europe as it is one of the few major clubs to bring young local talent through the ranks via its Academy or ‘Cantera’, which is where you will spend the majority of your football tour experience.

You’ll be training on the same complex as the first team, with its myriad of playing areas and on top of world class training, groups also get the opportunity to watch first team and youth team training sessions (subject to match and training schedules) and receive a behind the scenes tour of the magnificent San Mamés stadium. This is a fantastic opportunity for budding players to live the lives of professional footballers. Why not make your next football tour a once-in-a-lifetime development trip to Athletic Bilbao?

 

Athletic Bilbao is one of the oldest clubs in Spain, established when the English brought football to the Peninsula in the late 19th Century. A strong first division team in ‘La Liga’, Athletic Bilbao is only one of nine teams to win the championship title since it was first established in 1928.

The club is particular in Europe as it is one of the few major clubs to bring young local talent through the ranks via its Academy or 'Cantera'.  Basques are proud of their distinct identity and Athletic Bilbao aims to hold the same values.

Playing in their distinctive red and white striped shirts, Athletic have won 8 league titles and have 25 domestic Cup victories.

Full Name: Athletic Club Bilbao
Nickname: Los Leones (The Lions)
Founded:
1898
Manager: Marcelo Bielsa
President: Josu Urrutia
Stadium: San Mamés
Stadium Capacity: 39,750
League: La Liga
Shirt Sponsor: Petronor
Sports brand sponsor: Umbro
Website: http://www.athletic-club.net

Honours:

La Liga
Winners (8): 1930, 1931, 1934, 1936, 1943, 1956, 1983, 1984
Copa del Rey (Kings Cup)
Winners (24)
Supercopa de Espana
Winners (1): 1985

 

 
 

We work in partnership with our partner clubs, tournament organisers and multi-sport venues to offer a range of quality accommodation options sutable for groups of young sports people. Our accommodation is renowned for being in great locations, either in close proximity to the training grounds or at a resort style complex with many sport or leisure options for the group.

We believe our chosen accommodation options are of a significantly higher standard than the industry norm, and unless specifically requested your group will be placed in high quality 3 or 4* accommodation.

3*** Hotel Andrea
Hotel Andrea is one of inspiresport’s chosen partners in Bilbao . The three star hotel is located 5 minutes from Bilbao’s small airport and only 10 minutes from Athletic Bilbao’s training grounds and the city centre.

Set in its own vast grounds, the Hotel’s annex also houses Athletic Bilbao’s Academy players, so a full ‘football experience’ is assured!

Outdoor facilities include a football pitch, tennis court and driving range which can be included in inspiresport packages.  Hotel Andrea’s restaurant caters both full and half board to inspiresport groups.  Rooms are bright and modern with conveniences such as private bathroom, safety deposit box and TV.  The Hotel bar/reception area is a pleasant environment where are groups can meet and relax.

3*** Hotel Loiu
A charming hotel, Hotel Loiu is situated in a small town on the outskirts of Bilbao, in a pretty and lush environment.

It has 24 double rooms, in a cosy Victorian style, with en suite bathrooms. A restaurant, cafeteria and snack bar are all on site.

Aside from its professional team track history, Athletic Bilbao is reputed for its Youth Academy. Spain has consistently produced some of the world’s best footballers and La Liga is one of the most skilled leagues in the world. Athletic has had its part to play in Spain’s success, putting youth talent at the forefront of its aims and objectives as a club.

Dedicated facilities at Lezama consist of 5 grass pitches, one artificial pitch and a covered pavilion with gym, medical centre and residencies for the Academy’s numerous teams.

So serious are Athletic Bilbao about their reputation in youth talent, they have established a network of ‘mini Lezamas’ across the province. Hundreds of school children have the opportunity to benefit from Athletic's youth experts.

A typical football tour package includes:

  • Pre-departure information service
  • Return flights to Spain
  • Ground transportation provided for scheduled activities
  • x nights in 3* Hotel Andrea Bilbao (based on 2-3 sharing)
  • All meals typically including breakfast, lunch and a two course evening meal (1st meal dinner on day 1 and last meal lunch on last day)
  • Minimum of 5 x2hr training sessions with Athletic Bilbao on all aspects of play from their full-time coaching staff
  • Use of the state of the art facilities at Athletic Bilbao
  • Watch Athletic Bilbao first team and youth team training sessions (subject to match and training schedules)
  • Minimum of 1 pre-arranged match per team against similar standard local opposition (additional matches may be subject to a small supplement)
  • Behind the scenes San Mames Stadium tour & visit to official club shop
  • Use of sports facilities in close proximity to hotel (tennis, table tennis, indoor gymnasium, 3 v 3 football court)
  • Complimentary inspiresport branded football kit (shirt, shorts and socks)
  • Medals and certificates
  • Scheduled on-site evening activities
  • Supervisory FREE places for the Sports Trip Organisers
  • Teacher coach education opportunities for Sports Trip Organisers
  • Services of a resident inspiresport tour coordinator throughout stay
  • Baggage Allowance of 15kg or 20kg depending on airline (hold luggage only)
  • All airport, airline and government taxes
  • Printed itineraries and information guide

Optional Extras

  • Tickets and transport to fixture
  • Single room supplements
  • Additional charges for rooms
  • Guided tour of Bilbao city centre
  • Additional sightseeing tours
  • Tour of the Gugenheim Museum
  • Extended stay

What Is Not Included

  • Transfers to and from UK airport
  • Personal Expenditure
  • Refundable deposits requested on arrival by some accommodation providers
  • Cost of passport and visas
  • Additional paying adults and single room supplements
 
 

Bilbao, located in the North of Spain, is the largest city in the Basque Country and the capital of the province of Biscay (Basque).

As well as the famous Guggenheim Museum, the city acts as home for the Fine Arts Museum recognised as one of Spain’s finest art museums and the Maritime Museum on the Nervión’s banks, which recently hosted the RMS Titanic exhibition which has been touring Europe. Museums are only a part of the city’s attractions.

Useful Information:

Distance from Hotel to Training Ground:
7km (max 25min by coach)
Closest Airport:
Bilbao Airport: 2km from hotel

 

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