WELCOME TO SAND DUNES
smooth and enjoyable navigation on soft ground forests
GENERAL INFORMATION
For many year the sand dunes area was our premium camp. Technical maps, soft ground, small villages for quality sprint trainings... we had it all!
Nowadays, although the severe damage caused by the big forest fires of 2017, we still have enough forest maps to have a week long training camp - just check them all below!
What can you expect? Good quality maps and courses, most at running distance from the accommodation, perfect for a season opening training camp or some travel days near the sea...
Even better... this camp can easily be combined with our aguiar da beira trainign camp – only 1h30 of driving between the camps.
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BOOKING & AVAILABILITY
The camp in the sand dunes area is available from november till april, avoiding high fires risk dates. If you want to visit us outside this period, do contact us. Even if the period is well limited, our training list is constantly updated allowing you to visit this area several times and always get new courses and updated maps.
As a base we offer you full packages with accommodation and training maps. You can also add food and car rental.
Why do we do this? Simply because we can then guarantee you stay on a quality accommodation, close to the training areas. This will only make your training camp better!
Just want to have training maps? No problem, contact us and we can also help you with that.
To proceed with your reservation just start by filling our booking form below. If you still are on a preliminary stage of your travel plans, feel free to send us your questions via email or WhatsApp.
Please do your booking as soon as possible. Since accommodations are limited, booking in advance will guarantee you best possible accommodation places.
Booking only training maps: - please do it at least 5 days before arrival. Our maps are professionally printed on waterproof paper (top quality) so we need time to guarantee that we have printed maps for you.
After we receive your booking enquire, we will send you a full quotation of your travel based on your travel details. We always work hard to make your travel as easy and cheap as possible.
MAPS, TERRAINS & TRAININGS
MAPS
- Few big areas of forest training maps available in the Sand-Dunes Area – 50.6km2 of high quality and updated training maps, totalling 6 forest maps
- Nice sand dune maps, varying from fast and regular relief to very detailed and technical areas.
- Several sprint maps available - 10.7km2 of updated training maps, totalling 7 sprint maps
- High quality training sessions - from typical session (sprint, middle, long type) to special technique sessions.
NOTE: all areas used for trainings are up to date. Our team member Rafael Miguel is in charge of updating all training maps before each season.
| Map | Name | Year | Map Makers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0_Gafanhas | Area: 9.5km2 | ||
 | Gafanhas/strong> | 2018 (2022) | Rui Antunes José Batista Rafael Miguel (update 2022) |
| 2.0 Dunas de Vagos | total area: 11.5km2 | ||
 | Dunas de Vagos | 2014 (2023) | Rui Antunes José Batista Rafael Miguel (update 2023) |
| 3.0 Dunas de Mira Norte | total area: 5,5km2 | ||
 | Dunas de Mira Norte | 2013 (2018) | Rui Antunes José Batista (update 2018) |
| 4.0 Palheirão | total area: 2,2km2 | ||
 | Dunas do Palheirão | 2019 | Rui Antunes |
| 5.0 Quaios | total area: 8,9km2 | ||
 | Dunas de Quiaios Norte | 2019 | Rui Antunes Alexandre Reis (update 2019) |
 | Dunas de Quiaios Sul | 2019 | Alexandre Reis (2019) Rui Antunes |
| 6.0 Leirosa | total area: 4,2km2 | ||
 | Dunas da Leirosa | 2018/2022 | Janne Weckman Timo Joensu Alexandre Reis (2022) |
| Map | Name | Year | Map Makers |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.Aveiro Urbano | Area: 3,6km2 | ||
 | Aveiro Urbano | 2016-2023 | Rafael Miguel |
| B. Praia de Mira Urbano | Area: 0,5km2 | ||
 | Praia de Mira Urbano | 2017-2022 | Rafael Miguel |
| C. Mira-Villas Urbano | Area: 0,7km2 | ||
 | Mira-Villas Urbano | 2017-2022 | Rafael Miguel |
| D. _Figueira da Foz & Buarcos Urbano | Area: 4,4km2 | ||
 | Buarcos | 2019 | Rafael Miguel |
 | Figueira da Foz | 2019 | Rafael Miguel |
 | Tavarede | 2022 | Alexandre Reis |
| E. Montemor-O-Velho Urbano | Area: 0,5km2 | ||
 | Montemor-O-Velho | 2019-2022 | Rafael Miguel |
| F. _Coimbra Urbano | Area: 2km2 | ||
 | Coimbra - Old city center | 2019 | Rafael Miguel |
 | Coimbra - new city area | 2021 | Alexandre Reis |
TRAINING LIST
Our team is very experienced and takes pride in the quality of the training we prepare. That is why our training list is very dynamic. New trainings are always being made; old trainings being discontinued.
To check our current training list, click here:
LOCATIONS
ACCOMMODATIONS & PRICES
We have partner agreements with several accommodations inside the Sand Dunes area – all within 15min drive from most of the training maps. In all accommodations we can guarantee quality arrangements for your camp.
On the Hotel style accommodations, our Reference Accommodation is Hotel Mira-Villas. The standard package includes accommodation, breakfast, and training maps. Half-board or full-board supplements are available. Self Catering packages can also be arranged here for big groups.
On Self catering accommodations, the standard package includes accommodation and training maps. On some, breakfast can be included. On all self-catering options there will be a full equipped kitchen for guests to use.
Click on the name of each accommodation to see more information.
| Accommodation & Training Maps | Half Board | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| in single room (per person/per day) |
in double room (per person/per day) |
in triple room (per person/per day) |
price per meal | |
| Mira-Villas Hotel | 72€ | 46,50€ | 43,00€ | 14,50€ |
| Quiaios Hotel | ||||
| in double room (per person/per day) |
in 4pax room (per person/per day) |
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| Hostel Praia de Mira | ||||
INCLUDES:
- Accommodation & training maps package includes accommodation, breakfast and 2 training maps per day.
- Price in MiraVillas Hotel is valid from november to march. Outside that period prices are sliglty higher.
- On self-catering accommodations price does not include breakfast. It can be included has an extra.
- Prices will be adjusted according to booking details.
- If you just want to buy training maps, each map cost 6€ - maps are professionally printed on waterproof paper, with tapes on the terrain.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Travel insurance;
- Personal accidents insurance;
- All extras not included on the price.
CAR RENTAL & BUS
We can take care of your car rental need or even rent you a bus with driver during your full stay (ideal for big groups).
We have agreement with 2 car rental companies. On both cases the cars are picked and dropped directly at the airport station.
Prices?
The car rental prices are dependable of a lot of factors. If you want quotation for your car rental needs, please proceed with your booking. We will send you a quotation free of charge.
