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Pre-Season Stages

Where UK clubs build their season.

Duration: 4–15 nights
Group size: 18–40 players + staff
Season: Year-round
The Story

Built for UK clubs running their summer block in Spain. Pick the base city, pick the length between four and fifteen nights, pick full board or half. We sort the training pitches, the friendlies against age-matched Spanish opposition, the recovery pool and the coach. Your staff coach. The lads train, play, eat, sleep. Nothing else to think about.

What's Included
  • 01Choice of base: Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona or Málaga
  • 024 to 15 nights, full board or half board
  • 03Daily access to FIFA-standard grass training pitches
  • 04Two to four friendlies arranged against age-matched Spanish clubs
  • 05Strength-and-conditioning gym time and pool recovery sessions
  • 06Team hotel within driving distance of pitch and stadium
  • 07Private coach with driver for transfers and daily pitch shuttles
  • 08One Odisea contact on the ground from arrival to flight home
Sample Itinerary

Day by day.

A sample shape of the trip. We adjust every itinerary to the group, the season and the dates.

  1. ArrivalDay I
    IDay 1

    Arrival

    Airport pickup by private coach, transfer to the team hotel, pitch walkaround and kit drop, welcome meal and first team meeting.

  2. TrainDay II
    IIDay 2

    Train

    Morning fitness work on the training pitch, afternoon technical session, gym and pool recovery before dinner.

  3. MatchDay III
    IIIDay 3

    Match

    Light morning shakeout, pre-match meal at the hotel, evening friendly against an age-matched Spanish club, post-match recovery.

  4. IVDay IV
    IVDay 4

    Recovery

    Pool, stretching and a video session in the morning, optional stadium tour or beach walk in the afternoon, full board through the day.

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Frequently asked

The questions every group asks before they book.

What does the Pre-Season Stages tour include?

The Pre-Season Stages tour includes Choice of base: Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona or Málaga, 4 to 15 nights, full board or half board, Daily access to FIFA-standard grass training pitches, Two to four friendlies arranged against age-matched Spanish clubs, Strength-and-conditioning gym time and pool recovery sessions, Team hotel within driving distance of pitch and stadium, Private coach with driver for transfers and daily pitch shuttles, and One Odisea contact on the ground from arrival to flight home. Group size ranges from 18–40 players + staff. Lodging, ground transport between cities, English-speaking trip leader on the ground, and a custom itinerary brief sent to each traveler before departure are part of every Odisea tour.

How long is the Pre-Season Stages tour and where does it run?

The standard length is 4–15 nights across 4 structured days. Dates can be shifted to match school calendars, club seasons or corporate diaries.

Who is the Pre-Season Stages tour designed for?

Where UK clubs build their season. Suitable group profile: 18–40 players + staff. Odisea Tours has been running Spain group travel since 2005, with experience across youth clubs, US and UK schools, university groups, veterans associations and corporate teams.

How do I book the Pre-Season Stages tour and what is the typical price range?

Booking starts with a free 15 to 30 minute planning call where we confirm dates, group size and inclusions. A custom quote follows within 48 hours with a per-traveler price. Pricing varies by season, group size and lodging tier. Final terms include a refundable deposit and tiered cancellation policy. Contact bookings@odisea-tours.com or use the plan-your-tour form.

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