PINE CLIFFS ESTIMA ACADEMY

Since 2021, Estima Sports has been hosting top quality football camps at Pine Cliffs Resort, located between Vilamoura and Albufeira. With regularly scheduled camps over school half-term breaks, Easters and Summers, the ocean-side pitch at Pine Cliffs has been a perfect spot for our academy.

May 2026 Pro Guest

JOHN ARNE RIISE

We are pleased to announce our first Pro Guest for 2026 football camps at Pine Cliffs Resort - ex Liverpool and Norwegian international full-back John Arne Riise. With just under 500 Premier League appearances and a Champions League title under his belt, it will be great to be coaching alongside John between 26th May to 30th May this year!

CAMP DATES 2026

Easter Camps

30th March - 24th April

May Half Term*

23rd May - 31st May

Summer Camps*

1st June - 6th September

October Half Term

19th October - 1st November

Christmas Camps

21st December - 3rd January

9:30 - 11:30am every day

*Camp Hours ages 5-10 9:00-11:00am, ages 10-16 11:15-13:15

PRO GUESTS

Since 2025, we've had pro guest players join us at the Pine Cliffs academy to offer coaching points, sign memorabilia, and talk about and answer questions on how football can be when played at a professional level, inspiring our young players to aim high.

May 2026 Guest

John Arne Riise

For May 2026 Half Term camps at Pine Cliffs Resort, we will have the pleasure of coaching alongside ex Liverpool, Fulham and Roma full-back John Arne Riise! He will be present and will make appearances at the academy between the 26th and 30th May this year. Book your academy experience now!

August 2025 Guest

Dimitar Berbatov

In August 2025, we had the pleasure of being joined by former Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur striker Dimitar Berbatov. The Bulgarian international’s unique playing style, composure, and consistency at the highest level have cemented his legacy as one of the most gifted forwards of his generation.

July 2025 Guest

John O'Shea

In late July 2025, we were pleased to welcome former Manchester United defender John O’Shea. A highly respected Republic of Ireland international, O’Shea was renowned for his versatility, reliability, and intelligence across the back line.

July 2025 Guest

Louis Saha

In mid July 2025, we welcomed former Manchester United striker Louis Saha. A French international known for his pace, power, and technical ability, Saha made a significant impact at the highest level and remains remembered as a dynamic and effective forward of his era.

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