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KITESURFING HOLIDAYS IN PORTUGAL & THE ALGARVE
PRAIA DE ALVOR MULTI-ACTIVITY HOLIDAYS - The Guides & Coaches
All the sports and activities offered on your Multi-activity holiday comply to the highest safety standards and are offered by trained professionals with all the relevant qualifications, accreditations and know-how. Our tuition and courses follow the guidelines laid out by the governing body for each sport and meet all the necessary safety requirements.
Quick links: Kitesurfing | Yoga | Mountain Biking | Scuba Diving | Massage
Kitesurfing School
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All the kitesurfing instructors at the Praia de alvor kiteboarding academy are qualified IKO International kiteboarding Organization professionals. This kitesurfing accreditation ensures that you are taught by qualified instructors using proven teaching techniques and that all the courses follow the latest safety guidelines for accredited schools. |
EQUIPMENT & SAFETY
Your safety is our prime concern, we offer a low student-to-teacher
ratio and have a rescue
vehicle (Zodiac)
at our disposal at
all times. The center
has the latest safety systems as well
as helmets and life
vests.
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Yoga Instructor
The yoga instructor has a degree in physical education and is also an instructor in Sivandanda yoga. This yoga is based on the 12 main poses, including sun salutation, breathing exercises, and relaxation. The Yoga instructor is also skilled in other styles and adopts these styles where necessary according to the level and needs of the clients.
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Mountain Biking guides
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 The mountain biking staff are qualified in the UK and their qualifications are recognised by the BCF British Cycling Federation which is the national governing body for cycle racing for Great Britain.
The BCF, in turn, is a member of the UCI Union Cycliste Internationale (International Cycling Union), the world governing body for the sport of cycling and the UEC Union Européenne de Cyclisme (the European Cycling Union).
 The instructors are level 2 mias trained.
MIAS accreditaion is from the ABC awarding body consortium and has national accreditation with the ABCC Association British Cycle Coaches and the CTC Cyclists Touring Club and is also recognised by AALA Adventure Activities Licensing Authority, an independent licensing authority for outdoor activity centers.
EQUIPMENT & SAFETY
Again, all the equipment used is specifically designed for this terrain with safety being the key factor. The bikes all have disk brakes and good suspension.
Your experience and/or needs will be assessed and the right track and equipment chosen for you and the group.
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Massage Therapist
The physiotherapist is Registered with the Health Professional Council (UK), Portugal & Germany and is a Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. The physiotherapist has a number of high profile surf and other clients that she regularly attends to and she can offer either massage or tailored, sports-specific exercise.
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SCUBA Diving instructors
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The diving school was founded in 1996 and is the oldest and finest in Lagos. The instructors are PADI Professional Association of Diving Professionals, IAHD International Association for Handicapped Divers & CMAS Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (World Underwater Federation) qualified and know the Algarve waters better than anyone else.
The diving school is the only one to also have it's own 50m long training pool on site for instruction. On-site there are classrooms with TV, video, computers, DVD as well as a host of equipment. There are changing rooms, showers & toilets, compressor room, restaurant and poolside bar as well as the workshop.
EQUIPMENT & SAFETY
Beginners will be taken through everything they need to know including safety awareness with a PADi qualified instructor. If you are a qualified diver (you will need to show your license) you will be taken separately on a dive to see one of the local wrecks. Please note many PADI courses are available separately.
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0871 218 0360 |
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+44 208 144 1035 |
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