Madeira Option South Africa 2010

WORLD CUP FIFA 2010Participating teams’ pre World Cup training

The Madeira Option

• The climatic conditions and geography of the Island of Madeira are similar to the ones found in the Republic of South Africa;

the Ideal place

• The medium to high levels of humidity, to training and living in altitude within the ranges of the Southern African plateau;

• Our Region is well structured to offer full 1st. world benefits, regarding accommodation, training facilities, health care and relaxation;

• Madeira is internationally known as one of the safest tourist destinations in the world;

• Natural beauty, unpolluted environment, and the highest levels of safety and security found anywhere in the world.

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The Madeira optionParticipating teams’ pre World Cup training

LOCATION

location

• Both Territories, although in opposing hemispheres, are at the same distance from the Equator, in parallel 32, Madeira to the North and South Africa to the South, thus sharing the characteristics of a Subtropical climate;

• The difference between time zones of the two countries is only one hour in Summer, eliminating this way the threat of jetlag;

• The Island of Madeira is close to the half way mark between Northern Europe, Northern America and South Africa;

• It is a developed European Region very close to Africa.

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CLIMATE

climate and altitude• Madeira presents a variety of micro climates that provide a wide

choice of conditions for specific training needs;

• Subtropical climate with Ocean facing escarpments and interior plateaus with similar altitudes;

• Plateaus famous for the sunny days, with low temperatures and at times with high levels of humidity;

• Similar atmospheric pressure values at sea level – 1000 hPa, and in altitude, close to the 1600 meter mark – 800 hPa;

• The temperature variations in the coastal towns in both territories, in the given months, range from 10º C and 21º C.

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sub - tropical climate

Climate comparative data – Madeira (May) – South Africa (July)LOCATIONS - MADEIRA - SOUTH AFRICA SITUATED ALT. TZ A. PRESSURE

MADEIRA ISLAND ALTITUDE m. h. Min. Med. Max. am pm HpaCOASTAL TOWNS - TRAINING & ACCOMMODATIONFunchal low 10 0 17 19 23 60 80 1000Ribeira Brava low 10 0 17 19 23 60 80 1000Santa Cruz low 10 0 16 19 22 60 80 1000Machico low 10 0 16 19 22 60 80 1000ALTITUDE ACCOMMODATIONChoupana - Funchal medium 700 0 10 19 18 100 50 900Monte - Funchal medium 700 0 10 19 18 100 50 900Santo da Serra - Santa Cruz medium 700 0 10 19 18 100 50 900Encumeada - Ribeira Brava high 1100 0 8 12 15 100 30 850Eira do Serrado - Funchal high 1100 0 8 12 15 100 30 850LOCALS FOR ALTITUDE TRAININGChoupana - Funchal medium 700 0 10 19 18 100 50 900Camacha - Santa Cruz medium 800 0 10 19 18 100 50 900Montado do Pereiro - Funchal medium 900 0 10 19 18 100 50 900Santo da Serra - Machico medium 700 0 10 19 18 100 50 900Chão da Lgoa - Funchal high 1500 0 7 10 13 100 30 800Paul da Serra high 1620 0 6 9 12 100 30 800

SOUTH AFRICA ALTITUDE m. h. Min. Med. Max. am pm HpaCOASTAL TOWNSCape Town low 17 +1 11 18 22 91 67 1000Port Elizabeth low 61 +1 11 13 23 83 56 1000Durban low 14 +1 15 19 25 71 61 1000ALTITUDE CITIESJohannesburg high 1753 +1 8 15 20 69 32 800Bloemfontein high 1400 +1 1 7 21 71 32 800Pretoria high 1214 +1 9 11 23 72 31 850Nelspruit medium 600 +1 12 23 24 70 30 900Rustenburg high 1500 +1 9 16 21 71 33 800Polokwane high 1310 +1 11 20 23 72 32 800

T. Cº HUM. %

cities and villages

Cape Town Port Elizabeth Durban

Ribeira Brava Funchal Machico

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MADEIRA

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SPORTS FACILITIES

sports facilities• in the last few years, several sports infra-structures were built;

• with special incidence on football fields, uniformly distributed practically by all Island districts;

• some of the sports facilities belong to local clubs;

• indoor pools can be found in all districts and an Olympic Swimming Pool in the capital city of Funchal;

• three golf courses – Santo da Serra, Palheiro Golf and Porto Santo;

• 3 recreation sea marinas.

Maritimo sports center – alt. 350 meters

Ribeira Brava sports center – alt. 50 meters.

Nacional sports center – alt. 700 meters

Camacha sports centres – alt. 850 meters.

Swimming pools


ACCOMMODATION

accommodation

• Madeira has a famous history as a tourist destination spanning the last 200 years;

• The majority of the hotels in the Island belong to well known national and international chains;

• 2/3 of its territory is classified as a Nature Reserve, protected by UNESCO;

• we have witnessed the development of high quality mountain resorts and inns.

the teams can stay here – Funchal alt. 700 meters

… or here in Funchal – alt. 1100 meters

… and more Funchal

or at Monte – alt. 600 meters

or at Ribeira Brava – alt. 1000 meters

or Santo da Serra - alt. 700 meters

and the families can stay here - Funchal

or here … - Funchal

… and more beautiful Funchal!

for journalist … also at Funchal

Ponta do Sol

Santa Cruz


LEISURE

leisure and recreational activities• WALKING TRAILS - Very popular among foreign visitors allowing them to

access the most remote and beautiful landscapes in the island, walking trough indescribable natural beauty;

• GOLF – The all year round mild climate, allows playing golf throughout the year. The breathtaking scenery enjoyed from the 3 courses make them extremely popular among our visitors and families;

• SPA – WELLNESS - The Island of Madeira is rich in healthy natural elements. These are used to provide the ingredients for invigorating and healthy therapy of the body and mind;

• CULTURE – The Madeira archipelago has a rich cultural heritage with the capital city Funchal the staging point between Europe, Africa and the Americas. The ensuing prosperity produced a legacy of beautiful well preserved manor houses, small palaces, monuments, churches and monasteries;

• SPORTS & OUTDOOR– Due to the privileged prevailing weather, with mild temperatures all year round, the practice of sports is well ingrained into the population of Madeira and its visitors.

walking mountain trails

golf courses

landscape and views

beaches and natural sea water pools

boats trips and cruises

cultural heritage

and other activities

in conclusion• Firstly, we have faithfully demonstrated the similarities between

the climatic conditions, and other equally important elements, found in Madeira and in the South African locations, where the finals matches of the World Cup will be played;

• Secondly, we have demonstrated that Madeira offers a wide range of high quality infrastructures, both sports and accommodation, very adequate to the needs of the pre training of any national team;

• We also believe that the natural beauty of the Island of Madeira combined with a healthy and very safe environment, will undoubtedly contribute to the welfare of the players and consequently to a top quality training time.

we welcome you to Madeira !

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Madeira Option South Africa 2010