Quinta do Lago, one of Europe's top sport and lifestyle resorts, will welcome FIFA World Cup finalists Croatia to its state-of-the-art training base, The Campus next month (September) as they begin their preparations for the Euro 2020 qualification campaign.

The 45,000 sq foot Campus is the latest multi-million-euro addition to the prestigious destination situated on the sun-kissed Algarve, providing world-class facilities for both athletes and sports enthusiasts of all levels.

Croatia performed heroically to reach the summer's World Cup final in Russia, before eventually going down 4-2 to France. But the squad – nicknamed the Blazers – are set to benefit from Quinta do Lago's high-tech facilities when they train there from September 2 ahead of a friendly with Portugal and a crunch UEFA Nations League clash with Spain.

England's semi-final conquerors will be put through their paces on the resort's high-tech Desso Hybrid Grassmaster pitch, the world's number-one stadium surface – known for its premium quality, which adheres to top international governing body standards. It has already hosted Premier League football and rugby clubs from around the globe.

As well as the state-of-the-art pitch and technical area, The Campus is also home to 10 top-of-the-range acrylic and synthetic clay tennis and padel courts, which cater for guests of all levels, as well as the Bike Shed – the social hub at the heart of the complex and a gateway to a host of scenic routes to suit recreational and competitive cyclists and triathletes.

Situated in the secluded grounds of Quinta do Lago, the finishing touches to the complex will be completed this month (September) – when the fully-equipped multisport training, performance, recovery, rehabilitation, aquatic and hydrotherapy centre fully opens.

Quinta do Lago, which is just 15 minutes from Faro airport, also boasts three world-renowned golf courses – the North and South Courses and Laranjal – as well as a choice of 10 bars and restaurants, serving an array of locally sourced food.

The South Course enjoys the picturesque backdrop of the Ria Formosa Natural Park and was host to the Portuguese Open on eight occasions, while the North Course was redesigned in the autumn of 2014 by renowned American designer Beau Welling and former victorious European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley, at a cost of €9.6m and Laranjal was named Portugal's Best Golf Course of 2011 at the Portuguese Travel Awards.

As well as the award-winning Bovino Steakhouse, Quinta do Lago has an array of other first-class dining options in the Algarve, including the sophisticated setting of Casa Velha and the hugely popular Shack Bar, which is situated on the resort's lake's shoreline

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• Quinta do Lago North Course – Opened in October 2014, the totally redesigned North Course has been redeveloped by renowned American golf architect Beau Welling in close collaboration with 2014 European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley and is set to become one of the new stars of European golf. The new layout has been built to the highest specifications with a €9.6m investment programme and has been redeveloped with the emphasis firmly on precision and strategy.  The course was named 'Europe's Best New Golf Course' at the 2014 World Golf Awards.

• Quinta do Lago South Course – A favourite among European Tour professionals, the South Course calls for accurate drives and precise shots, but rewards players for their efforts with the stunning backdrop of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Regularly included in Golf World magazine's 'Top 100 Golf Courses in Europe', the par-72 layout has hosted the Portuguese Open on no fewer than eight occasions while it was named 'Best Course in Portugal' at the 2014 World Golf Awards.

• Laranjal – Designed in the grounds of an orange grove, the par-72 course was named as Portugal's Best Golf Course 2011 at the Portuguese Travel Awards and poses serious tests for players of all abilities. Opened in 2008, Laranjal offers a pure golfing experience right next to the Quinta do Lago estate and features fairways sown with Bermuda grass, providing a challenging playing environment in a picture-perfect setting.

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