Description
The PFC Winter Cup is a prestigious youth football tournament held annually in early December at the PFC Costa del Sol resort in Málaga, Spain. The tournament includes Under-8, Under-10, and Under-12 categories and guarantees a minimum of seven matches per team, all played on professional-quality natural grass across a total of eight pitches.
The event brings together some of the best national and international youth academies. Past participants have included Atlético de Madrid, Real Betis, Sevilla FC, Málaga CF, Granada CF, and Sporting CP, among others (pfccostadelsol.com). The tournament package includes full board accommodation at the Holiday World Resort, three nights’ full board, VIP parking, free access for family members to the tournament, and transportation between the hotel and the competition venues.
Thanks to its professional organization, top-notch facilities, and ideal December weather (average temperatures between 17 and 22°C), the PFC Winter Cup provides an excellent platform for youth soccer teams to gain competitive experience in a professional environment.
Some of the sporting events and teams that have taken place at Holiday World Resort include Project 675, led by former Spanish national basketball team players Berni Rodríguez and José Manuel Calderón. Other highlights include the CIBA 3×3 Open and the «Olé-Stars» match, which brought together athletes with disabilities and prominent figures from the national sports scene, along with various soccer, handball, and volleyball teams, among others.
Featuring communal outdoor swimming pools and a children’s water park, Holiday World Resort is a complex of four hotels located a 5-minute walk from Benalmádena Beach. The resort also offers a gym and a spa with a wide range of treatments. All rooms at Holiday World Resort feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a terrace.
The Holiday World Resort features a buffet restaurant, a games room, a bar, and a nightclub with nightly entertainment. There is also a hair salon and a gift shop. The 24-hour reception staff can arrange car rentals.
The resort also offers bicycle rentals. Selwo Marina is 6 km from the Holiday World Resort, while Benalmádena Marina is a 15-minute drive away. Málaga Airport is 24 km away.