COPA MEDITERRANEO 2021 (MEN) SUMMER 03 - 04 JULY 2021 SPAIN - BLANES -

Sun, sea and football at the

There’s no region in the world that is visited by so many foreign teams as the Costa Brava, the most popular coast north of Barcelona. The combination of a sporty international competition, the sun, the sea and the enjoyment in bathing resort Lloret de Mar, attracts teams from across Europe. No wonder that the Copa Penya Barcelonista also has an attractive international entry. The tournament is definitely a challenge: if you want to bring the cup home you really have to pull out all the stops.

CATEGORIES: MEN (M-O), MEN (M-O/7), VETERANS (M35), VETERANS (M35/7)

PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES: ORGANISER: UE CIRERA

NUMBER OF TEAMS: 80

FIRST EDITION: 1994 teams BBQ forallplayersM-OandM-O/7.Leisuretimeother Afternoon A minimumof6matches20minuteswillbeplayed Tournament dayforM-OandM-O/7 Morning Saturday Leisure timetoenjoythenightlifeatCostaBrava Evening sports centre Arrival: welcomeandinformationintheBlanescommunity Afternoon Friday some seriousfootballplayingontheSaturdayorSunday(SaturdayforcategoriesM-OandM-O/7M35 Participants cancountonanexcitingstay:amixofinternationalcompetitionandholiday fun.The programme issimple:thereis Club FutboldeTorderahasbeenfoundedin1914andwith500membersit'salargeclubCatalunya.It12youthteams and2 players). The matchesareplayedatauniquesportsparkwith14tightgrassfieldsshortdistancefromthehotels.The organisation is inthehandsofateamprofessionalswho organise thetournamenttogetherwithCatalanfootball M35/7). Eachtournamentdayisconcludedwithanicebarbequeontheterraceofsportscomplex(inclusiveforall senior teams.ThefirstteamoftheclubisplayinginregionaldivisionCatalunya. Programme Organiser association. teams BBQ forallparticipantsM35andM35/7.Leisuretimeother Afternoon A minimumof6matches20minuteswillbeplayed Tournament dayforM35andM35/7 Morning Sunday Departure. Morning Monday *

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Sport facilities

The Copa Mediterraneo is played out in a separate section of a large sports ground just outside Blanes. It features 15 grass pitches, various other facilities (changing rooms, parking, first aid), and a café bar with a spacious shaded terrace. A terrace with a BBQ has been added to the reserved area. The park is laid out in terraces, giving supporters a good view of the fields. During tournament days, team leaders can get information and do their bookings at the multilingual Euro-Sportring desk.

Tournament Information

BORN ON/ NUMBER OF NUMBER OF CATEGORY TEAMS/ CATEGORY GAME TIME PLAYERS/ TEAM BEFORE MATCHES SUBSTITUTES

M-0/7 - 20 1x20 7 6 99

M-0 - 16 1x20 11 6 5

M35/7 01.01.86 20 1x20 7 6 99

M35 01.01.86 16 1x20 11 6 5 Touristic information Costa Brava/Costa Maresme The Costa Brava and Costa Maresme are among the most popular coastal areas of Spain. This area, north of Barcelona, is actually one of the most popular coastlines in Europe. In particular, between the towns of Calella and Lloret de Mar you'll find miles of beautiful sandy beaches and boulevards dotted with cafés, clubs and restaurants. Every spot along the coast, from Lloret de Mar to Santa Susanna of , has its own unique charm and attractions. FC Barcelona, Camp Nou Stadium A visit to Camp Nou stadium is definitely worth the effort. With 110,000 seats it's the largest stadium in Europe. And of course, as a football fan, there's no getting away from FC Barcelona. For the people of , ‘Barça’ is more than just a football club. Barcelona unites all Catalonians! Barcelona Barcelona is somewhere you simply have to see. This unique city has a number of extraordinary attractions. The Sagrada Familia is one of the most bizarre and characteristic buildings in the city. This cathedral has been under construction since 1882. The Plaza de Catalunya and las Ramblas are also special meeting points, with lots of shops, restaurants and terraces. Other beautiful areas include the Gothic quarter, with its narrow, picturesque alleyways; Montjuic hill, the location of the Olympic Park and with a stunning view over the city and sea. And last but not least, don't miss out on a trip to Park Guell.