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Inaugurated by the president of the Madeiran government on 7th September, 2007, this is the sporting centre for the island, based in Ribeira Brava, with facilities for
thousands of spectators and top class facilities to attract all types of sports and athletics. It has a full size floodlit football pitch (which is used by the Ribeira Brava Football
Club) as well as a training pitch, an enclosed pitch for five-a-side football (or similar), and an indoor gym (fitness centre) and outdoor gym track. In addition, there is a running
track and other athletics facilities, tennis courts, a covered hard court for other ball sports, a cycle track, a model boating lake, play facilities for children, and a cafe / bar for
refreshments and snacks. The facilities are open for use by schools, organisations, sports clubs, and individuals, with the possibility to hire the complete complex if required.
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The main feature is the football stadium used by Ribeira
Brava Football Club, with a stand for seated spectators.  
It was inaugurated in 2007 with a match between
National and Marítimo, in a game that Nacional won 2 - 0.
Five-a-side football, underground parking,
tennis courts, and facilities for children are just
some of the attractions the stadium has to offer.
Beneath the main stand is a gymnasium / fitness
centre, extensive changing rooms, and other
facilities for those requiring the use of the stadium.
3 high standard tennis courts are available for
hire, this one within a glass viewing screen for
competition use with spectators.
An undercover court facility for 'andebol', a
Portuguese favourite, or other covered court games.
The football pitches
and other facilities
have floodlighting for
night time use
The outdoor gym track is free to use, and
runs around the north end of the complex.
The outdoor 'gymnasium' provides
for different fitness levels, and
involves running a track with
fitness stations at set intervals.
Each fitness station provides for
different exercises.
Children's play facilities
The 'boating lake', for those
with less energetic needs.
A comfortable and stylish bar / cafe & restaurant
facility for the sportsmen and leisure use alike.
Bicycles for hire - Sport with a difference
Set in a beautiful location in Ribeira Brava,
close to the sea, hotels, and bars, restaurants,
and amenities. There is even a medical centre
nearby for the unlucky ones!
The Location & Facilities For The Centro Desportivo de Madeira / Sport Centre Of Madeira, in Ribeira Brava

Set in a beautiful location at the north end of the town of Ribeira Brava (population of under 5,000). Steep valleys either side of the sports complex keep it sufficiently shaded
for the comfort of sportsmen, athletes, spectators, and leisure customers alike. For those who like a warmer climate, Ribeira Brava is the sunniest town on Madeira, with dry
and temperate weather and consistent daily temperatures. In summer, the daytime temperature is generally in the high twenties, whilst in winter this would be more in the
low twenties. The sea temperature is also very consistent, varying only a few degrees upwards from it's winter low of around 19ºC.

Ribeira Brava is well situated on the island, being around 30 minutes drive from the airport, and around 20 minutes from Funchal and the high standard hotels. Excellent bus
services run from the town, and there are taxi's in abundance where needed.

Ribeira Brava itself has several hotels and accommodations, several nice restaurants, and numerous bars and cafes. Nightlife is limited to those facilities, although there are
regular events laid on through the council and other organisations. Ribeira Brava also has its own professional football team, who play at the sports stadium. There are 3 large
supermarkets in the town (one next to the sports stadium), and numerous small shops, especially for clothes, shoes, and hairdressers.
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