Jose Mourinho best world coach 2010

“The Special One” just got more special! Jose Mourinho was chosen today as the 2010 world’s best football coach by the International Federation of Football and Statistics.

Mourinho was born on the 26th of January, 1963 in Setubal, Portugal. Nicknamed ” the Special one” Mourinho is currently in charge of the Spanish giants Real Madrid.

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Jose Mourinho best world coach 2010

Tribute video to Jose Mourinho’s career

Currently coaching Real Madrid in Spain, Jose Mario dos Santos Felix Mourinho was born in 1963 in Setubal where he started his football career on the football club Vitoria de Setubal. Watch this video on a tribute to his career:

Tribute video to Jose Mourinho

Zé Mário Mourinho, One of Us

Tribute from Portugal Dream Coast to a special person from Setúbal

Sports during your holidays

The region of Setubal and Troia is well-known because of the possibility of practicing several sports, like:

Water sports: These include surf, swimming, scuba-diving, sailing, fishing and windsurf. There is a sailing school and a scuba-diving school where you can rent a sailing boat and equipment and also have lessons , with a range of classes for varying abilities.
If you chose scuba diving, a popular activity, there is many diverse types of fish and underwater sea life to see. Water sports here are a truly unique experience since is where the river meets the sea.

Troia was the host of the 2009 ISAF World Sailing Troia Portugal Match Cup.

Golf: The Troia Golf course is considered amongst Golf players to be one of the best top golf courses of the world and was considered by “Golf World” magazine to be one of the best 100 Golf courses of Europe. Robert Trent Jones Senior designed the course and it opened for play in 1980.

The 368-metre par four 3rd is one of the finest sea holes in Portugal but there are more stunning holes in this course. The holes are laid out on the dunes whilst magnificent pinewoods line most of the fairways on the inland side. The course is challenging but whilst playing the player has charming views across the sand to the magnificent blue Atlantic. There are also Golf lessons available.

Nature: Mountain biking and nature walks are good options if you like being surrounded by nature. And with Arrabida near, it will be a real pleasure. The Arrabida Mountain range soon will be considered world heritage due to its beautiful nature reserve.This location is perfect if you’re looking for the tranquility and peace that only the contact with nature offers. If you want to know a bit of history as well, you can also visit the 16th Century Roman ruins in Troia. Whatever your choice don’t forget to take your water bottle and your camera with you!

Football: Being the homeland of Jose Mourinho, this place couldn’t miss having football fields. There are 3 in Troia for you to play and why not making a visit to the local football team “Vitoria de Setubal”, where Mourinho started his career as a football coach?

Beach sports: Running and beach volley are only two of the sports you can practice in the more than 40km of white sandy beaches in the Troia region. Contrary to the Algarve, the beaches are not crowded so you can truly enjoy your activities.

Tennis: There is a tennis academy in Troia with 10 green courts for you to play day and night. They also offer tennis lessons if you want to learn a new sport while on holidays!

Bowling: There are 6 bowling lanes in Troia and its combination of fun, facilities, staff and service makes the bowling a good choice when it comes to choosing a leisure activity for a great time out during your holidays.The difference is striking!

The city of Setubal, homeland of José Mourinho

Emerge yourself in a land of history and natural beauty.

Since 2002 that Setubal is part of the list "The most beautiful bays in the world", an organisation that only 30 bays in the entire world are part of. To be in this very selective list the location needs to have quality beaches and good conditions for nautic sports. Setubal has this and much more.

Homeland of Jose Mourinho, it was here in the city of Setubal where he started his career coaching the football team of "Vitória de Setúbal". Despite being currently far away from his homeland, Mourinho keeps Setubal in his heart and who visits the city easily understands why.

So what Setubal has to offer you?

- In Setubal the urban life happens side by side with the tranquility of the Sado estuary. Today, Setubal is at the heart of the Portuguese sardine industry and is famed for it’s sweet and globally acclaimed moscatel wine. If you feel like tasting a good Portuguese fish dish, here is the right place to be. And if you fancy something sweet afterwards, try the famous "Tortas de Azeitão" or the not less famous "queijadas".

- Setubal's pedestrian streets, fountains and gardens lend it a certain grace, although its still very functioning harbour certainly dominates giving it the feel of a still thriving historic town. Setubal lies at the mouth of the river Sado on the coast just below Lisbon and opposite the beautifully sandy peninsula of Troia. On the inland side of this Peninsular is the semi-submerged ruins of the Roman town of Cetóbriga. If you wish to experiment a truly historical visit, Setubal has much to offer.

- The 16th Century Cathedral "Santa Maria da Graça" has beautiful tiles from the 18th Century. The "Igreja de Jesus" is a remarkable Gothic church with its interior columns carved in Arrábida pink stone from the nearby quarry. The architect Diogo Boitac designed this wonderful example of Manueline style in 1494. "Museu de Setubal" is to be found in the "Mosteiro de Jesus" and it has many religious items and painting. Part of the collection is dedicated to the famous 18th Century Portuguese romantic poet Bocage.

- Setubal is an active city with many outdoor activities taking place. Just look at the river on a weekend day and you'll see the number of fishermen, people canoeing, sailing, or practising windsurf. Several sports like cycling or mountain climbing are also very popular, or you can simply take a walk on one of the several beautiful public gardens.

If you decide to spend your holidays in Troia, you must definitely visit the city of Setubal. It will make you feel "at home".