ACCOMMODATION & CATERING
The Organising Committee (OC) is committed to providing an easy, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all participants during their stay in Covilhã for the European Universities Handball Championship (EUC) 2025, our available accommodations include:
-PAC Residence
-Residence II
-Residence IV
-D. Maria Hotel
All accommodations are located close to our handball facilities and include meal plans, meeting rooms, and parking upon request.
For availability and booking details, please contact us directly.
PAC RESIDENCE
Athletes & Officials
GPS: 40°17’11”N 7°30’43”W
Estrada do Sineiro, nº39, 6200-209 Covilhã
The University of Beira Interior residences offer comfortable and functional environments, ideal for rest and preparation during the championship.
- Blocks: 2 (Block A and Block B), each one with 3 floors.
- Module Configuration: Each module contains 4 beds and 1 bathroom.
Bed Distribution:
Block A:
- Floor -2: 2 modules – 8 beds
- Floor -1: 8 modules – 32 beds
- Floor 0: 20 modules – 80 beds
Block B:
- Floor 0: 9 modules – 36 beds
- Floor -1: 18 modules – 72 beds
Floor -2:
- 17 modules – 68 beds
RESIDENCE II
Athletes & Officials
GPS: 40°16’30.14”N 7°30’26.23”W
Convento de Santo António, 6201-001 Covilhã
- Floors: 6
- Flats per floor: 2
- Beds per flat: 8 (comprising 4 double rooms)
- Bathrooms per flat: 2
RESIDENCE VI
GPS: 40°16’25.37”N 7°30’25.52”W
Convento de Santo António, 6201-001 Covilhã
- Floors: 5
- Flats per floor: 2
- Bed Configuration:
- Floor 2: 2 flats with 7 beds each
- Floors 1, 3, 4, and 5: 8 beds per flat (comprising 4 double rooms)
- Bathrooms per flat: 2
DONA MARIA HOTEL
EUSA Delegates, Referees & VIP Guests
Alameda Pêro da Covilhã, 6200-507 Covilhã
The Dona Maria Hotel is a comfortable and well-equipped hotel located in Covilhã, just 6 minutes by van from the competition venue. Located on the outskirts of the historic city of Covilhã, the Hotel Covilhã Dona Maria Affiliated by Meliá offers stunning views over the Cova da Beira Valley and the surrounding mountains.
Facilities and Services:
- Spacious, modern rooms with private bathrooms
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Indoor pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Daily cleaning service
- Room service
CATERING
All meals for the participants will be provided by the Organizing Committee. Breakfast will be served buffet-style at the Sports Science Campus canteen for all athletes accommodated in the nearby residences, and at the Polo IV canteen for those staying at the PAC residence. Breakfast service will be available between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Lunch and dinner will be served to all participants at the Faculty of Engineering canteen. Lunch will be available from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and dinner will be served from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Additionally, the Organizing Committee will ensure the replenishment of nutritional snacks in the locker rooms throughout the duration of the games.
Each meal will offer three options: a meat dish, a fish dish, and a vegetarian dish.
Both the quality and quantity of the food will comply with the minimim standards established by EUSA.
Participants must always carry their credentials, which are mandatory for access to the canteens.