Padel has become one of the fastest-growing racquet sports in the world, and it works brilliantly on holiday. Easy to learn, highly sociable and usually played in doubles, it’s the perfect sport to enjoy with friends, family or fellow travellers.
At The Healthy Holiday Company we specialise in luxury padel holidays, helping clients choose resorts with excellent courts, professional coaching and beautiful surroundings. Whether you’re looking for group padel coaching, relaxed games during a beach holiday or a dedicated racquet academy experience, we can help you find the right setting.
Grand Hyatt La Manga Club in Spain offers excellent Padel academies, with experienced coaches. They offer social padel in July and August, and Padel tournaments, pro demos and Intro to Padel sessions during the main school holidays (Easter, July, August and October half term).
Pine Cliffs Resort is another fantastic option which offers a superb Padel tennis experience at the Annabel Croft Tennis & Padel Academy. With four high-quality courts surrounded by lush gardens, the academy caters to all levels through private lessons, group academy (adults only), and weekly tournaments. Equipment hire is available, and courts can be booked daily.
New to Padel? Well, to put it simply, it’s a hybrid of squash and tennis. And it’s usually played in doubles on an enclosed court. If you’re completely new to the sport, you may also enjoy our guide to padel holidays for beginners.
Be sure not to mix up Padel with paddle though, they’re actually very different! There are different rules and rackets, and a huge difference in popularity. In fact, Padel tennis is the world’s fastest growing sport!
It’s not hard to see why Padel is now offered in luxury hotels across the world. It’s quick to pick up, it’s suitable for all ages and skill levels, and it’s social.
Padel holidays generally take one of two forms, depending on the resort.
At Pine Cliffs Resort in Portugal, the Annabel Croft Tennis & Padel Academy offers a structured racquet academy environment, where beginners can join group coaching sessions and learn the fundamentals alongside other guests.
At most other luxury resorts, padel is offered as part of the wider sporting facilities. Guests typically arrange private lessons with a racquet coach, followed by court hire and relaxed games during their stay. This works particularly well for couples, families or friends travelling together.
Both approaches allow beginners and experienced players alike to enjoy the sport while combining it with everything else a great resort holiday offers — from time on the beach and spa treatments to excellent food and beautiful surroundings.
Padel is one of the easiest sports for meeting people, making it ideal for solo travellers. Resorts such as La Manga Club and Pine Cliffs offer excellent padel academies with group lessons and social mix-ins, allowing guests to improve their game while playing with others.
It’s equally popular with couples and groups of friends, thanks to its sociable doubles format and the relaxed atmosphere found at many racquet resorts.
If you are interested in a luxury padel holiday, our team can help you choose the resort that will suit you best. We know these properties well and can advise on everything from the style of coaching available to the atmosphere around the courts.
You can explore our recommended destinations for padel holidays in Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece, each offering a different style of resort and racquet experience.
For guests who would like a more structured experience, some resorts offer dedicated padel academy programmes with professional coaching and scheduled court time. Of course, we can also arrange private lessons at any of these hotels for you.
Padel holidays in Europe offer the perfect combination of sunshine, beautiful destinations and excellent racquet facilities, all within easy reach of the UK. A growing number of luxury resorts now feature high-quality padel courts, allowing guests to enjoy the sport alongside stylish accommodation, superb dining and outstanding leisure facilities.
Below are some of our favourite resorts where you can enjoy padel during your holiday. If you would like advice or help planning your trip, please don’t hesitate to call us on 020 8968 0501 or send us an email with your requirements.
Four high-quality courts, offering private and group coaching, weekly tournaments, and equipment hire for all abilities....
One of the great attractions of the resort is that it offers a huge range of activities for both adults and children. The fitness hub...
The Racquets Club boasts a world-class Padel Centre with seven professional courts, plus coaching, academies, social play, and junior programmes year round....
The renowned Tennis Club has four padel courts, professional coaching, and a World Padel Tour hosting history on Marbella's Golden Mile, open daily....
Two floodlit padel courts are on offer at this clifftop Algarve resort, with an on-site coach available for private individual and group sessions....
Abama Tennis & Padel has four floodlit AstroTurf courts with Atlantic Ocean and Mount Teide views, offering professional coaching for all ages and levels....
Guests access the Abama Tennis & Padel Centre's four professional floodlit courts and coaching, shared with the neighbouring Ritz-Carlton resort....
The Activate Sports Club has four padel courts alongside fitness classes and the Fuel RestoBar, welcoming guests of all abilities....
Guests access the Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora's padel facilities, with professional coaching at this adults-only Tenerife retreat year-round....
The Country Club has six floodlit artificial-turf padel courts with coaching available, a short buggy ride from the hotel in Canyamel....
Two outdoor padel courts with Mediterranean views are maintained to the highest standard within this exclusive Costa del Sol estate's Racquet Club....
Three outdoor padel courts sit within the resort's landscaped grounds, with private coaching at extra cost and equipment hire via the concierge....
Padel is one of the latest additions to this fantastic resort. Three courts are on offer as well as coaching to train and improve your...
Europe's first Mouratoglou Tennis Center has three panoramic padel courts with certified coaching, just steps from the Ionian Sea beachfront....
The on-site Mouratoglou Tennis Center has three padel courts with certified coaching, alongside 12 tennis courts and two pickleball courts....
One padel court sits within the sports and fitness complex, available to guests alongside tennis and a full Halkidiki beach programme....
The on-site Valténis Country Club has six padel courts - three outdoor, three covered - with expert coaching amid stunning Sintra mountain surroundings....
One padel court is available at this Aegean wellness resort, with professional coaching offered alongside an extensive spa and panoramic sea views....
Two outdoor padel courts at Verdura's dedicated Padel Centre host international coaching academies throughout the season alongside six floodlit clay tennis courts....
Three padel courts are on offer, with private lessons from expert instructors bookable for all levels amid this stunning Apulian village-style resort....
Two padel courts sit within the all-inclusive sport complex, with equipment hire and coaching available for guests of all abilities and levels....
One padel court sits within the clifftop gardens alongside three tennis courts, with private lessons and group coaching available for all guests....
Club One has one padel court with Aegean sea views, alongside a tennis court, yoga studio, and indoor-outdoor fitness centre....
One padel court is available within this stunning Marrakech garden estate, alongside a tennis court, pickleball court, yoga studio, and full spa....
One padel court completes this pioneering Qatar wellness resort's active offering, combining sport with an immersive Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine programme....
Padel in the desert! This shows how far and wide padel is spreading. The magnificent Anantara Qasr Al Sarab in Abu Dhabi now has a...
One of Mauritius's first padel courts is at LUX Grand Gaube, alongside four floodlit tennis courts with certified ITF coaching available....
At the resort's fitness hub, Club One, on offer is world-class sporting facilities, including floodlit tennis courts, a volleyball court, mini-golf and of course, padel...
One floodlit padel court is available for guests, converted from a former tennis court, alongside three remaining tennis courts on this east coast estate....
The Heritage Le Telfair Golf and Wellness resort is perfect for those wishing to stay away from the hustle and bustle of many of the...
JOALI BEING's padel court sits amid swaying palms, with a resident coach guiding guests of all levels in this wellness-immersive Maldives retreat....
One&Only Reethi Rah's padel court is at Club One amid lush palms, with professional coaching via a LUX Tennis partnership on site....
Soneva Jani's padel court in the Noonu Atoll is open to all ages for private lessons and friendly games in a tropical setting....
Soneva Fushi's padel court in the Baa Atoll is open to guests of all ages for private coaching or casual matches....
The padel court at this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve resort offers lessons daily from 7–9am and 4–8pm in a spectacular Indian Ocean setting...
Cheval Blanc Randheli's sports island features a padel court alongside world-class racquet facilities in the exclusive Noonu Atoll lagoon....
Sandy Lane has four floodlit padel courts exclusively for hotel guests - the only dedicated resort courts in Barbados - with experienced coaching on site....
SHA Mexico has padel and tennis courts alongside a jogging track, four gyms, and yoga studios at this award-winning Caribbean beachfront wellness retreat....
COMO Maalifushi has a padel court in the remote Thaa Atoll, providing an active option within this luxury wellness and diving retreat....
Three floodlit padel courts with Mondo Synthetic surfaces and glass walls opened in 2026, with professional coaching and seasonal tournaments available....
With its sun-drenched islands, crystal-clear seas, and ancient heritage, Greece offers a unique setting for energising padel holidays. Whether you're a beginner looking to try padel tennis for the first...
Experience the perfect blend of fitness, sunshine, and wellness with our padel holidays in Portugal. Whether you're new to padel tennis or an experienced player, holidays in Portugal offers world-class...
Spain is widely considered the global home of padel, with more than 17,000 courts, the highest number anywhere in the world. From Marbella’s celebrated racquet clubs to elite training facilities...
Italy is one of Europe’s most exciting destinations for padel. With warm weather, pretty scenery and Italian charm, it offers the perfect setting for an active yet relaxing escape. Whether...
The Maldives may be best known for pristine beaches and overwater villas, but it has also become one of the world’s most exciting luxury destinations for padel holidays. A growing...
Dubai is an easy and enjoyable destination for a padel holiday, offering warm weather, excellent facilities and high-quality hotels where you can play the sport alongside time on the beach,...
Q: What is padel?
A: Padel is a fun and fast-paced racket sport which has seen a sharp rise in popularity in recent years. It combines elements of tennis and squash. It’s typically played in doubles on an enclosed court with walls that the ball can bounce off, making for long rallies and lots of action. It’s really easy to learn, fun and highly social, making it a perfect choice for an active holiday.
Q: Are padel holidays suitable for beginners?
A: Yes. Padel is widely regarded as one of the easiest racquet sports to learn, and many resorts offer private lessons or beginner-friendly coaching to help guests quickly feel comfortable on court.
Q: Do I need to bring my own racket and balls?
A: Not at all. Most hotels hire out all necessary equipment, including rackets and balls. However, if you have a preferred racket, feel free to bring it along of course.
Q: Are padel holidays suitable for solo travellers?
A: Yes! Padel is a naturally social sport, and many resorts offer group coaching and social padel sessions that makes it easy to meet other guests. It’s a great way to combine sport and new friendships.
Q: Can I book a padel holiday for a group?
A: Definitely. Whether you’re organising a group of friends or a club trip, we can arrange tailored packages with group coaching, private courts, and flexible accommodation options. Group discounts may also be available depending on the resort and season.
Q: What’s typically included in a Padel holiday package?
A: Most packages include accommodation, access to padel courts, scheduled coaching sessions (private or group), and optional fitness or wellness extras like yoga or spa treatments.
Q: Where are the best destinations for padel holidays?
A: Spain, Portugal, and Greece are among the most popular choices, thanks to great weather, excellent resorts, and a strong Padel culture. We offer handpicked options across all three (but can recommend many more upon request, including long-haul).
Q: How do I book a Padel holiday?
A: Simply get in touch via our enquiry form or call our travel specialists on 020 8968 0501. We’ll tailor your holiday to your ability level, group size, preferred location, and travel dates.
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