Wimbledon is upon us. From 29 June to 12 July, the world’s attention turns to the grass courts of SW19, and if you’re anything like us, watching those immaculate rallies from your sofa stirs something. A desire to move. To play. To feel that kind of focused, physical joy for yourself.
The good news? You don’t need to be a Grand Slam champion to experience the thrill of tennis at its finest. You just need the right holiday.
Tennis has long been one of our most-requested activities, and it’s easy to see why. It’s sociable, it’s a brilliant full-body workout, and unlike the gym, it never feels like exercise. Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time or you’re a seasoned club player looking to sharpen your game in a stunning setting, we have a tennis holiday that’s perfectly matched to you.
Never played before? Wimbledon has a wonderful way of inspiring first-timers, and there’s no better place to start than Pine Cliffs Resort in the Algarve. Set on the dramatic clifftops of Portugal’s southern coast, Pine Cliffs is home to the Annabel Croft Tennis Academy – one of the most respected coaching programmes in Europe. With options ranging from a weekend retreat to a full five-day adult academy, it’s designed to meet you exactly where you are and get you genuinely improving, fast. The sunshine, the sea views and the exceptional resort facilities make it rather easy to keep coming back to the court.
If you already play regularly and want to take your game seriously, La Manga Club in southern Spain is hard to beat. One of Europe’s premier sports resorts, it offers intensive coaching programmes with up to five hours on court per day — the kind of focused, progressive training that makes a real difference to your game. Staying at the five-star Hotel Principe Felipe, you’ll return home not just with a tan, but with a measurably better backhand.
For those who want world-class tennis wrapped in five-star indulgence, Verdura Resort in Sicily is exceptional. Six floodlit clay courts set against the Sicilian countryside, a beautifully appointed Tennis Academy clubhouse, and a programme flexible enough to suit beginners through to tournament players, all within one of Europe’s most celebrated luxury resorts. Special events and tennis camps featuring ex-professional players make it feel like more than a holiday; it feels like an experience.
Tennis is one of the rare sports the whole family can enjoy together, and Pine Cliffs once again excels here, with junior academies running during school holidays for young players of all ages and abilities. La Manga Club is equally family-friendly, with dedicated junior programmes alongside the adult coaching — so parents can improve their game while children find theirs.
If you haven’t yet discovered padel tennis, Wimbledon season is the perfect time to start. Faster to pick up than traditional tennis, wonderfully sociable, and utterly addictive, padel is now one of the most-requested activities we offer.
What’s brilliant about padel is how widely available it’s become across the luxury family resorts we feature. Many of our five-star hotels -across Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy and beyond – now offer padel courts as part of their facilities, making it easy to pick up a game whenever the mood strikes, with no formal programme required. It’s the perfect holiday sport: spontaneous, fun for all ages, and something the whole family can enjoy together between beach time and spa time.
For those who want something more structured, Grand Hyatt La Manga Club and Pine Cliffs Resort both offer dedicated padel academies – with group sessions, private lessons and tournaments throughout the summer. But even if you’re simply staying at one of our many other recommended resorts, there’s a good chance padel courts are already on site. Ask our team and we’ll point you in the right direction.
The beauty of booking through The Healthy Holiday Company is that you don’t have to navigate this alone. Our team are genuine tennis enthusiasts – we know which resorts have the best courts, which academies suit which level, and which destinations work best for solo travellers, couples or families. We’ll tailor every detail so that by the time you arrive, all you have to do is play.
Wimbledon runs from 29 June to 12 July. By the time the men’s final is played on 12 July, you could already have your tennis holiday booked.
Pine Cliffs is located in the most southern region of Portugal, the Algarve, famous for its year round sunshine and long sandy beaches. The resort...
Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa is a superb family orientated resort covering 1,400 acres and packed full of things to do to...
Verdura Golf & Spa Resort is one of Europe's best resorts, located on Sicily's south-west coast near the seaside town of Sciacca. Winning several prestigious...
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