Tennis and Padel Costa del Sol
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Padel is Spain's favourite racket sport, and the Costa del Sol is full of excellent tennis and padel clubs. Here are the best places to play, from Malaga to Sotogrande – starting with the courts closest to us.
Playing tennis and padel on the Costa del Sol
With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, the Costa del Sol is a fantastic place for racket sports. Padel – a fast, social mix of tennis and squash played in doubles on a smaller, glass-walled court – is hugely popular in Spain, and most clubs welcome visitors who want to book a court, join a lesson or play an open match. Many clubs also offer tennis, coaching for all levels and junior camps.
Mijas, La Cala and Fuengirola – closest to us
Lew Hoad Campus (Mijas) – a historic tennis club founded by the Australian tennis legend Lew Hoad, with tennis and padel courts.
Raquetas de Mijas (Mijas) – a racket sports club with tennis and padel courts and a school.
La Cala Resort – Sports (Mijas) – tennis and padel at the La Cala golf resort, just above La Cala de Mijas.
Oxygen Padel Club (Calahonda, Mijas) – a padel club in Calahonda, close to our apartments.
Vals Sport (Fuengirola and other locations) – large sports centres with padel and tennis courts, gyms and classes.
Marbella
Manolo Santana Racquets Club – named after the Spanish tennis legend Manolo Santana, one of the best-known racket clubs on the coast.
Puente Romano Tennis Club – a prestigious tennis and padel club at the Puente Romano resort on the Golden Mile.
Royal Tennis Club Marbella – a tennis and padel club with coaching and academy programmes.
Real Club de Pádel Marbella – a dedicated padel club in Marbella.
Estepona
Club de Tenis Estepona – tennis and padel courts, coaching and competitions in Estepona.
Sotogrande
Sotogrande Racquet Centre – a modern racket sports centre with tennis and padel.
La Reserva Club Sotogrande – Tennis & Padel – courts at the exclusive La Reserva Club.
Malaga
Club El Candado – a large sports club in the east of Malaga with tennis and padel courts.
Real Club Mediterráneo de Málaga – a historic club in Malaga with a tennis section.
Other sports facilities
Marbella Football Center – a professional football training complex used by teams from all over Europe.
Gyms and sports centres – most towns along the coast have modern gyms and municipal sports centres that offer day passes.
Tips from your hosts
Book courts in advance, especially in the late afternoon and at weekends.
Many clubs use booking apps for padel courts and open matches.
In summer, play early in the morning or in the evening to avoid the midday heat.
Bring your own racket or rent one at the club.
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