{"id":1938224,"date":"2026-05-16T05:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T02:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1938224"},"modified":"2026-05-16T05:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T02:00:34","slug":"tennis-travel-europes-top-hotels-and-resorts-for-a-grand-slam-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1938224","title":{"rendered":"Tennis travel: Europe\u2019s top hotels and resorts for a grand slam holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/75\/73\/11\/1200x675_cmsv2_5a7e5d6b-2712-5a72-8ffe-78376d193d13-9757311.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2889900-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2889900\" data-cid=\"9740554\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2889900-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/74\/05\/54\/189x106_cmsv2_7d0c3990-0c2f-527c-96b3-a3b8bdb7cb8d-9740554.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Archive: Wind turbines near the Modular Offshore Grid in the North Sea off the Belgian coast, September 9, 2019\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Earth News<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Who protects Europe&#8217;s offshore wind farms from sabotage and drones?\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2893615-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2893615\" data-cid=\"9758064\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2893615-label-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/75\/80\/64\/189x106_cmsv2_85855960-d8a4-53c0-8ce9-726d5f2a0dcf-9758064.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Azerbaijan's capital, Baku\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Azerbaijan<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    A call to stop the global housing: World Urban Forum, why it matters?\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2893809-pos3-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2893809\" data-cid=\"9759110\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2893809-label-pos3-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/75\/91\/10\/189x106_cmsv2_b0a0549f-46e5-5c6a-9253-71b65193b078-9759110.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks during an Nvidia conference focusing on artificial intelligence in San Jose, Calif., Monday, March 16, 2026.\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Business<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Nvidia richer than Germany? 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<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"helper-site-row o-article-newsy\">\n<div class=\"helper-site-container o-article-newsy__container\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__main\">\n<header class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__header\">\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs\">\n<div id=\"adb-article-breadcrumb\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs__list\">\n<p>                          Travel<\/p>\n<p>                          Destinations<\/p><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<h1 class=\"c-article-redesign-title\">\n                            Tennis travel: Europe\u2019s top hotels and resorts for a grand slam holiday<\/h1>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-video u-position-relative \">\n<div class=\"js-superdiv u-aspect-ratio-16x9 u-position-relative \" data-sponsored=\"Partner content\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-poster-img c-article-media__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/75\/73\/11\/1536x864_cmsv2_5a7e5d6b-2712-5a72-8ffe-78376d193d13-9757311.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"Mouratoglou Tennis Center at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-caption u-position-absolute\"><i id=\"article-caption-content\" class=\"c-article-caption__content\"><span class=\"c-article-caption__text\"><br \/>\n              Mouratoglou Tennis Center at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum<br \/>\n                    <span class=\"u-color-white\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__copyright\">Copyright\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__credit\">Mandarin Oriental<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-copyright c-article-image-copyright--novideo\">\n      Copyright\u00a0Mandarin Oriental\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__body u-article-content\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__contributors-publication-date\">\n<div class=\"c-article-contributors\">\n  By&amp;nbspMichael Starling\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-publication-date\" data-timestamp=\"1778907634\">\n         Published on<br \/>\n            <time datetime=\"2026-05-16 07:00:34 +02:00\">16\/05\/2026 &#8211; 7:00 GMT+2<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex u-justify-content-center js-c-article-partage-commentaire-share\"><span>Share<\/span><\/span><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire-popup-overlay js-c-article-partage-commentaire-popup-overlay u-display-none\">\n<div id=\"js-c-article-partage-commentaire-popup\" class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire-popup js-c-article-partage-commentaire-popup\">\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire-popup__header 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alt=\"threads\" class=\"u-show-for-desktop\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"u-display-flex u-gap-1 u-show-for-mobile-only\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/vector\/social-icons\/article-redesign-whatsapp.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" alt=\"whatsapp\" loading=\"lazy\"><span>Whatsapp<\/span><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/vector\/social-icons\/article-redesign-whatsapp.svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" alt=\"whatsapp\" class=\"u-show-for-desktop\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"c-article-summary\">\n        Europe is a dream for tennis fans, with five-star resorts boasting world-class facilities where players of all levels can get on court to train, practice and compete.<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-content c-article-content--travel js-article-content\">\n<p>From rallying on clay courts under the Mediterranean sun to serving up aces in the Alps, tennis is fast becoming a grand slam-winning trend for Europe\u2019s luxury travel scene. <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to SmartFlyer\u2019s 2026 travel trends report, sports like tennis and golf are \u201cstealing the spotlight\u201d by fuelling a \u201cnew wave of destination-driven itineraries\u201d, where access to world-class facilities is \u201cjust as important as the view from your suite\u201d. <\/p>\n<p>Hotels and resorts across the continent are responding to the growth in tennis travel with tailored programmes, private coaching and experiences attracting players of all ages and abilities. <\/p>\n<p>Here we take a look at some of Europe\u2019s best sports resorts to enjoy a tennis holiday&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.561822125813449\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/75\/73\/11\/808x454_cmsv2_2184ab61-b03e-592c-98be-e47a1fa91fad-9757311.jpg\" alt=\"Mouratoglou Tennis Center at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum \"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Mouratoglou Tennis Center at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum <\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Mandarin Oriental<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Mouratoglou Tennis Center at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum<\/h3>\n<p>Set along the Aegean coastline, the Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum has enhanced its sports tourism credentials with the opening of the Mouratoglou Tennis Center, bringing elite-level coaching to one of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s most luxurious resorts. <\/p>\n<p>The new facility features three tennis courts and three padel courts, offering programmes inspired by Patrick Mouratoglou, who is known for working with champions like Serena Williams.<\/p>\n<p>Guests can book private lessons, join clinics or simply enjoy hitting sessions before unwinding across the resort\u2019s private beach, fine dining venues and expansive wellness facilities.<\/p>\n<p>The Mouratoglou brand also has a tennis centre in Costa Navarino, Greece, and its flagship French Riviera academy on the C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur, between Nice and Cannes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/75\/73\/11\/808x454_cmsv2_2d78ecb3-b1d2-5eae-8fd0-b4777d40eb24-9757311.jpg\" alt=\"Rafa Nadal Tennis Center\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Rafa Nadal Tennis Center<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Don Carlos Marbella<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Rafa Nadal Tennis Center at Don Carlos Marbella<\/h3>\n<p>The five-star Don Carlos Marbella resort on the Costa del Sol is home to the Rafa Nadal Tennis Center, the first of its kind in Spain. <\/p>\n<p>Set among tropical gardens with Mediterranean views, the facility features seven clay courts and two padel courts while programmes follow the methodology of 22-time grand slam champion Nadal, with certified coaches and real-time analysis via the Wingfield System. <\/p>\n<p>Guests can train seriously or play casually, then unwind with on-site dining, a gym, and an exhibition of Nadal\u2019s most iconic trophies.<\/p>\n<p>Should you want to book a two-country tennis trip, Sani Resort on Greece\u2019s Kassandra Peninsula is also home to a Rafa Nadal Tennis Center. <\/p>\n<h3>La Manga Club, Spain<\/h3>\n<p>Set between the Mediterranean and the hills of Murcia, La Manga Club has long been regarded as one of Europe\u2019s leading destinations for sports training holidays. <\/p>\n<p>The resort\u2019s renowned Racquets Club features 26 tennis courts and 10 padel courts, alongside academies and coaching programmes for all levels and ages. <\/p>\n<p>Beyond tennis, visitors can also enjoy three championship golf courses, eight FIFA-standard football pitches, and cycling routes. <\/p>\n<p>Accommodation ranges from luxury stays at Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf &amp; Spa to apartments and villas spread across the expansive resort.<\/p>\n<h3>Verdura Resort, Italy<\/h3>\n<p>Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte hotel located in Sicily, has its own tennis, padel and pickleball club, among a portfolio of sport and leisure facilities. <\/p>\n<p>Open from March to November, the Verdura Tennis Academy welcomes players of all ages and abilities for private lessons, group coaching and relaxed matches. <\/p>\n<p>Expert instructors share techniques inspired by legends such as Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer, while the academy also hosts tournaments, intensive training camps and special events with former professional players.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/75\/73\/11\/808x454_cmsv2_395d3ffc-e325-58ee-818f-5596f2bef319-9757311.jpg\" alt=\"H\u00f4tel Royal in Evian-les-Bains\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">H\u00f4tel Royal in Evian-les-Bains<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Evian Resort<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>H\u00f4tel Royal, Evian-les-Bains, Switzerland<\/h3>\n<p>Perched above Lake Geneva in the French Alps, H\u00f4tel Royal at the Evian Resort offers one of Europe\u2019s most scenic tennis settings. <\/p>\n<p>The resort\u2019s Tennis &amp; Racket Sports Club features four tennis courts \u2013 including GreenSet and artificial grass surfaces \u2013 alongside padel and pickleball courts, all set within landscaped grounds overlooking the lake. <\/p>\n<p>Guests can book private lessons and coaching programmes with LUX Tennis instructors, while off-court experiences range from the evianSPA and Michelin-starred dining to golf, hiking and wellness activities across the wider Evian Resort estate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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levels. <\/p>\n<p>Guests can combine training sessions with direct beach access, a nine-hole golf course, the Serenity Spa and a range of restaurants and bars.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/75\/73\/11\/808x454_cmsv2_abdb4dc0-72e8-53a4-961b-d15eecd2af93-9757311.jpg\" alt=\"B\u00fcrgenstock Resort in Switzerland\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">B\u00fcrgenstock Resort in Switzerland<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">B\u00fcrgenstock Resort 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The resort\u2019s striking Diamond Domes are home to three hard courts, set against panoramic mountain and valley views in one of Europe\u2019s most unique tennis settings. <\/p>\n<p>Guests can book private coaching sessions and tailored training experiences before unwinding across the resort\u2019s expansive wellness facilities, award-winning spas and fine dining restaurants.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/75\/73\/11\/808x454_cmsv2_1d6011b1-f8fb-551c-b037-890b0d86a488-9757311.jpg\" alt=\"Kalimera Kriti Hotel &amp; Village Resort in Crete\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span 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rallying on clay courts under the Mediterranean sun to serving up aces in the Alps, tennis is fast becoming a grand slam-winning trend for Europe\u2019s luxury travel scene.\u00a0According to SmartFlyer\u2019s 2026 travel trends report, sports like tennis and golf are \u201cstealing the spotlight\u201d by fuelling a \u201cnew wave of destination-driven itineraries\u201d, where access to world-class facilities is \u201cjust as important as the view from your suite\u201d.\u00a0Hotels and resorts across the continent are responding to the growth in tennis travel with tailored programmes, private coaching and experiences attracting players of all ages and abilities.\u00a0Here we take a look at some of Europe\u2019s best sports resorts to enjoy a tennis holiday&#8230;\u00a0Mouratoglou Tennis Center at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum\u00a0Set along the Aegean coastline, the Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum has enhanced its sports tourism credentials with the opening of the Mouratoglou Tennis Center, bringing elite-level coaching to one of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s most luxurious resorts.\u00a0The new facility features three tennis courts and three padel courts, offering programmes inspired by Patrick Mouratoglou, who is known for working with champions like Serena Williams.Guests can book private lessons, join clinics or simply enjoy hitting sessions before unwinding across the resort\u2019s private beach, fine dining venues and expansive wellness facilities.The Mouratoglou brand also has a tennis centre in Costa Navarino, Greece, and its flagship French Riviera academy on the C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur, between Nice and Cannes.Rafa Nadal Tennis Center at Don Carlos MarbellaThe five-star Don Carlos Marbella resort on the Costa del Sol is home to the Rafa Nadal Tennis Center, the first of its kind in Spain.\u00a0Set among tropical gardens with Mediterranean views, the facility features seven clay courts and two padel courts while programmes follow the methodology of 22-time grand slam champion Nadal, with certified coaches and real-time analysis via the Wingfield System.\u00a0Guests can train seriously or play casually, then unwind with on-site dining, a gym, and an exhibition of Nadal\u2019s most iconic trophies.Should you want to book a two-country tennis trip, Sani Resort on Greece\u2019s Kassandra Peninsula is also home to a Rafa Nadal Tennis Center.\u00a0La Manga Club, SpainSet between the Mediterranean and the hills of Murcia, La Manga Club has long been regarded as one of Europe\u2019s leading destinations for sports training holidays.\u00a0The resort\u2019s renowned Racquets Club features 26 tennis courts and 10 padel courts, alongside academies and coaching programmes for all levels and ages.\u00a0Beyond tennis, visitors can also enjoy three championship golf courses, eight FIFA-standard football pitches, and cycling routes.\u00a0Accommodation ranges from luxury stays at Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf &amp; Spa to apartments and villas spread across the expansive resort.Verdura Resort, Italy\u00a0Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte hotel located in Sicily, has its own tennis, padel and pickleball club, among a portfolio of sport and leisure facilities.\u00a0Open from March to November, the Verdura Tennis Academy welcomes players of all ages and abilities for private lessons, group coaching and relaxed matches.\u00a0Expert instructors share techniques inspired by legends such as Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer, while the academy also hosts tournaments, intensive training camps and special events with former professional players.H\u00f4tel Royal, Evian-les-Bains, SwitzerlandPerched above Lake Geneva in the French Alps, H\u00f4tel Royal at the Evian Resort offers one of Europe\u2019s most scenic tennis settings.\u00a0The resort\u2019s Tennis &amp; Racket Sports Club features four tennis courts \u2013 including GreenSet and artificial grass surfaces \u2013 alongside padel and pickleball courts, all set within landscaped grounds overlooking the lake.\u00a0Guests can book private lessons and coaching programmes with LUX Tennis instructors, while off-court experiences range from the evianSPA and Michelin-starred dining to golf, hiking and wellness activities across the wider Evian Resort estate.Pine Cliffs Resort, Algarve, PortugalSet among pine trees above the Algarve\u2019s dramatic red cliffs on Portugal\u2019s southern coast, Pine Cliffs Resort is home to the renowned Annabel Croft Tennis Academy, one of Europe\u2019s leading tennis holiday destinations.\u00a0The academy features four floodlit courts \u2013 two clay and two hard courts \u2013 alongside four padel courts, with private coaching, clinics and intensive camps available for players of all levels.\u00a0Guests can combine training sessions with direct beach access, a nine-hole golf course, the Serenity Spa and a range of restaurants and bars.B\u00fcrgenstock Resort, Switzerland\u00a0Above Lake Lucerne, B\u00fcrgenstock Resort combines dramatic Alpine scenery with 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The resort\u2019s striking Diamond Domes are home to three hard courts, set against panoramic mountain and valley views in one of Europe\u2019s most unique tennis settings.\u00a0Guests can book private coaching sessions and tailored training experiences before unwinding across the resort\u2019s expansive wellness facilities, award-winning spas and fine dining restaurants.Kalimera Kriti Hotel &amp; Village Resort, Crete, GreeceLocated on Crete\u2019s northeastern coastline, Kalimera Kriti Hotel &amp; Village Resort is home to what it describes as Greece\u2019s largest tennis centre.\u00a0Upgraded in 2023, the centre features 26 real clay courts, one central clay court with 500 seats, five padel courts, and four new pickleball courts, many with sea views.\u00a0Guests can book coaching programmes and training camps through Patricio Travel, with year-round sessions for all ages and abilities led by experienced coaches.\u00a0Beyond the courts, the resort offers sandy beaches, spa facilities, pools, a gym and a Wilson Pro Shop.<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/www.euronews.com\/travel\/2026\/05\/16\/tennis-travel-europes-top-hotels-and-resorts-for-a-grand-slam-holiday&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/75\/73\/11\/1200x675_cmsv2_5a7e5d6b-2712-5a72-8ffe-78376d193d13-9757311.jpg&#8221;] Earth News Who protects Europe&#8217;s offshore wind farms from sabotage and drones? 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