Marbella is distinguished by its mild Mediterranean climate, meaning warm winters and hot summers. This makes it easy to practice tennis all year round, in comfortable weather conditions. There are modern sports facilities in and around the city, offering excellent infrastructure. Where is it worth playing tennis?
Costa del Sol in a sporty way
The Spanish coast is famous for its excellent golfing conditions, and padel and tennis are also popular. A number of renowned tennis academies are available to locals and tourists. They offer professional training programmes, tailored to different levels. The academies employ experienced coaches who have worked with the world’s leading players.
Marbella attracts tennis players from all over the world, which creates an international training environment. This is a great opportunity to share experiences and learn from other players. The Costa del Sol is a popular tourist destination, which means there are plenty of activities to enjoy after training.
Tennis in Spain has a rich history, evolving from a pastime for the elite to a sport played and celebrated throughout the country. In the late 19th century, tennis was seen as a pastime for the wealthy. The post-World War II era, however, marked a significant change as tennis gained popularity across the country, laying the foundations for its current status as one of the national passions.
The mid-to-late 20th century was the golden era of Spanish tennis. This period saw the emergence of iconic players such as Manolo Santana, followed by Rafael Nadal, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario and Carlos Moyá. Their remarkable achievements not only brought them numerous titles, but also ignited a passion for tennis among Spaniards.
Along with the development of traditional tennis, another racket sport, padel, began to gain popularity in Spain. Launched in Mexico in the 1960s, it quickly found a fervent following in Spain. Today, it is a hybrid, combining elements of tennis and squash, played on a smaller court surrounded by walls.
Where can you play tennis in Marbella?
Aloha Tennis Club was launched in 2019. Since its inception, it has attracted a lot of interest due to the state-of-the-art equipment put at the disposal of the trainees. The club has two hard courts and one grass court – suited to different tennis preferences. The centre offers a whole set of training programmes for players of all skill levels and ages. After your workout, you can spend time in the café, located on the club premises.
Where? Urb. Parcelas Del Golf 29, Nueva Andalucía, 29660 Marbella. Other address is Calle Paris 1, Nueva Andalucía, 29660 Marbella.
Telephone: +34634 02 89 93
E-mail: alohatennisclub@gmail.com
Website: alohatennisclub.matchpoint.com.es/
Facebook profile: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100043344563468
Profile on Instagram: instagram.com/alohatennisclub/
Manolo Santana Racquets Club has been operating since 1997 and is one of the key venues on the sporting map of Marbella. The founder, Manolo Santana, is an icon of Spanish tennis in the 1960s and was the first Spaniard to win Wimbledon, winning four Grand Slam titles in his career. His victories popularised tennis on the Iberian Peninsula. The club in Marbella was established not only as a tribute to an outstanding tennis player, but also as a leading centre for developing the talents of future stars of the sport.
The club provides players with world-class tennis facilities, including a variety of tennis and padel courts. The tennis courts have been designed according to the parameters of the surface found in Grand Slam arenas. Guests can also enjoy four padel courts surrounded by picturesque pine trees. The club has over 1,000 members a year! Today, it is not only a place to play sport, but also a great community of active lifestyle enthusiasts.
Where. Carretera de Istán, Km 2, CP: 29602, Marbella
Telephone: +34 952 778 580, +34 627 533 997
E-mail: info@manolosantana.es
Website: manolosantana.es
Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/manolosantanarc
Profile on Instagram: instagram.com/manolosantanarc
Club Internacional de Tenis y Padel is now one of the oldest clubs, having been founded in 1979 by Javier Garrido, a former professional player. He started playing tennis at Real Madrid Sports City and developed his career at the Chamartín Tennis Club, where he then led amateur and professional teams.
The centre is located in one of Marbella’s best neighbourhoods, with easy access to Puerto Banús and San Pedro Alcántara. Players can train on three ground courts with courts and two padel courts with artificial grass and glass walls. The club provides coaching for children as young as four years old, private parking, and an outdoor terrace overlooking the courts.
Where. Carretera de Cádiz, A-7 Km. 173,5, El Rodeíto, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella
Telephone: +34952813341, +34 639 645 390
E-mail: info@clubinternacionalmarbella.es
Website: clubinternacionalmarbella.es
Tennis Brothers Marbella Club is one of the favourite family clubs in Marbella . It offers a variety of programmes for families and a friendly atmosphere. It was founded by the French partnership of brothers Bernard and Frank Frances, former members of the Brazilian and French Tennis Associations. In creating the club, they drew on more than 30 years of professional experience playing on the ATP World Tennis Tour. The centre offers private and group lessons on the courts. The club’s facilities are suitable for people of all ages and skill levels.
Where? Urb. Nueva Andalucía, Aloha, 1C, 29660 Marbella
Telephone: +34 603 60 52 97
E-mail: tenisbro thersmarbella@gmail.com
Website: tennisbrothersmarbella.com
Facebook profile: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063526392212
Nueva Alcántara Padel and Tennis Club is one of the more popular clubs in and around the city, bringing together tennis and padel enthusiasts. It started in 1999, and since its opening the main focus has been on developing padel skills. It is here that top-class padel tournaments have been organised at regional, national and international level.
At the heart of the venue is the central court – it is the only permanent glass padel court in the world with seating for 1,500 people. 55 padel tournaments have already been played here, including a number of international competitions with world-class athletes. The club offers 11 padel courts and four tennis courts, as well as a gym, an aerobics room, changing rooms, a beauty salon and a mini sports shop. After a workout, time can be spent in the bar or the local restaurant. You can also learn … flamenco and ballet at the centre.
Where. Av. de Barcelona, 8, 29670 San Pedro Alcántara, Málaga
Telephone: +34 952 788 315
E-mail: info@clubpadelnuevaalcantara.com
Website: nuevaalcantaraclub.com
Facebook profile: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078751311507
Profile on Instagram: instagram.com/nueva.alcantara.club
RozaRossa is a tennis club that started relatively recently. The aim of the project was to create a space for the development of tennis skills, among other things. The club offers a whole range of facilities – a place facilitating the practice of various sports. Players have as many as nine modern tennis courts with different surfaces at their disposal: ground, grass and hard courts – for both amateurs and professionals.
A space has also been created for paddle lovers, with two courts available for this sport. The club also offers a mini-golf course, a swimming pool with a chill-out area – a space ideal for relaxing after a workout. All those using the services of this venue can also take advantage of the local restaurant.
Where. Calle Violeta, num. 106 Urbanización Paraiso 29680 Estepona, Malaga
E-mail: info@rozarossa.es
Telephone: +34 651 3 777 51
Website: en.rozarossa.es
Facebook profile: facebook.com/rozarossamarbella
Profile on Instagram: instagram.com/rozarossamarbella
The Atalaya Tennis Center by Wall Academy is another place on the tennis map of Marbella worth recommending, launching in April 2021. It is a modern sports complex, located on the beach between Marbella and Estepona. It is now one of the most modern facilities in the region, integrated with the hotel to create a 50,000m2 space. There is also a specially designed tropical garden for guests to enjoy.
In the centre of the resort are three grass tennis courts. There are also three greenset courts with synthetic resin surfaces. The club has also prepared four panoramic padel courts, regulated and certified by the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation. The complex offers programmes for the youngest players, focused on developing technical skills. The resort has an ideal location for all lovers of sport and the Costa del Sol – it is situated by the beach and offers phenomenal sea views.
Where. Hotel Sol Marbella Estepona Atalaya Park, Avda de las Golondrinas, 29688 Estepona, Malaga
Website: atalayatennis.com
Facebook profile: facebook.com/WallSportsCenters
Profile on Instagram: instagram.com/wallsportscenters
Puente Romano Tennis Club was founded in 1979, on the initiative of tennis legend Björn Borg, and in 1983, taken over by Wimbledon champion Manolo Santana, who managed it until 1998. The history of the resort is inextricably linked with that of the Puente Romano Hotel. It was here that many prestigious tennis events were organised over the years. The greatest names of the world’s courts have participated in them: Boris Becker, Johny McEnroe, Serena Williams or Henri Leconte. It was here that the historic wedding of Bjorn Borg and Mariana Simionescu took place in 1980, and it was also the venue for the 1988 Davis Cup final between Spain and Mexico. The tennis club’s central court has served as a concert stage for artists such as Montserrat Caballé, José Carreras and Ray Charles.
The club’s sports facilities currently include 10 carefully maintained courts and four padel courts. Physical fitness can also be taken care of in the fitness centre, equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and weight training equipment. There is also a wellness centre, including a sauna and Turkish bath – ideal spaces to relax after a strenuous workout or tennis match. Puente Romano Beach Resort, part of the club complex, also offers more than 20 restaurants and bars.
Where. Conjunto Jardín Andaluz, 4, 29602 Marbella
Telephone: +34 952 826 103, +34 952 82 09 00
E-mail: tenis@puenteromano.com
Website: https://tenis.puenteromano.com/es/
Facebook profile: facebook.com/puenteromanomarbella
Profile on Instagram: instagram.com/puenteromanoresort
Don Carlos Tennis Club – its activities are linked to the prestigious Don Carlos Leisure Resort in eastern Marbella. The club is located very close to the most highly regarded estates such as Elviria and Hacienda Las Chapas. Don Carlos Tennis Resort is popular for its proximity to one of Marbella’s most beautiful beaches, including the iconic Nikki beach club. Since its inception, the club has sought to balance the provision of top-class tennis facilities with a concern for a relaxed, luxurious style – typical of Marbella. Players can train here on seven perfectly prepared courts.
Where. Av. Zurita, s/n, 29604 Marbella
Telephone: +34 952 768 800
E-mail: guestrelations@doncarlosresort.com
Website: doncarlosresort.com/experiencias/deportivas/tenis
Facebook profile: facebook.com/HotelDonCarlosResortMarbella
Profile on Instagram: instagram.com/doncarlosresort
The Royal Tennis Club Marbella is one of the most prestigious locations in Marbella , founded 40 years ago by a group of experienced tennis players. The facility is located to the east of Marbella, in the quiet coastal area of El Rosario. The tennis courts here are considered to be among the best in the Costa del Sol region.
The club organises international tennis shows performed by such world court greats as David Ferrer, Jose Acasuso and Emilio Álvarez. Today, the club offers eight ground tennis courts and one hard court – all equipped with professional night lighting, allowing play at any time. You can also take care of your fitness in the fitness club, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. There is also a wellness centre, a restaurant, a bar and an outdoor swimming pool.
Where. Crta de Cádiz km 188 Urb El Rosario, Marbella 29604
Telephone: +34 952 837 651, +34 687 665 084
E-mail: info@royaltennisclub.com
Website: royaltennisclub.com
Facebook profile: facebook.com/royaltennisclub
Riviera 11 Sport Club – founded in 2018, the club is distinguished by a coaching staff of high-calibre athletes, preparing professional players and amateurs for tournaments and sporting competition at various levels. The club is not only a sports facility, but also a dynamic community. The centre has six ground tennis courts and eight padel courts. The club is home to the Amarit Sanchez Performance Tennis Academy, which offers a professional and personalised training programme.
Where. Calle Libra, 11, 29649 Mijas, Malaga
Telephone: +34 633 01 54 34
E-mail: info@rivierasportclub.com
Website: riviera11.com
Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/riviera11sportclub
Profile on Instagram: instagram.com/r11sportclub
The Lew Hoad Tennis and Paddle Club has been operating for almost 20 years and continues the tradition of a club established in the 1950s and 1960s by Australian tennis player Lew Hoad. The centre is located in an old Andalusian farmhouse in Mijas. It is worth mentioning that the place has hosted many world court stars, but also public personalities: Lady Diana, Sean Connery, Frank Sinatra, Tony Roche, Peter McNamara and Stan Smith. Set in extraordinary surroundings, the club offers seven tennis courts and six padel courts. The facility features a fitness centre and a saltwater swimming pool, complete with stylish air-conditioned pergolas. After a workout, you can relax surrounded by tropical gardens and a pond with water lilies.
Where? Ctra. Mijas, km.3,5, 29650 Mijas, Costa del Sol, Spain
Telephone: +34 952 47 48 58
E-mail: info@lew-hoad.com
Website: https://www.lew-hoad.com/es/tenis/
Facebook profile: facebook.com/lewhoad
Profile on Instagram: instagram.com/lew_hoad
