Whether you're a wild card or a cross-court champ, a tennis holiday abroad can combine your love of the sport with the chance to take your game to the next level. You can hone your tennis skills at any of our Beach Clubs while enjoying a sun-filled activity holiday.
Whether you choose Croatia, Greece, Sardinia or Fuerteventura, you can refine your forehand in an enviable location on one of our tennis holidays.
The lowdown
- Mark Petchey designed tennis programme with inclusive daily tennis coaching in Fuerteventura, Sardinia, Croatia and Greece
- Exclusive Mark Petchey tennis weeks at Levante Beach, Messini and Alana Beach Clubs
- When not in coaching sessions, enjoy free play and social tennis
- Premium tennis programme at Alana, Levante Beach, Messini and Buca Beach Clubs
- Padel tennis at Levante Beach Club
- Play pickleball at Messini Beach Club
- Junior tennis
- Proud to sponsor Australian Open coverage of Eurosport
Tennis holidays designed by professionals
With tennis holiday programmes designed by Mark Petchey – former top 100 ATP tennis player who's coached Andy Murray and, most recently, Emma Raducanu –, the tennis offering at our Beach Clubs is top-notch. Whether you're hitting the courts every day or just fancy a few sets, the whole family can take part in daily group coaching sessions, available at no extra cost. You'll come away from your tennis holiday a more confident player and you may even inspire the next Andy or Emma along the way! Private coaching is available for some one-to-one sessions to help you get those volleys in shape – a great option for anyone choosing a solo tennis holiday.
Mark Petchey tennis programme with inclusive coaching
You can expect the best of the best in tennis coaching with our Mark Petchey tennis programme. The programme runs daily at most of our Beach Clubs, with free group coaching sessions run by expert coaches, trained by Mark himself.
Our coaching sessions are grouped by ability, so whether you’re a complete beginner or you’re ready to pick up a Grand Slam, you can practice with others of a similar level. And at some point during the week there’s an informal tournament (our very own Wimbledon) for all players. This specially designed programme is what makes these some of the best tennis holidays abroad, offering plenty of value on your action-packed trip.
Tennis weeks with Mark Petchey
Our exclusive Mark Petchey tennis weeks allow you to hit a few balls with the man himself. During these exclusive weeks, you'll be training in the sunshine with ex-pro tennis player and Andy Murray's former coach Mark Petchey. Mark will never be far from the courts and will be joining our coaching team for inclusive coaching and social sessions to share his experience, knowledge and skills with you.
These tennis weeks are the perfect way to improve your tennis with like-minded people and are always popular, so come and join us for some superb coaching from Mark Petchey and the Neilson coaches from 9-16 May at Levante Beach Club, Greece, 13-20 July at Alana Beach Club in Croatia, and finally 9-17 September at Messini Beach Club in Greece.
Free play and social tennis holidays
You can hit the courts at any time when coaching isn’t taking place for extra practice during your tennis holiday with Neilson. Book a court, grab some kit and enjoy a match with a friend. Get together with a group for a competitive afternoon or simply put into practice the skills learnt from our professional coaches. Between sessions, coaches are on hand to offer friendly advice to get your tennis in tip-top condition.
You'll also be able to join in with some social tennis. Offered on most days, our tennis coaches will get you playing a series of double matches. It's a great way to meet new people and brush up on those skills. Winner buys the first round?
Premium tennis
Premium tennis is for regular players looking for some intensive coaching. There are over 10 hours of coaching a week in small groups of up to 8 people. For just £125 per person, coaching will include a specific focus on several areas:
• Refining techniques for developing consistency during play • Developing groundstrokes and skill playing at the net • Mastering different service techniques and how to play to a game plan • Nailing footwork • Tennis-specific fitness exercises • Honing your skills in a 30-minute 1-to-1 session with your coach.
Premium tennis is exclusive to Alana Beach Club in Croatia plus Levante, Messini and Buca Beach Clubs in Greece and is suitable for red/black group players only. Don't miss out, pre-book before travel to guarantee your place.
Private coaching
If your footwork or backhand is letting you down, book a 1-to-1 coaching session during your tennis holiday with our professionals and iron out any little kinks in your game. These sessions are available to book at your Beach Club, and you're welcome to join any of the free group sessions as well.
Private coaching is available at all of our Beach Clubs with tennis courts for a supplement (charged in local currency). Blocks of 3, 4 or 5 private lessons can be booked and are subject to availability.
Padel tennis holidays
Padel is typically played in doubles on an enclosed court roughly 25% smaller than the size of a tennis court. Scoring is the same as normal tennis and the balls used are similar but with a little less pressure. The main differences are that the court has walls and the balls can be played off them in a similar way as in the game of squash and that solid, stringless bats are used. The height of the ball being served must be at or below the waist level.
The rules are broadly the same as tennis and groups of mixed age and abilities can easily play together. Padel tennis sessions with one of our coaches are included, and there is a supplement for the free play sessions. Give it a go during your tennis holiday at Levante Beach Club
Pickleball holidays
At Messini Beach Club we have the fun new sport of Pickleball.
Pickleball was invented in the USA in 1965 and found its way to Europe in 2011 - gaining in popularity, it is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Pickleball combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. We have two brand new courts alongside our tennis courts. The court is best described as similar in size to a badminton court with a slightly modified tennis net. Two or four players use solid paddles to hit a perforated ball, over the net.
It's good fun, easy to pick up, a game for all ages and there aren't too many rules - making it the perfect addition to our range of activities at Messini Beach Club.
Family tennis holidays
With Neilson, the whole family can get stuck in on your tennis holiday. Children as young as 2 will get an introduction to tennis within their kids’ clubs. The session will be run by a qualified tennis coach with plenty of tennis-based games to keep the fun factor sky-high.
Kids aged between 6 and 12 years old will have more chances to ace their game. We've introduced tennis sessions with our kids' clubs with professionally-trained coaches offering sessions 4 times per week, each 1 hour long, at no additional cost to the holiday. Using the excellent range of junior rackets available, including Wilson Roger Federer rackets and Junior Blades, they will pick up tips and tricks from our expert coaches as they have a blast in the company of newfound friends.
Where to go on a tennis holiday
Looking for a Beach Club to ace your game at during your tennis holiday? You can't fault Messini and Buca Beach Clubs in Greece when it comes to tennis facilities - you can nail your groundstroke on one of the 7 shared courts. Alternatively, head to Levante Beach Club in Rhodes with 6 courts including a show court.
Looking for something more relaxed? Our fantastic Baia dei Mori Beach Club in Sardinia is the place to unwind in between matches and coaching sessions during your tennis holiday. Tennis aces looking to master their killer backhand can book our Premium tennis package at Alana Beach Club in Croatia, which has 6 tennis courts. Fancy a spot of winter sun? Come to Fuerteventura and take advantage of our tennis holiday itineraries across 2 tennis courts at La Pared.
what should you pack for a tennis holiday?
First up, trainers. A tennis holiday will involve lots of twists, turns, and short sprints, so having a durable pair of trainers is key. Make sure you have plenty of support for all that lateral movement, plus slightly padded socks. Your shorts should allow for plenty of movement without getting in the way. We recommend choosing moisture-wicking materials. A sweatband can also be helpful.
Being out on the court in the sun all day can take its toll, so make sure you pack suncream, sunglasses, and a sunhat to help you stay in top form throughout your tennis holiday. It's also recommended that you pack a water bottle to stay hydrated. We provide rackets and balls, but if you'd prefer to bring your gear, feel free! Read our advice on how to choose the right tennis racket or check out our more extensive packing list for your tennis holiday.
Why choose Neilson for your tennis holiday?
Tennis holidays are our bread and butter. It's why we've sought insight from industry professionals like Mark Petchey, so that we can offer you the best tennis holidays abroad we possibly can, covering countries such as Croatia, Greece and others.
Our 40-plus years of experience mean we can hone our packages to offer you solo tennis for adults or family tennis holidays. Our 40-plus years of experience mean you won't find any double faults with us! We have over 1,000 positive reviews to reassure you why a tennis holiday with Neilson should be on your sporting bucket list. Our Neilson hub is packed with tennis tips and tricks, so be sure to check it out ahead of your trip. To find out more or book your next holiday with us, get in touch with our friendly team.