Every single one of our Beach Clubs has been designed with Good Energy in mind, and that extends to tennis fanatics and professionals. So whether you want a holiday to practice, relax, recuperate and/or take your game to new places, you’ve come to the right place.
Here’s the lowdown on what our holidays for tennis pros have to offer.
It’s pretty simple, really. All of our Beach Clubs (except our windsurfing-focused Cosmos Beach Club) are a haven for tennis pros, offering a range of facilities and coaching options. You’ll also have free rein over the courts at any time of the day (when they aren’t in use for coaching), and our on-site coaches will be readily available to chat over any aspect of your game.
But that’s not all. If tennis is your passion, our dedicated Mark Petchey pro tennis weeks will be right up your street. Mark is an ex-GB tennis player and Andy Murray’s former coach. So if you plan and book ahead to guarantee some face-to-face coaching time, Mark will put you through your paces with drills, high-paced play and advise on strategy. Not bad for a holiday, right?
If you’re still not happy with your game, you can go one step further by booking one-to-one coaching sessions with our tennis pros to iron out any kinks or focus on specifically identified areas. With this option available at all of our Beach Clubs, you’re sure to leave with a more rounded skillset and enhanced confidence in your game.
So which of our clubs offer the best choice to finesse your forehand and ace your serve?
With stunning views of the Adriatic Sea, the Alana Beach Club in Paklenica, Croatia is a wonderful destination for tennis professionals.
With 6 courts to take advantage of, the club also features newly refurbished bedrooms and bathrooms, a 50m heated swimming pool, spa and an outdoor terrace restaurant: everything you need to both get active and relax in one stay.
Try booking one-to-one coaching sessions to polish aspects of your game, or if you want some time out from the intense tennis action, sign up to our highly-popular ‘booze and balls’ event: think racket in one hand, beer in another, and more games than a Grand-slam draw.
If you fancy a brief break from your tennis schedule, the club’s large bay provides a picturesque and breezy venue for a range of watersports, including sailing, windsurfing and kayaking.
These 2 clubs in Greece, sit next door to each other and share 7 tennis courts, a variety of treatment rooms, a gym, a 50m swimming pool, and some great scenic running routes.
Messini and Buca Beach Clubs offer our premium tennis package for those interested in a more formal and intensive tennis schedule during their stay. Our premium tennis program runs for 2 hours per day, over 5 days, and focuses on aspects such as playing at the net, conquering serves, and mastering your game plan. You’ll get one-to-one time with the coaches too.
If you’re bringing your family, Messini Beach Club has a kids’ pool, a range of kids’ clubs, mountain biking, and an exciting range of watersports, making for ideal entertainment for the family to enjoy whilst you nail your groundstroke (or for you to enjoy together during some family time). And when it comes to unwinding, you’ll find the pool bar is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail or two while you reflect on your stay and what’s next on your tennis agenda.
From a practical standpoint, the clubs are very light on travel, with a short 20-minute transfer from the local airport of Kalamata. Boasting flights from a variety of UK departure airports, our Messini and Buca Beach Clubs are perfect for both in-season breaks and longer off-season stays.
The relaxed vibe of our fantastic Baia dei Mori Beach Club in Sardinia makes it a great spot for rest and recuperation during your busy tennis schedule.
Back to business, the club offers 4 tennis courts, a swimming pool, treatment rooms and a wide range of fitness and yoga classes to ensure all aspects of your game and fitness regime are covered. If you’re holidaying with family and want some alone time, our Neilson-run kids’ clubs are very popular with expertly trained staff who are always on hand to provide fun sessions designed to keep kids of all ages busy and active.
In addition to the usual Neilson activities and kids’ clubs, Baia dei Mori provides the option of road cycling, mountain biking, windsurfing, dinghy sailing, stand up paddle boarding and more of the stunning northeast coast of Sardinia.
Flights from across the UK make Sardinia a convenient destination, and the Baia dei Mori Beach Club is only a 40-minute transfer from the local airport, making for a seamless connection once you touch down.
Without meaning to brag, we’re confident that all tennis professionals will love our Beach Clubs - not only are they great for relaxing breaks, but they’ve also been designed in conjunction with people just like you, meaning your every need will be catered for.
Whether you’re looking for a more intense stay to work on specific aspects of your game with a dedicated coach or a more relaxed break to unwind and keep your game sharp, our clubs offer everything and more.
Rackets ready? See you on the baseline.
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