Quick answer: You can play padel and tennis in Benidorm all year. The best-equipped club is Finca Guila, with clay and artificial-grass tennis courts and three panoramic padel courts, open daily from 07:00 to midnight. The council's Palau d'Esports l'Illa has outdoor courts, and IQL has indoor courts for wet or very hot days. Most courts can be booked online through Playtomic or the club's own site.
Where to play
| Venue | Courts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Finca Guila Tennis & Padel, Camí Vell d'Alfàs 34 | 4 clay and 1 artificial-grass tennis courts, 3 panoramic padel courts | Open 07:00–00:00 every day; café, equipment hire, free parking; book on Playtomic |
| Palau d'Esports l'Illa, SD La Barrina | Outdoor tennis and padel courts | Municipal complex with an academy, leagues and a café |
| IQL – Indoor Quality League | Indoor and outdoor tennis and padel | Good for rain or summer heat; book on the IQL website |
| Villaitana resort sports area | Tennis and padel courts | Resort setting near the golf courses; Padel Point Villaitana |
| Pádel Palau and Padel School 04 | Padel | Classes and clinics |
Sources: Playtomic – Finca Guila, Visit Benidorm – tennis and padel, Visit Benidorm – sports facilities.
Padel for beginners
Padel is played in doubles on an enclosed court smaller than a tennis court, with solid rackets and walls you can play the ball off. It is easy to pick up, which is why it is Spain's fastest-growing sport. Several Benidorm clubs run beginner classes and clinics, and clubs on Playtomic let you join an open match if you are on your own.
Booking and prices
Most clubs take bookings by 60- or 90-minute slot. Prices vary by club, time of day and whether lights are needed, so check the live price when you book on Playtomic or the club's site. Evenings and weekends fill first, especially from January to March, when long-stay visitors are in town. Bring trainers with non-marking soles; clay courts need clay or all-court shoes.
Tennis and padel holidays
Benidorm's mild winters make it a popular base for racket-sport breaks. Clubs such as Finca Guila offer training programmes for adults, juniors and children, and the Villaitana resort combines courts with golf and a spa. For other sports, see our golf guide. The council also runs adult sports courses at its facilities from October to May each year.
When to play
Courts are usable all year. In July and August, book early morning or after sunset, or use IQL's indoor courts. Winter evenings are cool but rarely cold enough to stop play.
Padel and tennis in Benidorm: FAQs
Where can I play padel in Benidorm? At Finca Guila, the municipal l'Illa complex, IQL, the Villaitana resort and Pádel Palau.
Can tourists book tennis courts in Benidorm? Yes. Finca Guila and IQL take online bookings, open to visitors.
Are there indoor padel courts in Benidorm? Yes, at IQL, which has indoor and outdoor courts.
Can I hire rackets? Finca Guila offers equipment hire. Ask other clubs when you book.
Can I play padel on my own? Yes. Join an open match on Playtomic or book a class.