Where to play tennis in the Algarve

Are you staying in the luxurious area of the Algarve and looking for somewhere to play tennis? Well, you’re in luck. The region is full of well-run clubs and resorts with quality courts, friendly coaches, and easy access to beaches and restaurants when you need a break. Whether you’re after a casual game or some professional coaching lessons, here are some of the best Algarve tennis clubs to check out.

 

Algarve tennis clubs

The Algarve is one of the best places in Portugal to play tennis. The weather stays mild for most of the year, and almost every coastal town has a local club or resort with good courts and coaching. Most clubs also offer padel and fitness facilities, so it’s easy to mix things up between matches.

Let’s have a look at some of the top-rated tennis clubs across the region, from Faro to Vilamoura, all offering something a little bit different depending on what you’re looking for.

 

Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy

Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy in Almancil is one of the Algarve’s most established clubs. It has both hard and astro turf courts, plus access to the resort’s swimming pools and gym. You can pay for a weekly membership for around €120 or just book single sessions — whatever works for you. Courts cost around €24 an hour, and racquet hire is €6.

You can also book private lessons and group coaching sessions too. This tennis academy is a great spot to watch some great matches as well, thanks to the many competitions and tournaments that they put on.

Facilities:

• 8 hard courts (4 floodlit)
• 4 artificial clay courts (all floodlit)
• 6 padel courts (all floodlit)
• Swimming pool
• Fitness Gym
• Tennis Shop
• Smash Sports Bar
• Classes, Hitting, Cardio Tennis and Tournaments available

Location: Vale do Lobo Resort 8135-034, Algarve, Portugal

 

Algarve Tennis and Fitness Club

Not far from the Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy is the Algarve Tennis and Fitness Club. They opened in May 2015 and are members of the Portuguese Tennis Federation (Federação Portuguesa de Ténis) and the Portuguese Padel Tennis Federation (Federação Portuguesa de Padel), featuring 2 acrylic hard courts, 2 artificial grass courts, and 3 padel courts.

Why not get a lesson from tennis coach Søren Højbjerg? Private lessons start from €52 for members and €62 for non-members. A yearly adult membership costs €420, but you can also purchase seasonal ones lasting 3 months (minus 65% of your selected annual membership cost) and 6 months (minus 65% of your selected annual membership cost).

This also gives you a huge range of benefits at the club, from free tennis court use to a 15% discount at the pro-shop. If you’re just visiting and want to play as a non-member, then you’re able to rent a court for €24 and a racquet for €6.

Facilities:

• 2 acrylic hard courts
• 2 artificial grass courts
• 3 padel courts
• Clubhouse
• Restaurant/bar
• Swimming pool
• 9 hold footgolf course
• Wellness centre
• Playground

Location: Corga da Zorra, Estrada Vale do Lobo, 8135-906 Almancil, Algarve, Portugal

 

Vilamoura Tennis & Padel Academy

Staying in Vilamoura? This tennis and padel academy is just a short walk away from the Marina. Combining tennis with luxury, it’s got 9 hard courts with 4 that have floodlights, 5 padel courts with synthetic grass and 4 mini tennis courts for the little ones.

Just like the previous tennis clubs we’ve mentioned, you can enrol children and adults in tennis school between September and June. For prices on booking courts, lessons and memberships, you can contact the club itself.

Facilities:

• 9 hard courts (4 floodlit)
• 5 padel courts
• 4 mini tennis courts
• Mini football field
• Pro-shop
• Playground
• Restaurant/Pizzeria

Location: Av. Eng. João Meireles, Vilamoura, 8125-406 Quarteira, Portugal

 

Faro Tennis Centre

Just ten minutes from Faro Airport, this centre is great for a quick hit or a regular routine. It has 6 tennis courts (2 covered), 7 padel courts (3 covered) and 1 Padbol Court, where you can hire a court from €18 per hour and €4 for racquet hire. Want to develop your tennis skills further with more personalised guidance from expert coaches? You can book individual lessons for €45.

Facilities:

• 6 tennis courts (2 covered)
• 7 padel courts (3 covered)
• 1 Padbol Court

Location: Montebranco Urbanisation – Gambelas 8005-201, Faro, Portugal

 

Club De Tenis Quinta Do Eucalipto

Close to Faro city centre and 1.5km from Faro Aiport, this club offers five floodlit tennis courts and six padel courts, which you can hire from €10 per hour + €2 for racquets and €1 for balls. One of the best things about this club, is that if you’ve flown over to the Algarve with your racquet and then realised it needs restringing, you can pay for this to be done here!

Club De Tenis Quinta Do Eucalipto was founded on October 20, 1987 with just 2 courts, a snack bar, and changing rooms. If you’re in the area and want to play at this local institution, then you can give them a call to book your tennis slot.

Facilities:

• 5 tennis courts
• 6 padel courts
• 2 squash courts
• Fitness room
• Snack bar

Location: R. Prof. Vitorino Nemésio 56, 8005-227 Faro, Portugal

 

Albufeira Clube de Tenis

This club also has 2 locations, one in Albufeira, and another in Salgados. The Albufeira club has 4 hard courts (2 with floodlights), and the Salagados location has 3 artificial turf fields. If you’d like to become a member, then there are three plans you can choose from:

• 1 month – € 40
• 3 months – € 75
• 1 year – € 240

These give you complete access to the courts, and the length of your membership also provides a range of different benefits. So, if you choose the 3-month or yearly membership, you get access to training sessions each week for €15 per training session.

One great offering they have if you’re not looking to become a member is their social tennis, which is every Wednesday. It’s two hours of doubles matches organised by one of the club’s coaches and costs €8 for members and €12 for non-members.

Albufeira facilities:

• 4 hard courts (2 with floodlights)
• Gym
• Spa
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant & bar

Albufeira location: Urb. Balaia Golf Village, Sitio da Balaia Lote 38 8200-594 Albufeira

Salgados facilities: 

• 3 artificial turf fields
• Gym
• Spa
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant & bar

Salgados location: Rua Boca da Alagoa 8200-424 Albufeira

 

Annabel Croft Tennis Academy

Located at the Pine Cliffs Resort, this academy is set amongst beautiful pine trees with two clay and two hard tennis courts. This place is one of the most famous Algarve tennis clubs within the tennis community, and not just in Portugal but across Europe too.

It was founded by British tennis player Annabel Croft, who at the age of 15 was the youngest British player to play in the main draw of Wimbledon in almost 100 years. She retired in 1988 at the age of 21 and eventually opened this academy in 2014.

You can enquire about their 6-month or annual memberships, both coming with their own benefits and dedicated hours of court hire included. If you want lessons for yourself, or your children, then you can book them too from €35 for 3-player private lessons during low season (November to March), to €75 for a 1-player private lesson in high season (April to October). For court hire, it ranges from €28 for 1 hour on a hard court in low season, to €35 for 1 hour on a clay court during high season.

Facilities:

• 2 clay tennis courts
• 2 hard tennis courts
• 4 padel courts
• 9-hole golf course

Location: 8200 594, Pine Cliffs C5, 8200-594 Faro, Portugal

 

Clube Tenis Portimão e Rocha

Court hire, group classes and tennis school — you can do it all here. Starting from €7 for 1 hour of court rental for non-members, or €4 if you are a member, it’s one of the best value tennis clubs in the region! You can also get lessons as a non-member for €30 for 1 person to €35 for 2 people. The club is a small venue, especially compared to the others we’ve discussed; however, its main focus is on sports.

Facilities:

• 5 tennis courts
• 8 padel courts
• Tennis & Padel shop

Location: Complexo Municipal de Tenis e Padel, R. do Viveiro, 8500-652 Portimão, Portugal

 

Rocha Brava Raquet Club

You’ll find this club at the Rocha Brava Resort, just a half-hour drive away from Faro airport. They’ve really thought of everything here, from sessions dedicated to complete beginners and people who are returning to the sport after some time away, to social tennis meetups. The Rocha Brava Raquet Club is a truly inclusive place.

They have a range of tennis and pickleball courts, which anybody can book, with tennis court rental costing €20 for 1 hour, with racquet rental at €3, and coaching from €25 for half an hour. If you’re around and want to play some social tennis, then you can for just €10 per person — it’s a great way to enjoy your sport and meet people too.

Facilities:

• Tennis courts
• Pickleball courts
• Gym
• Yoga, pilates & fitness classes
• Rooftop terrace

Location: Urb. Rocha Brava, 8400-568 Carvoeiro, Portugal

 

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