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Tennis Facilities
Thanks to an average of at least 331 days of sunshine per year, the conditions for tennis are always superb and the quality of the practice facilities makes La Manga Club the ideal place to learn, train and enjoy the game.

Tennis Courts
With 28 courts (13 floodlit) in a choice of clay, hard and artificial grass surfaces, La Manga Club Tennis Centre provides players with ample opportunity to hone their skills on a variety of surfaces. Most courts have seating for spectators, including the Centre Court that can accommodate up to 1200 people.

» Clay - 20 clay match courts, including the Exhibition Court and the Centre Court
» Hard courts - four individual green-set match courts
» Artificial grass - four individual AstroTurf match courts

Squash Court
For those who like intense cardiovascular exercise, there is a squash court adjacent to the fitness centre.

Paddle Tennis
Paddle tennis is an increasingly popular game, easy to learn and entertaining. The Tennis Centre boasts two state-of-the-art, glass-walled paddle tennis courts that make it possible to enjoy the sport all year round in the sun.

Racket Service Centre
At the Tennis Centre, we have a large choice of rackets (juniors, tennis, squash, paddle, etc) for hire, which is also a good opportunity to try out different brands of racket and new models! Our pros are always happy to provide expert advice on the purchase of equipment. A racket-stringing and grip service are available on request.

Other Facilities at the Tennis Centre
In addition to its floodlit tennis courts, the Tennis Centre also boasts many leisure options for active and not so active guests.

Resort Gym and Spa
If you like to keep in top form while on holiday, the spacious, fully equipped gymnasium is the place to work out. If desired, our expert team will assess you throughout your fitness session.

Personal Trainer
To make it easier to tone your muscles or shift those excess kilos, take a tip from the stars and use one of our experienced Personal Trainers. Your trainer will put together an exercise programme tailored to your specific needs and level of fitness and will be there to guide you, advise you and encourage you every step of the way.

Relax in the Spa
After a demanding game of tennis or an energetic session in the gym, you could relax and unwind in the sauna or jacuzzi, followed by a revitalising cold plunge.

Health and Beauty
Treat yourself to a pampering beauty treatment. In our health and beauty salon, our dedicated beauty therapists will take good care of you and your body. From the long list of treatments available, these are some of the most popular:

» Facial and body massages
» Guinot facial, body and back treatments
» Pedicure, manicure, hand treatment
» Waxing
» Cold wrapping treatments
» Anti-cellulite treatments
» Collagen treatments
» Sun tanning

Physiotherapy
Whatever your need, our qualified practitioner will provide a personalised service and relief for a wide range of conditions such as back and neck pain, sprains, joint and muscular problems, sports injury, post-operative treatment. Physiotherapy has proved to help people achieve a higher quality of life through physical movement.

Other Activities

Swimming
If you prefer to make the most of the ideal climate in this part of Spain for swimming and sunbathing, the attractive Oasis pool, a large outdoor swimming pool with three separate depth sections for all the family, is conveniently located next to the Tennis Centre. Its bar, open in summer, is the perfect spot for ice-cold refreshments and snacks.

Bowls and Boules
Perhaps you fancy a game of bowls on our beautifully manicured bowling green, one of the few in Spain, or a game of boules with friends or family on the nearby pétanque court. Bowls and boules are available from Tennis Reception.

Minigolf
Crazy golf is a great activity for kids and adults alike. No golfing skill is required, but be prepared to put your abilities to the test!

Climbing
Those who are not afraid of heights will enjoy making use of the climbing wall located to the rear of the squash court. This facility is managed by an independent company as part of the resort's leisure programme.

Our Team at Your Service

The Tennis Centre is open every day of the year from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, and from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm in July and August.

The newly renovated Reception is the hub for all tennis reservations, information and equipment hire. Changing rooms and showers are available at the entrance of the Tennis Centre and changing rooms, showers and lockers within the main building.

The friendly staff at Tennis Reception will help you:

» Reserve courts (tennis, squash and paddle tennis)
» Register for tournaments
» Register for the Tennis Academy
» Book individual lessons
» Hire rackets, balls, towels, bowls, boules, minigolf clubs and balls...
» Purchase the latest equipment, sports and tennis wear
» Re-string rackets
» Register for fitness classes
» Reserve beauty and physiotherapy treatments
» Book the Kids' Football Academy

The Tennis Academy

Tennis Academy Courses
Suitable for all levels, the Tennis Academy's five-day intensive course is designed to teach beginners the basics of tennis, or allow experienced players the chance to fine-tune their technique.

This comprehensive programme runs Monday to Friday mornings, every week of the year, and consists of two hours' on-court coaching per day with one of our qualified pros, with a further optional hour of detailed stroke analysis and match play tactics using our state-of-the-art video analysis system.

To ensure the highest quality of instruction, players are graded and split into groups of no more than six students per pro. Tuition in English, Spanish, German. There are two options to choose from:

15-hour Academy Course
Two hours of on-court coaching each morning from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. All major aspects of the game are worked on and developed throughout the week:

» Forehand
» Backhand
» Serve
» Volley
» Service return
» Singles and doubles tactics
» Smash
» Approach shots
» Lobs
» Drop shots
» Topspin / slice
» Match play

Plus one hour each morning split between the air-conditioned Academy room and on court including:

» Computer-assisted shot analysis using the latest V1 digital coaching technology
» Digital footage of tennis technique and tactics
» Personal player profile

10-hour Academy Course
Two hours of on-court coaching each morning from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 11:00 am, as detailed above.

Junior Academies
La Manga Club Tennis Centre offers a range of Junior Academy courses for different age groups. The full junior programme operates during school holiday weeks, with a smaller tailored programme available outside these weeks all year round.

All courses run from Monday to Friday and offer an extensive group coaching programme that covers all major techniques of the game, with an emphasis on competitive fun. This way, juniors can learn and practise with players of similar age and ability, coached by our experienced pros.

» 6 and under - 'Mini Tennis': 45 minutes' tuition each day provides a fun introduction to tennis
» 7-9 year olds - one-hour coaching session per day
» 10-12 year olds - two-hour coaching session per day
» 13-15 year olds - two-hour coaching session per day
» 16-19 year olds - two-hour coaching session per day

Junior Pro Academy
La Manga Club has long been a prime attraction for tennis fans eager to improve their game. But for those with their sights set on winning the Grand Slam, our Junior Pro Academy is a great new option.

Created in response to the growing number of high-standard junior players who come to La Manga Club each summer and designed to meet the needs of up-and-coming tournament players, the Junior Pro Academy offers 20 hours of intensive coaching a week, aimed at players aged between 10 and 15.

While the morning sessions focus primarily on technical skills, the afternoon sessions emphasise technical, tactical, physical and mental skills, aided by the V1 digital video analysis system.

The Junior Pro Academy operates weekly during July and August, with two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon, Monday to Friday. To take part in the Junior Pro Academy, players must already have attained a reasonable minimum standard of play. As a general guide, participants should be regular junior tournament players who play and receive coaching all year round.

Group and Private Tuition
If you prefer the benefits and exclusivity of private coaching or are unable to take part in a full, five-day Academy course, our resident professionals are available for one-to-one lessons and can design a tailor-made tennis coaching programme adapted to your specific requirements.

Group and private coaching sessions for all ages and standards of player, whether individual, groups, teams or clubs, can include:

» On-court coaching
» Video analysis
» Electronic ball speed measurement

V1 Video Analysis
The outstanding facilities at La Manga Club Tennis Academy include the latest V1 digital tennis coaching system, which is amongst the most sophisticated computer-assisted technology in the world.

The 15-hour Academy Course includes one hour of V1 video analysis per day. Players are filmed with quality digital video cameras from various angles on court. This footage is then run through the V1 software in the Academy room and projected life size onto a cinema screen. Players are able to review their shot frame by frame or in slow motion, analysing their technique under the expert guidance and advice of the teaching pro. This in turn makes technical explanations of the strokes easier to understand and reproduce on court due to the visual impact.

This revolutionary system also allows players to compare their shots alongside the professionals, thanks to an extensive library of video footage of the world's top tennis players.

Practice Facilities
With a total of 28 courts in a choice of three different surfaces, the Tennis Centre at La Manga Club is one of the largest outdoor facilities in Europe. Practising on the different surfaces will allow you to get to know and adapt to the particular demands of each type of court, adding valuable technical knowledge to your game.

Tournaments on a variety of courts are organised for those with a competitive streak.

» 20 Clay Courts
Clay is one of the highlights at La Manga Club and is one of the most important surfaces in the international game. It is deemed a 'slow' surface due to its high looping bounce.

» Four Hard Courts
On hard courts, the speed of the ball is faster than on clay and the bounce is noticeably higher.

» Four Artificial Grass Courts
With artificial grass, play is fast because the ball tends to slip on the surface.

Make sure you try our sophisticated, computer-based V1 video analysis system; you will notice the benefits straight away.