Tennis is the third most practiced sport in Portugal, with active clubs in all major cities and most of the towns. The country is blessed with a climate that allows the player to be on court almost every day, all year round. For Portugal, the centre of this sport is the Estoril Tennis Club. Other important centres are found in Porto, Coimbra, Évora, and the Algarve. Along the length of the Algarve coast the visitor will find a number of enthusiastic tennis clubs with professional multilingual coaches. These clubs provide all levels of coaching to all ages. Some offer a variety of special packages that include accommodation and coaching. Two well-known clubs of the Algarve are discussed below.
Carvoeiro Clube de Ténis is one of the biggest and certainly the most active tennis clubs for residents and visiting tennis players in the Algarve. The club provides tennis holidays, tennis camps, prize money tournaments, social tennis, and partner service. A large modern equipped gym is also available, 6 days a week with professional instructors for all your fitness requirements. You can also enjoy a dip in the tennis racket-shaped swimming pool and a drink or light meal on the club terrace surrounded by Bougainvillea and palm trees.
Situated in the heart of the exclusive Vale do Lobo resort is the Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy, one of the finest facilities of its kind in Europe. The 14 hard courts are set in a pine clad amphitheatre overlooked by the superb clubhouse. It is difficult to find a more relaxing and picturesque setting to enjoy a game of tennis. The clubhouse features a pro shop, café/bar, fitness gymnasium, sauna, steam, massage room, and children’s fun club with pool table, table football, and video games. The swimming pool surrounded by terraces and sun loungers is a perfect venue for enjoying an after-match drink. Various coaching courses are available throughout the year for adults and juniors of all standards, tutored by multi-lingual coaches. The tennis academy has hosted a number of major tournaments in the past and attracts a range of top stars to compete in its annual ATP Senior’s Grand Champion’s Event, including Bjorn Borg, Jannick Noah, and John McEnroe.
Wherever you are in the Algarve, you won’t find it difficult to track down a court to enjoy this incredibly popular sport.
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