Four tennis-themed holidays across Europe in time for Wimbledon – with free childcare and coaching lessons
ANYONE for tennis?
With the Queen’s Club championship on now in London, and Wimbledon starting in just 13 days, we’re sure to get court up in the action.
Plus it might inspire you to grab a tennis-friendly break.
Lisa Minot serves up some ace getaways that could bring you a real net gain this summer.
Holiday Village Fuerteventura Origo Mare
SET in dramatic volcanic landscapes and with year-round sun, this Pierre Et Vacances’ 4* resort has with lots of exciting activities and facilities, including two tennis courts and a padel court.
There is a vast water park for the kids as well as an adults-only pool.
Ideal for families, with great kids clubs, the accommodation is in smart, modern villas with options from studios to three-bedroom villas complete with kitchen and dining room and your own private terrace or garden.
If you don’t fancy cooking, there is a restaurant, bars and cafes and the option to book B&B, half-board or even all-inclusive.
Seven nights’ self-catering in a two-bed villa sleeping up to six is from £808 in total, or £202pp, arriving June 26.
Flights and transfers are extra.
Aeolian Village Beach Resort, Lesvos
MARK WARNER specialises in sporty breaks and this, one of its newest destinations, will delight those who love to keep fit on their beach breaks.
The hotel sits in mature gardens on the popular Greek island and has two freshwater swimming pools as well as padel and tennis courts plus the chance to get some expert tuition to up your game.
There’s also the opportunity to go cycling on the quiet roads and tracks on the island and on the 3km sandy beach, plus the local conditions are perfect for sailing and windsurfing.
Seven nights’ half-board is from £824pp including flights from Gatwick on June 26.
See markwarner.co.uk.
Levante Beach Club, Rhodes
UP your game with dedicated tennis courses at Neilson Beach Clubs.
Activities are included at its venues, along with food, accommodation, flights and transfers.
Try pickleball or tennis with up to 55 hours of tuition from their dedicated instructors.
You can also get up to 60 hours’ free childcare, so you can concentrate on sports as the kids are entertained.
The Levante Beach Club has six tennis courts, two padel courts, plus a fantastic choice of pools.
Seven nights’ club board – including breakfast and lunch every day and four evening meals – is from £1,389pp, including flights from Stansted on July 9.
To book, see neilson.co.uk.
Pine Cliffs Resort, Algarve
THIS is the perfect place to improve your skills.
Its Annabel Croft Tennis Academy is one of the best in Europe, with floodlit courts – two clay, three hard and one padel – extending playing time beyond sunset.
Coaching is available, and the staff will arrange matches for solo players as well as fun clinics.
The 5* resort features golf suites and a huge range of villas as well as nine restaurants and two bars.
It has eight outdoor pools, a golf course and a huge range of activities, including bike rental and even a cooking school.
Seven nights’ B&B is from £871pp, including flights from Manchester on October 31, and transfers.
For details, and to book, see jet2holidays.com.