Padel and tourism in Spain, a hands-down win

As padel climbs up the rankings of the world's most popular sports, Spain is one of the countries that offers the most options for playing at any time of the year. Can you imagine perfecting your serve with San Sebastian's La Concha Beach in the background? Or training surrounded nature, in the Casa de Campo in Madrid, before dining in one of the best restaurants in Spain's capital?These and many other inspiring plans are at your fingertips if you choose to combine padel and tourism in Spain. The large number of padel courts (more than 15,000) and padel clubs throughout Spain means that you can easily incorporate practising this fun sport into your holidays, without having to interrupt your usual training sessions.Take note of this route through some destinations where, apart from playing padel and challenging yourself to improve your technique, you will enjoy a tailor-made holiday to explore all of Spain's attractions.

If you are heading to the coast of Andalusia, you should know that Malaga, as well as being the birthplace of the genius Picasso and a charming cultural destination, is also ideal for padel, thanks to the quality and leisure options available in the places dedicated to this sport. Another point in its favour is that about 50 kilometres away, in nearby Marbella, you can find exclusive clubs and sports centres with luxury facilities.The rise of this sport can also be seen in the northern regions of Spain. In destinations such as Donostia-San Sebastián (Basque Country) or Santander (Cantabria) you can practice pádel and then take a boating tour to enjoy the beauty of the spectacular bays.

Zaragoza, capital of the neighbouring region of Aragón, has also hosted World Padel Tour events. The approximately 150 existing padel courts demonstrate the growing popularity of this sport in a land known for its rich cultural heritage and the warmth of its people.At any rate, bearing in mind that Spain is the country with the most padel courts in the world, you can always rely on search engines to find the most suitable facilities for your holiday destination or even playing partners.