# Tennis and Padel Clubs on the Costa Blanca by Town, 2026 > Spain crossed 30,000 padel courts in 2024 and the Comunitat Valenciana sits in the top four by density. A town-by-town guide to where to play on the Costa Blanca, what it costs, and when to avoid the queue. Published: 2026-10-24 Author: Oleg Fesechko Canonical: https://wesnagroup.com/blog/tennis-padel-clubs-costa-blanca-2026 License: CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cite as: Wesna Group, "Tennis and Padel Clubs on the Costa Blanca by Town, 2026", wesnagroup.com --- Spain had roughly 15,000 padel courts in 2019 and crossed 30,000 by 2024, with the Comunitat Valenciana ranking among the top four autonomous communities by court density. On the Costa Blanca you can walk into a padel club in almost any town over 15,000 residents. Tennis is older and quieter here, but good clay courts still exist if you know where to look. ![Padel court at a Costa Blanca club at sunset with the sea in the background](padel-costa-blanca-sunset.jpg) ## How popular is padel on the Costa Blanca in 2026? Padel is now the second most played sport in Spain after football, with the Federación Española de Pádel reporting approximately 120,000 licensed players nationally and far more casual users. On the Costa Blanca the sport grew sharply between 2020 and 2024. Most new residential developments above 50 units now budget for at least one padel court, and municipal sports centres from Elche up to Dénia have added glass-walled courts next to their old tennis layouts. Tennis has not disappeared. Clay courts remain the serious player's preference, and a handful of clubs between Alicante and Dénia keep red clay in good condition year round. The practical difference for a visitor is availability: a padel booking at 19:00 on a Saturday in July is usually gone by Wednesday, while a tennis court the same evening is often free. The sections below list where locals and residents actually play, with pricing, opening hours and parking notes. ## Where can you play padel and tennis in Alicante city? Alicante has the deepest offering on the coast. The historic anchor is **Club de Tenis Alicante** on the Albufereta side, founded in 1927, with a mix of hard, synthetic and clay courts and several padel courts added over the last decade. It is a members' club but accepts guest play if you book through a member or stay at an affiliated hotel. Expect EUR 15 to 20 per hour for a tennis court and EUR 20 to 25 per hour for padel. The municipal **Centro de Tecnificación Deportiva** on Avenida de Elche has public tennis and padel courts bookable through the Ayuntamiento de Alicante online portal. Hourly rates sit under EUR 10 for tennis and around EUR 12 to 15 for padel off peak. Parking is street-only and tight on weekday evenings, so arrive 20 minutes early. For pure padel, **Padel Indoor Alicante** and the courts at **Hotel Bonalba** in nearby Muchamiel are the two options residents name most often. Bonalba is covered, which matters in August when outdoor afternoon play becomes impossible, and sits a 15-minute drive north of the city. Court rental runs EUR 18 to 24 per hour off peak and EUR 22 to 30 at prime time, meaning 18:00 to 22:00. For property near the courts, see our catalogue of [apartments and houses in Alicante](/catalog?city=alicante&deal=sale). ![Clay tennis courts under morning light with net posts and benches](tennis-clay-courts-morning.jpg) ## Which clubs matter in Benidorm, Altea and Alfaz del Pi? Benidorm's municipal centre, **Polideportivo Guillermo Amor**, is named after the former FC Barcelona midfielder who grew up here, and it has several padel courts plus hard-court tennis. Rates are among the cheapest on the coast at under EUR 10 per hour for tennis and roughly EUR 12 for padel. Parking is free in the surrounding streets but fills from 09:00. For private clubs, **Padel Benidorm** near Terra Mítica and the courts at the **Melia Villaitana** hotel resort cover the premium end. Villaitana has four padel courts and six tennis courts, including two clay, and non-guests can book directly. It is also the closest serious tennis to Finestrat, where our listings concentrate; browse [property in Finestrat](/catalog?city=finestrat&deal=sale) if that matters to your base. **Alfaz del Pi** has a strong club culture driven partly by the large Norwegian community, which treats tennis and padel as a year-round social activity. The main venue is **Club de Tenis Altea** on the border between Altea and Alfaz, with clay and hard courts and padel added in the 2010s. The Albir side has smaller private courts attached to residential complexes and the **Albir Garden** tennis academy, which runs clinics for juniors. For context on who lives and plays there, read the [Alfaz del Pi guide](/blog/alfaz-del-pi-norwegian-community-property-guide-2026). Prices across Altea and Alfaz run EUR 14 to 20 per hour for padel and EUR 10 to 16 for tennis. Clay courts carry a small premium and sometimes need a reservation three or four days ahead in high season. ## What are the best padel and tennis clubs in Dénia and Jávea? Dénia has one of the best-run clubs on the Marina Alta. **Club de Tenis Dénia**, next to the Montgó, has clay courts kept in genuinely good condition by a dedicated groundskeeper, plus padel courts added in two phases. It hosts regional tournaments through the Federación Tenis Comunitat Valenciana and welcomes guest play when courts are available. Court fees for guests sit around EUR 14 to 18 per hour for clay and EUR 20 for padel. Smaller padel-only operators have opened across Dénia and in neighbouring Vergel and Els Poblets, mostly outdoor with partial covering. Early morning is the window in July and August; by 11:00 the court surface is too hot to be enjoyable without heat-ready shoes. In **Jávea**, the **Jávea Tennis Centre** behind the Arenal commercial area runs tennis clinics, padel bookings and a small bar. It is popular with the British community, booking is in English, and clinics for juniors fill fast in the spring. Hard courts only, which some clay purists dislike, but surface quality is high. For orientation on Jávea's three distinct zones, see the [Jávea north-south-port guide](/blog/buying-javea-2026-north-side-south-side-port). Moraira has no major standalone racquet club, but **Solpark** and the courts at private resorts cover residents. Visitors usually drive the 10 minutes to Jávea or 20 minutes to Dénia for serious play. ![Padel player hitting a backhand against a glass wall at an indoor club](padel-player-backhand.jpg) ## Where do you play in Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa? Torrevieja is the busiest southern market and has multiple options. **Club de Tenis Torrevieja** on the way to La Mata runs an active calendar of weekend tournaments and keeps three clay courts alongside hard courts and four padel courts. Membership is affordable by coastal standards and visitor rates run EUR 12 to 18 per hour. Parking at the club itself is adequate; the surrounding streets fill on tournament weekends. Indoor and semi-covered padel has grown fast around Torrevieja. **Padel Zenia** between Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa, and the courts around the **La Zenia Boulevard** complexes, cover the touristic hours when outdoor summer play is unworkable. Expect EUR 20 to 26 per hour at peak, EUR 14 to 18 off peak. Our rundown of who lives in Torrevieja is in the [Torrevieja property profile](/blog/torrevieja-property-2026-who-buys-rents-leaves). **Orihuela Costa** is golf country first, but the big resorts carry tennis and padel. **Las Colinas Golf and Country Club** has an excellent six-court tennis academy with clay and hard surfaces and runs weekly clinics with resident coaches. Non-member access is possible through its hotel and villa guests. **Villamartín** and **Las Ramblas** golf clubs have padel courts for members and residents, less serious but useful if you live on the complex. The property angle is in the [Orihuela Costa golf triangle guide](/blog/orihuela-costa-golf-triangle-property-2026). Further south in **Pilar de la Horadada** and **Lo Romero**, racquet facilities are mostly tied to residential urbanisations rather than standalone clubs. Fine for casual players, less so for anyone wanting coaching above intermediate level. Nearest serious coaching sits back in Torrevieja or in Murcia city. ![Overview of a tennis club with multiple courts, trees and a clubhouse](tennis-club-overview.jpg) ## When is it best to play and what does it cost? From June to mid-September the only comfortable outdoor playing windows are 08:00 to 10:30 and after 19:30. Court surfaces hit 50 degrees in afternoon sun, grip collapses and the ball bounces unpredictably. Indoor and covered courts become the premium booking, which pushes evening prices up by EUR 4 to 6 per hour versus winter rates. If you want a serious match in July, book your padel court the previous Saturday for the following Saturday evening. Winter flips the pattern. From December to March the Costa Blanca has probably the best outdoor racquet climate in Europe, with regular sunshine, afternoon temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees and almost no rain. This is when Scandinavian and British coaches run intensive clinics here. Court rates fall by around 20 to 30 percent, and you can walk in at most municipal centres with no booking. Typical 2026 pricing across the region: | Court type | Off-peak | Peak evenings | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | Municipal tennis | EUR 6 to 10 | EUR 10 to 14 | Floodlight supplement often extra | | Private tennis clay | EUR 12 to 18 | EUR 16 to 22 | Reservation 2 to 4 days ahead in season | | Padel outdoor | EUR 14 to 20 | EUR 20 to 26 | Per court, split four ways | | Padel indoor/covered | EUR 18 to 24 | EUR 24 to 32 | Only option in August afternoons | | Racquet rental | EUR 3 to 6 | EUR 3 to 6 | Padel racquets widely available, tennis less so | | Group clinic (90 min) | EUR 15 to 25 pp | EUR 15 to 25 pp | 4 to 6 players, often English-speaking | Bring your own padel balls if you play often; club balls degrade fast in the heat and most venues sell new tubes at EUR 6 to 8. Water is essential, grip overgrips too. Non-marking shoes are mandatory on most indoor surfaces. For official regional sports and event information, the Costa Blanca tourism board publishes a calendar at [costablanca.org](https://www.costablanca.org/). Anyone combining racquet sport with golf should also look at the [Costa Blanca golf courses ranked by price](/blog/costa-blanca-golf-courses-2026-30-ranked-by-price), since many of the serious resorts bundle both. ## FAQ ### Do I need a licence or membership to play padel in Spain? No. Any public or commercial court lets you book and play on the day, usually through an app or the venue's website. A Federación licence is only needed to enter official competition. Casual players, visitors and residents play entirely without one. ### Can I rent padel racquets at the club or should I bring my own? Almost every commercial padel club rents racquets at EUR 3 to 6 per session. Quality is adequate for a first game. Regular players bring their own, since rental stock takes a beating and strings or grips can be worn. Tennis racquet rental is less common, so bring one if you play often. ### Is winter really that good for outdoor tennis on the Costa Blanca? Yes. December to March averages around 180 to 200 hours of sunshine per month in the Alicante area according to AEMET data, with daytime highs typically 15 to 20 degrees. It is the main reason northern European academies run winter camps here. Rain days are few, and when they come they usually clear within a day. ### Where are the best indoor padel courts for August? Alfaz del Pi, Benidorm, Alicante and Torrevieja all have indoor or fully covered venues. Bonalba in Muchamiel, Padel Zenia near Orihuela Costa and the covered courts at Melia Villaitana in Benidorm are the names you hear most. Book several days ahead between 10 July and 25 August. ### Are coaches available in English or other languages? Commonly yes. Clubs in Alfaz del Pi, Jávea, Dénia, Orihuela Costa and the larger Alicante venues have coaches working in English, with Dutch, German and Scandinavian languages also widely covered. Rates for private lessons sit around EUR 35 to 55 per hour depending on coach level. ## Next steps If racquet access is a serious criterion for your property search, shortlist two or three towns and visit their main clubs on a Saturday morning before you buy. Start with our [Alfaz del Pi guide](/blog/alfaz-del-pi-norwegian-community-property-guide-2026) and email the shortlist to us; we will match viewings around club visits.