In Spain, the  paddle  has become a social phenomenon. With nearly  6 million regular practitioners , About  12% of the population , it stands out as the  second most popular sport after football .

La  Spanish Federation of Padel (EFF)  recorded in 2024 more than  109 licensees , or a progression of  45% since 2020  and  175% since 2012 . Among them,  40 000 women  and more than  12 young people under 000 , which confirms the anchoring of padel in all generations.

A unique infrastructure in Europe

Spain has approximately  4 padel clubs  et  17 lots  end of 2024, up by  5% compared to the previous year  (source FIP. This corresponds to an impressive ratio:  one plot of land for 2 inhabitants , one of the most favorable in the world.

These infrastructures cover the entire territory:

  1.  Costa del Sol, Catalonia, Majorca, Tenerife  : seaside stays with padel and sun.
  2.  Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Alicante, Bilbao  : urban stays including clubs and training courses.

Padel and tourism: a natural alliance

Padel in Spain is not just a sport, it is also  an art of living . After matches, it is common to share  tapas main course  around a drink, reinforcing the social and convivial aspect of this practice.

Active padel holidays

Many Spanish hotels and clubs have modern slopes and offer  introductory formulas  suitable for families, friends or beginners.

Internships and development

Experienced players find in Spain  intensive programs  supervised by high-level coaches, in prestigious academies.

Why travel to play padel in Spain?

  1.  Accessibility  : easy sport to learn, suitable for all ages.
  2.  Climate  : ideal conditions for playing all year round, especially on the Mediterranean coast and on the islands.
  3.  Conviviality  : a unique social experience combining sport, gastronomy and culture.
  4.  Excellence  : world-renowned training centers for rapid progress.

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