Padel is currently THE trend sport here in Germany. Abroad, especially in southern holiday destinations, padel has been established and very popular for some time, particularly among vacationers. We talked to Yannick Schmeußer from Patricio Travel about padel . This well-known tennis travel provider is also at the forefront of the padel scene. In my interview with Yannick, you'll learn which Patricio destinations already offer padel and a variety of courses at the Patricio Checkpoint Padel Academy, why the tour operator recognized padel's potential so early on, and much more. And of course, you can perfectly combine your padel vacation with a fantastic tennis holiday. This is true in general and especially at all Patricio padel holiday destinations, as they are all perfectly suited for tennis players. Some are even among the world's largest tennis facilities! So dive into the world of Patricio padel with us! Enjoy!
Padel isn't just THE trend sport right now, it's also a big deal for you. Since when have you offered padel and why did you jump on this trend so early?
We first built padel courts at the Ali Bey facilities in 2019. At that time, local interest in the sport grew steadily, and guests began showing interest. We have been offering organized padel trips since 2023, when we also had a large portion of our PCT trainers trained as padel coaches on-site. This coach training was conducted by our German head coach, Yannik Mann. We have observed the development of padel, particularly in Europe, over the past few years and realized that this type of sport combines perfectly with our sports travel offerings.
What potential do you see in the trendy sport of padel? And what synergies does it offer us tennis players?
Padel is a racket sport that is significantly easier than tennis for initial rallies. This means that beginners can see results more quickly, while passionate tennis players can also get started right away. Even if their technique isn't perfect yet, the fun factor is still incredibly high, as padel is only played in doubles, resulting in a much stronger sense of community.
In which destinations do you offer padel?
You can play padel at the Ali Bey Club Manavgat**** and the Ali Bey Resort Sorgun***** . Both resorts are beautifully situated on the Turkish Aegean coast. Padel fans will find what they're looking for at the Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village***** . And in Mallorca, the Na Taconera Sport & Relax**** in Font de sa Cala near Cala Ratjada is a fantastic padel spot.
You have your own padel school, the Patricio Checkpoint Padel Academy. What makes it special? What can customers particularly look forward to here?
The Patricio Checkpoint Padel Academy, like the Patricio Checkpoint Tennis Academy, embraces the idea of learning padel naturally using our own biomechanical teaching method. Clients can especially look forward to training based on our 5 checkpoints, the event-like atmosphere of our course weeks, and rapid progress on the court! 😉
Are there special padel courses?
Yes, of course! Four different padel courses can be booked in spring and autumn:
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Gancho - Courses for children and teenagersGroups of 8 or more paying participants receive special group discounts (see group package). During the summer months, from approximately mid-May to mid-September, we offer special padel courses for both adults and children.
What are your plans for padel tennis offerings in 2025?
In 2025, we will be offering group and coach trips for padel tennis with our special, unique Patricio Travel group packages. We also offer our PCP courses for individual clients. Furthermore, we are currently planning a padel camp for spring 2025 with a world-renowned star coach.
Have you now got the urge for a padel holiday? Or would you like to combine your tennis holiday with a padel holiday? Then take a look at the diverse range of sports travel offers on TennisTraveller or directly at Patricio Travel:
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