
Combine top-class pickleball training with Mediterranean flair, sea views, and an unforgettable community – a perfect blend of sport, vacation, and competition. This is possible Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort



Dates: May 16-23, 2026
Training sessions may be cancelled due to weather conditions. No refunds will be issued. If training sessions are cancelled for this reason, a suitable alternative program will be offered. Subject to change.
Free play outside of tournaments and training sessions is not included. Additional courts can be booked in advance or on-site, subject to availability and for a fee.

Caroline Nothnagel (38) is by far the best German pickleball player, with several national titles and a member of the German national team. Internationally, she is among the leading and best players in Europe with impressive results in singles (WS), women's doubles (WD), and mixed doubles (MXD), and is an active figure in the European pickleball pro community. After many years on the professional tennis circuit, Caroline discovered pickleball in mid-2024, drawing on her career in the sporting goods industry.
As a licensed B-level tennis coach for competitive sports of the Bavarian Tennis Association eV, she now wants to pass on her accumulated practical experience in pickleball to new/different players.

Karolina Owczarek is a Polish pickleball player and the current RTA world number one. After a career in tennis, she switched to pickleball in 2024, quickly winning several titles in Europe and achieving notable victories in Asia. She is currently ranked No. 2 in singles and No. 1 in doubles with her partner Caroline Nothnagel. She participated in Season 1 of the World Pickleball League and is currently the head coach at a pickleball facility in Berlin.
Her coaching style is energetic and structured, with honest feedback and a big smile – she loves helping players improve and enjoy the game more.
Cost per person: a
b EUR 719,- plus flight
The five-star Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort is located just 44 kilometers from Heraklion Airport, allowing you to quickly begin your tennis holiday after landing in Crete. The resort is spread across 60 hectares directly on the beautiful seafront and comprises a main building and three villages built in the Cretan style, featuring plenty of stone and whitewashed walls. Although the resort has nearly 400 rooms, you'll always feel like you're in a small village. The numerous small buildings, bungalows, and villas are surrounded by magnificent gardens. The Patricio World Class Tennis Center Crete, newly built in 2023, will make any tennis enthusiast's heart beat faster with its 20 clay courts, 5 padel courts, and an indoor/outdoor fitness center.



All information is provided without guarantee. Images © Patricio Travel Hasenkopf.
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