Despite its size, the Valamar Tamaris Resort & Villas offers a truly family-friendly tennis holiday, providing everything a tennis enthusiast could wish for. Tennis courts are located right on the water, there are several beaches, delicious food, and excellent service. It's no wonder the resort has been the top destination for tennis enthusiasts for over 30 years, attracting the most guests annually. These enthusiasts know all too well what a perfect tennis holiday destination Lanterna is.
Hotel description
The Valamar Tamaris Resort tennis hotel on the green Lanterna peninsula north of Poreč . The 4-star resort is nestled in a beautiful park and garden setting with pine and holm oak trees .
The resort is divided into different areas: the Tamaris Hotel is the heart of the resort, centrally located and offering single, double, and family rooms, as well as apartments and suites for up to five people. Those who prefer spacious apartments will find the Tamaris Casa Agava or the Tamaris Casa Palma ideal. There, you can stay in apartments or suites with two bedrooms, a living room, and some even have two bathrooms. You'll find just as much space, but with even more privacy, in the Mediterranean Tamaris Villas , located in the quieter part of the resort and featuring a separate communal pool. All rooms, suites, and villas are modern, bright, and tastefully furnished. For a truly luxurious experience, stay in the Tamaris Luxury Villas . In addition to over 150 square meters of living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, you'll have your own private pool. And, of course, you can also enjoy all the resort's amenities.
For children, there's a special kids' program, a 1,900m² outdoor play area, various playrooms, and an indoor cinema with a multimedia game lounge. Combined with the various family-friendly accommodation options, it's simply perfect for a family tennis holiday.
At the Lanterna Tennis Camp, 11 clay courts right next to the hotel on the main grounds , with another 10 clay courts just 400 meters away. And if that weren't enough, there are a further 11 clay courts spread across three separate facilities within a radius of 1,800 meters. The courts on the main grounds are beautifully situated right by the water, so you can enjoy the view while you train and jump straight into the sea afterward. Some courts are equipped with floodlights. A lovely pine grove between the tennis complex and the hotel provides some welcome shade.
Tennis training is offered here throughout the season, from spring to autumn. Whether you're looking for individual lessons, weekend or week-long camps for preseason preparation or to extend your playing time, every TennisTraveller the perfect training program. In July and August, guests of the tennis travel specialist Zischka can play on the courts free of charge. And of course, there's a Zischka tennis shop with tennis equipment, a stringing service, and much more.
At the resort, you can enjoy numerous sports facilities free of charge. From the activity and relaxation program with stretching, aqua aerobics, beach volleyball, and much more, there are plenty of walking and jogging trails where you can complete your morning run. Water sports enthusiasts will also find plenty to do: surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, motor boating, or rowing. And of course, the water park in the sea is incredibly fun. Cyclists will also find plenty to enjoy on over 100 marked cycle paths of varying difficulty. Bicycles are available for rent, and guided tours are offered regularly.
also features a fitness room with cardio and strength training equipment, including a free weights area, so you can specifically work on your muscles. And all this in a 110 m² space, open 24/7.
The resort boasts two large outdoor pools : the Activity Pool with a children's pool, water slides, and water features, and the heated Relax Pool . Villa guests have access to a separate communal pool. For those who prefer the beach, there are four different options: Valeta Beach is paved, slopes gently into the sea over a pebble beach, and offers a variety of activities for active families and swimmers. The sandy beach Residence Beach has a similarly gentle slope , but it is entirely pebbly. A particularly nice feature here is that half of the beach is shaded by natural vegetation. Luxury villa guests also have access to a separate beach with reserved sun loungers.
You can relax your muscles in the sauna , steam room , or whirlpool with relaxation room, or in the outdoor jacuzzi . Alternatively, you can book a massage at the spa center. They also offer all kinds of massages, facials, and body treatments
You'll be pampered from head to toe at the Valamar Tamaris Resort tennis hotel with its all-inclusive package . Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the spacious hotel restaurant. Meals are served buffet-style, featuring both international dishes and Croatian specialties. For a snack or a drink, you can visit the Istrian tavern . The Delfin restaurant is not included in the all-inclusive package, but its stunning sea views make it well worth a visit. Several bars throughout the resort invite you to enjoy refreshing drinks throughout the day and evening. Generally, drinks, including local alcoholic beverages, are included.
Poreč is about 10 km away, which you can reach either by bus or car. A trip there is definitely worthwhile. The romantic fishing village of Novigrad, , is also worth a visit. The friendly and knowledgeable reception team can give you further excursion tips.
The Valamar Tamaris Resort & Villas tennis hotel was tested and recommended by Heike:
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