Spain By The Golf Planet Holidays Team · Golf-travel specialists since 1981 · Published 13 June 2026 At a glance Can you play golf and padel on the same holiday? Yes, and it is straightforward in Spain and Portugal because many golf resorts now have padel courts on or beside the grounds. You play your […]
Spain
By The Golf Planet Holidays Team· Golf-travel specialists since 1981 · Published 13 June 2026
Padel has gone from a curiosity to the fastest-growing racket sport in Britain in a few short years, and the resorts we book in Spain and Portugal have moved with it. Plenty of the golf hotels you already know now have courts on site, which changes what a golf trip can be. You play your round in the morning, then settle a few scores on a padel court before dinner. It suits a group where the appetite for 36 holes a day runs out before the week does, and it suits a couple or a mixed party where not everyone wants to play golf at all. Padel gives the non-golfers something to do beyond the pool, and it gives the golfers a reason to keep the group together in the evening. Below is a run through the resorts we book that pair a proper golf course with padel courts on or beside the grounds, region by region. One honest note up front: padel facilities and booking vary by resort and season, so we confirm courts, racket hire and any charge when we quote.
Southern Spain golf and padel resorts
Southern Spain is where the two sports overlap most easily, partly because the value is so good. Montecastillo Resort Hotel, Jerez sits at 7 nights from £520 (≈ €595) (≈ $685) (≈ CA$965) (≈ AU$975) (≈ NZ$1,195) (≈ CHF 555) pp and is the one we point budget-minded groups to first, with a Jack Nicklaus course and a sports complex that includes outdoor padel courts. Up the coast, Hotel Valle del Este, Vera at 7 nights from £550 (≈ €625) (≈ $725) (≈ CA$1,025) (≈ AU$1,035) (≈ NZ$1,265) (≈ CHF 585) pp has a dedicated padel centre with glass-backed courts right next to the golf, and coaching for players who have never picked up a bat. Barcelo Costa Ballena Golf & Spa at 7 nights from £675 (≈ €775) (≈ $885) (≈ CA$1,255) (≈ AU$1,265) (≈ NZ$1,555) (≈ CHF 715) pp is the relaxed family choice, with padel courts sitting among the pools and the spa. If you want the standout of the four, it is La Cala Resort Hotel, Mijas at 4 nights from £725 (≈ €835) (≈ $955) (≈ CA$1,355) (≈ AU$1,365) (≈ NZ$1,665) (≈ CHF 765) pp: three courses, panoramic padel courts by the clubhouse, and a short break length that works well for a long weekend rather than a full week.
Costa Blanca golf and padel resorts
The Costa Blanca leans into racket sports more than most stretches of Spanish coast, which makes it a natural fit here. Villaitana Resort Golf, Benidorm at 7 nights from £635 (≈ €725) (≈ $835) (≈ CA$1,185) (≈ AU$1,195) (≈ NZ$1,455) (≈ CHF 675) pp is the pick for a serious padel group, with its own club of glass courts on site and the Universal Padel Academy based in the grounds, set against two golf courses. La Finca Resort, Alicante at 7 nights from £845 (≈ €965) (≈ $1,115) (≈ CA$1,575) (≈ AU$1,585) (≈ NZ$1,945) (≈ CHF 895) pp runs social leagues and tournaments through the year on its padel courts, so if your party has someone who takes the game seriously, this is where they will be happy. At the top end, Grand Hyatt La Manga Club and Resort, Cartagena at 7 nights from £1,050 (≈ €1,205) (≈ $1,385) (≈ CA$1,965) (≈ AU$1,975) (≈ NZ$2,415) (≈ CHF 1,115) pp is the complete sporting estate: three championship courses and a Racquets Club with floodlit padel courts and coaching on hand. It is the resort to choose when the trip is as much about the facilities as the golf.
Portugal does this combination as well as anywhere, and the range is wide. For a shorter trip, Royal Obidos Spa & Golf Resort at 5 nights from £715 (≈ €815) (≈ $945) (≈ CA$1,335) (≈ AU$1,345) (≈ NZ$1,645) (≈ CHF 755) pp has a Sports Centre with covered padel courts alongside tennis, useful when the weather turns. In the Algarve, Amendoeira Golf Resort, Alcantarilha at 7 nights from £810 (≈ €925) (≈ $1,065) (≈ CA$1,515) (≈ AU$1,525) (≈ NZ$1,865) (≈ CHF 855) pp gives you two Faldo and O’Connor courses plus floodlit padel for evening play. Near Lisbon, Onyria Quinta da Marinha Resort, Cascais at 7 nights from £845 (≈ €965) (≈ $1,115) (≈ CA$1,575) (≈ AU$1,585) (≈ NZ$1,945) (≈ CHF 895) pp adjoins a racket club with padel courts, which is a serious amount of court time for a golf hotel. The one we would single out is Vale do Lobo Resort, Algarve at 7 nights from £1,255 (≈ €1,445) (≈ $1,655) (≈ CA$2,345) (≈ AU$2,365) (≈ NZ$2,885) (≈ CHF 1,335) pp, with two clifftop courses and a Tennis and Padel Academy with a dedicated padel academy. It is the most polished pairing on this list, and the price reflects that.
Who a golf and padel trip suits
This kind of break earns its keep with mixed parties. A golf society can split its day: a morning round, a long lunch, then doubles on the padel court for the players whose legs have had enough of walking. A couple where one plays golf and one does not gets a holiday that works for both, because padel is quick to learn and genuinely fun within an hour or two. Stag and birthday groups like it for the same reason, since the non-golfers are not left waiting at the bar. The practical points are the ones to settle before you book. Court availability, whether rackets are provided or hired, and any hourly charge differ from resort to resort and shift with the season, so we confirm all of that for your dates when we put a quote together. Everything we price is ground-only and tailor-made; if you want flights, we add them as an ATOL-protected option rather than burying them in the headline figure.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best golf and padel holidays in Spain?
For value, Montecastillo near Jerez at 7 nights from £520 (≈ €595) (≈ $685) (≈ CA$965) (≈ AU$975) (≈ NZ$1,195) (≈ CHF 555) pp pairs a Nicklaus course with outdoor padel courts. On the Costa Blanca, Villaitana at Benidorm at 7 nights from £635 (≈ €725) (≈ $835) (≈ CA$1,185) (≈ AU$1,195) (≈ NZ$1,455) (≈ CHF 675) pp has its own padel club on site, while Grand Hyatt La Manga Club at 7 nights from £1,050 (≈ €1,205) (≈ $1,385) (≈ CA$1,965) (≈ AU$1,975) (≈ NZ$2,415) (≈ CHF 1,115) pp is the full sporting estate with three courses and floodlit padel. La Cala near Mijas at 4 nights from £725 (≈ €835) (≈ $955) (≈ CA$1,355) (≈ AU$1,365) (≈ NZ$1,665) (≈ CHF 765) pp is the standout for a shorter break.
Which golf resort in Portugal is best for padel?
Vale do Lobo in the Algarve at 7 nights from £1,255 (≈ €1,445) (≈ $1,655) (≈ CA$2,345) (≈ AU$2,365) (≈ NZ$2,885) (≈ CHF 1,335) pp is the most polished pairing, with two clifftop courses and a Tennis and Padel Academy with a dedicated padel academy. If you want more court time near Lisbon, Onyria Quinta da Marinha at Cascais at 7 nights from £845 (≈ €965) (≈ $1,115) (≈ CA$1,575) (≈ AU$1,585) (≈ NZ$1,945) (≈ CHF 895) pp adjoins a racket club with padel courts, several indoor. Amendoeira at 7 nights from £810 (≈ €925) (≈ $1,065) (≈ CA$1,515) (≈ AU$1,525) (≈ NZ$1,865) (≈ CHF 855) pp is a strong Algarve all-rounder with floodlit padel for evening play.
Is racket hire included or do we bring our own padel kit?
It varies by resort. Some provide or hire rackets and balls at the court, others expect you to bring your own, and charges differ by season. We check what is available for your chosen resort and confirm racket hire and any court fees when we put your quote together, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Do golf and padel holidays work for groups where not everyone plays golf?
They work very well for mixed groups. The golfers play their round while the non-golfers use the padel court, the pool or the spa, and then the whole party comes back together for doubles in the late afternoon or evening. Padel is quick to learn, so beginners join in straight away. Resorts like Villaitana, La Manga Club and Vale do Lobo are set up for exactly this kind of split-interest trip.
Can beginners learn padel on holiday?
Yes. Padel is one of the easier racket sports to start and most people are rallying within an hour. Several resorts in our range, including Valle del Este, La Finca and La Manga Club, offer coaching for newcomers, so you can take a lesson before your first game. We can flag which resorts have coaching available for your dates.
Are flights included in the price of a golf and padel holiday?
No. Everything we quote is ground-only and tailor-made, covering your hotel, golf and resort facilities. If you would like flights, we add them as a separate ATOL-protected option rather than folding them into the headline price, so you can see exactly what you are paying for each part of the trip.
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