Padel Tennis is the fastest-growing racket sport in the world. Guests enjoying the sun, sand, diving and romance can add the sport to the fun things to do in the Maldives, with three of the Crown & Champa Resort collections of private islands providing the racquet sport at the resorts.
The very first Padel Tennis court in the Maldives opened at Kuredu Island Resort & Spa in 2018 and was followed by Hurawalhi Island Resort and Kudadoo Maldives Private Island. Jawakara Islands, Nala by Jawakara, Veligandu Maldives Resort Island, Meeru Maldives Resort Island and Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa also boast Padel courts set amidst the island’s greenery.
An offshoot of tennis, the Padel tennis court is smaller than the tennis courts. An energizing racquet sport, it combines the elements of tennis, squash and racquetball and uses a solid padel with air holes as racquets. It is an ideal sport for all ages and skill levels. As the game is played in doubles, it makes a great family or couples activity and, when played in the balmy Maldives, a good tan.
Padel Tennis At Kudadoo Maldives Private Island
A short stroll from the residences, guests can find hidden among the palms of the island and greenery Kudadoo’s Padel Tennis Court.
At Kudadoo, guests can enjoy a carefree escape, enjoying everything the Maldives has to offer with a fully inclusive ‘Anything. Anytime. Anywhere‘ experience.
Padel Tennis At Hurawalhi Maldives Island
Guests with a passion for sports and those who like to maintain a healthy lifestyle will appreciate Hurawalhi’s Sports Ground.
Holidaymakers can join a football game, improve their strokes on the tennis court, play badminton amidst the tropical surroundings or play padel tennis – on the court ranked as one of the most spectacular paddle tennis courts in the world by padeladdict.com.
Padel at Jawakara Islands & Nala Maldives
The Jawakara Islands feature three covered padel courts, allowing guests to enjoy uninterrupted play throughout the day in comfort. Whether refining their skills with personalised coaching, taking part in structured practice sessions, or joining exciting padel events, players of all levels can enjoy an engaging sporting experience.
At Nala Maldives, guests can enjoy leisurely matches. For an even greater sporting experience, guests can also have access to the padel courts at Jawakara Islands for structured practice sessions and exciting padel events.
Padel Tennis at Jawakara & Nala
Padel Sports at Veligandu Maldives Resort Island
Veligandu invites guests to discover the excitement of padel during their Maldives holiday. The outdoor court is open daily for friendly matches, while private lessons with personalised coaching are available for those looking to learn the fundamentals or elevate their game.
Veligandu Maldives Resort Island outdoor Padel
Padel Tennis At Kuredu Island Resort & Spa
Kuredu boasts a variety of land-based sports to rival its dive and water sports. For sports enthusiasts and those after casual recreation alike, the resort offers an assortment of sports facilities from golf, tennis, and football to the fashionable racket game – padel tennis.
Kuredu has three Padel Tennis courts and the highest number of paddle tennis courts in the Maldives. In 2018, Kuredu Island opened the first padel tennis court in the Maldives. January 2022 saw the resort adding another two brand new Padel Tennis courts to its land sports offerings. Kuredu guests can enjoy one-to-one sessions with the islands’ resident Padel Tennis Coach. Separate coaching is available for children.
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Glass-walled paddle tennis courts of Kuredu Island Maldives
Padel Tennis Events
Kudadoo, Hurawalhi and Kuredu in the Lhaviyani Atoll hosted a fantastic Padel Tennis week with daily coaching sessions, ProAm events where guests could play with the professionals, and in the evenings, exhibition matches by world number 1 ranked players;
Simon Vasquez: Swedish No 1.
Marta Ortega: Couple No 2 in 2020 and No 1 2019 WPT ranking.
Paquito Navarro: Couple No 2 in 2020 and No 1 2019 WPT ranking.
Marta Marrero: Couple No 2 in 2020 and No 1 2018, 2019 WPT ranking.
Padel Tennis At Meeru Maldives Resort Island
Meeru offers two Padel courts to satisfy activity-loving guests. The family-friendly romantic resort situated a convenient 55-minute speedboat transfer from the Male’ International Airport consists of a golf course and numerous land sports activities, including multiple racquet sports options and Meeru Sports Department team members to play doubles.
Padel Tennis At Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
The top dive resort renowned for its house-reef and whale shark spotting also consists of Tennis, Padel Tennis, mini-golf and a football ground set amidst its green interior.
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