Where to play tennis in the Balearics: the Rafa Nadal Academy and clubs

To play tennis in the Balearics, the flagship address has global fame: the Rafa Nadal Academy, in Manacor, the champion's hometown. Founded by Rafael Nadal in 2016, it has 45 tennis courts and welcomes players of every level, plus a museum dedicated to the champion. Here is where to play across the archipelago.

The Rafa Nadal Academy, in Manacor

Opened in 2016 in Rafael Nadal's hometown, the academy has 45 tennis courts (23 hard courts, 4 of them indoor, and 22 clay), plus padel courts, a gym, swimming pools and a Rafa Nadal museum. It runs programmes for juniors and adults, from beginners to elite level, and is open to visitors. It sits around 30 minutes from Palma airport and 10 minutes from the coast.

And elsewhere in the archipelago?

Beyond Manacor, tennis clubs are concentrated mostly in Mallorca (Palma and its surroundings), with a smaller offer in Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. Padel, hugely popular in Spain, rounds out most clubs' offer almost everywhere. Check with local clubs for children's lessons and summer courses.

Frequently asked questions about tennis in the Balearics

Can you visit the Rafa Nadal Academy?
Yes, it is open to visitors and has a museum dedicated to the champion, in Manacor.

Where can you play tennis in Mallorca?
At the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor and at the clubs in Palma and its surroundings, which hold most of the offer.

Is padel available too?
Yes, hugely popular, it rounds out the offer at most clubs, including the Rafa Nadal Academy.

Programmes and schedules change; check official sources before you visit. Information verified in August 2026. The Daily Baleares is an AI-assisted publication with human review.