Welcome to The Racquets Club – home of La Manga Club’s world class tennis, padel and fitness facilities.
We can offer Exclusive Tennis Experiences for tennis-minded Individuals, Families, Groups & Clubs.
We have partnered up with on Europe’s most popular tennis desinations in La Manga in Spain, with 28 immaculate courts with fantastic academies for adults and children of all levels.
Welcome to The Racquets Club – home of La Manga Club’s world class tennis, padel and fitness facilities.
With almost half a century of history behind it, La Manga Club has become a landmark as a sports and leisure holiday destination in south-eastern Spain.
La Manga Club’s history dates back to 1972, when the Californian born golfer and businessman Gregory Peters invested in the construction of a complex which was similar to those that already existed in America.
Today, La Manga Club, with 560 hectares (which is almost 6 square kilometres of land), continues to be one of the most recognised sports and leisure holiday resorts in Europe.
Above all, we have the best weather here in Spain, with an average temperature of 22 degrees, and more than 300 days of sunshine every year.
Located in the South-East of Spain, in the Region of Murcia, and approximately 15 minutes drive away from La Manga and Cartagena. La Manga Club offers everything you need to make it a top tourist destination, including;
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Culture and first class gastronomy
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High quality beaches
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The Mar Menor and the Mediterranean Sea
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Calblanque Natural Park and and the ´Mount of Ashes´
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An internationally known marine reserve: Cabo de Palos
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Cartagena, ancient cities, and a cradle of civilisation.
From family facilities to VIP transportation, our resort offers everything you need to make your stay with us truly unforgettable.
The resort is home to three 18-hole golf courses long the 6km2 of the resort, and each course is suitable for the different levels of its players.
Established in late 2019, the new La Manga Club Golf Academy has the main objective of helping you enjoy your golf more by hitting better shots on the golf course. So, whether you’ve never held a golf club before, looking to rid yourself of that dreaded slice or looking for a long term development plan, a team of skilled professionals will be on hand to help you achieve your own golfing goals and boost your enjoyment of this great game.
There are 2 state of the art teaching rooms, 4 separate group teaching rooms (great for visiting pros) and a 45 bay driving range and brilliant short game facilities, which means that all learning and practice goals can be met for any client.
The golf shop, located inside the Club House, has everything you need to play, from the latest trends in golf fashion, and exclusive clothes of the best quality for both men and women.
TENNIS
The Racquets Club is one of Europe’s most popular tennis destinations with 28 immaculate courts. The Academies offer adults and children of all ages the opportunity to develop their game and form friendships in the sunshine. The quality of coaching is second to none; the team are vastly knowledgable, and never forget a face.
PADEL
The Racquets Club has seven floodlit padel tennis courts, three full panoramic and all with the same artificial grass used on the World Padel Tour. Situated in the heart of The Racquets Club, we offer Academies for all ages and abilities so whether you are getting to grips with the basics or ready to take on some competition we’ve got you covered. A full selection of padel equipment and clothing are stocked in the shop and rackets are available to rent if needed.
FITNESS
The state-of-the-art fitness hub is set over two fully air conditioned floors, complete with physio suite and locker room. Our space saving design means we can offer a variety of premium exercise options including functional training zones and immersive cardio studios. The fitness hub boasts the latest engineering and digital technology by Life Fitness helping you to track you progress on the go. Join us for a cool down after a game or book a session with one of our professional personal trainers for the ultimate workout with a view.
The Racquets Club is now home to a pickleball court so you can try the latest racquet sport to gain huge popularity. An extensive shop is well stocked with competitively priced sportswear and equipment and our team are on hand to provide expert advice on racket choices and a fully customised stringing service. The Kids Club offers the perfect childcare solution and Spanish language tuition so the adults can take a well deserved break. The park like feel makes it an enjoyable setting to meet friends and with more than 300 days of sunshine every year you really can’t beat it.
The Travel Suite Team can organise for a group, a family trip with dedicated court and camps that suit you.
We have exclusive rates in the new 5* Grand Hyatt La Manga Club & Resort hotel. One of the best 5-star hotels in the Region of Murcia that has 192 fully equiped and comfortable rooms with the highest quality of service guaranteed.
Situated at the heart of La Manga Club resort, in a unique and natural environment that is located next to Calblanque Natural Park and Mar Menor, the hotel is surrounded by 2 of the resorts 3 golf courses. It is also close to all of our other services.
We can combine with golfing with amazing local golf resorts and hotels.
We can create an itinerary for you.
More about La Manga del Mar Menor
La Manga is described by the tourist board as “A paradise between two seas”. It is the narrow strip of land that separates the ‘two seas’ of the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean for about 20 kilometres.
La Manga is famous for its clean air and the beautiful Mar Menor whose very salty water is good for rheumatism and skin complaints.
Most of La Manga has been taken over by developments for holiday apartments and hotels. The area is located 30 kilometres north of Cartagena on the Costa Calida in south-east Spain. The resorts are approximately 30-40 minutes drive from the airport of Murcia San Javier.
Beaches
The choice of beaches is almost endless, from the wild dunes to the south, to the gently sloping safe beaches of the Mar Menor. Being shallow, the Mar Menor is often a little warmer than the Mediterranean.
Leisure & Recreation
La Manga has a fine sports harbour where you can hire all manner of water-sports equipment, including sailing dinghies. Lessons are available too.
Being completely flat, La Manga is very easy to get about for walkers and cyclists alike. Long distance runners will enjoy heading off along the paths at the southern end of the strip.
Excursions
Day trips to Cartagena for its historical sites and to Murcia for cultural attractions and shopping.
Car Hire
Car hire is not necessary unless you plan to venture beyond the La Manga strip.
Shopping
La Manga has many small boutiques and souvenir shops, as well as supermarkets and a wide choice of banks.
Market
On Sunday mornings the Mercadillo de Cabo attracts many shoppers and visitors searching for a bargain. On sale are the fruits of the region, sit alongside a flea market of crafts and new and second hand goods.
Eating out
All along the 20 kilometre strip there are many excellent restaurants serving both local cuisine and international fayre.
Nightlife
On the La Manga strip there are numerous establishments offering live music and entertainment; plus numerous lively discos, which are especially popular during the summer months.
Cuisine
The plains of Murcia are incredibly fertile, and produce a vast array of fresh fruit and vegetables, which make up the base ingredients of the regions cuisine. Rice is also staple here, and finds it’s way into many dishes.
The abundant and varied seafood from the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean, along with game and farmed meat from the mountains complete the picture.
Some typical dishes include: Arroz y Conejo (rice with rabbit), Arroz de Verduras (Rice and Vegetables), Arroz y Costillejas (rice and ribs), Arroz Marinero (seafood rice) and Paella Huertana, a delicious vegetarian paella.
Non-rice dishes specialities include Potaje, a rich stew dish; Menestra, a dish of sautéed vegetables; Habas con jamón” (ham and broad beans and Caldo Murciano, a local soup dish. The king prawns fished in the area are also particularly fine, and the Huevas de Mújol, a type of caviar, is also a high delicacy of the region.
The fine wines from Jumilla and Yecla are known throughout Spain, and beyond, for their earthy, full bodied, rounded, fruity flavours.
Climate
La Manga enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate, with cool sea breezes in summer and protection from the surrounding mountains against the cold North winds in winter. The area averages nearly 3,000 hours of sunshine each year and the average temperature easily exceeds 20 degrees.
In 1986 the World Health Organisation recommended the climate of the area as one of the most equitable in the world – neither too hot in the summer nor too cold in the winter. On average it can boast 325 sunny days each year making it an ideal all year round destination
We can combine with golfing with amazing local golf resorts and hotels.
We can create an itinerary for you.
