Padel Holidays in Barcelona, Spain

No. Timing of flights, from which airport, what cabin, arrival times, etc. – you are the expert in this department, so we leave it to you to book your own flight and transportation to and from airports. Of course, we are always here to assist if you have any questions or need other help.

In order for a retreat to be guaranteed we require the minimum group size to have been met (typically six people). Once your retreat is confirmed by our team (that’s when you’ve received the ‘Booking Fully Confirmed‘ email), you can go ahead and book your flight.

For all destinations it’s a condition of your booking that you purchase flexible flight tickets as well as comprehensive travel & medical insurance.

We will confirm that a retreat is going ahead no later than 30 days prior to the date your retreat is due to start.

Fly into and out of Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport, and also known as Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

We recommend taking a flight that arrives before 12 pm on Day 1, so you can unpack, chill by the pool & freshen up before the welcome drinks (typically around 6pm local time).

It’s your last day, so it’s really up to you. If you can handle it, we offer more padel play (but no coaching) on your last day until you need to catch your flight! If all other fellow flamingos are flying early, we can do our best to hook you up with 3 other Spanish players to play with. Just let us know before your retreat start date.

You can find essential travel advice—including security, local laws, and passport/visa information—on your government’s official website:

• UK residents: Review the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Travel Advice before your trip.
• US residents: Consult the US Department of State Travel Advice for important updates.
• Australian residents: Check the Smart Traveller website for the latest guidance.
• Residents of other countries: Refer to your government’s travel advisory or local consulate for official advice.

Passport and visa requirements can change before departure, so it’s important to stay informed. We recommend having at least six months of validity on your passport and proof of a return ticket.

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet all entry requirements, including visas, travel documents, and any other necessary immigration permissions.

Our retreat pricing is generally based on either sharing a room with someone else or booking your own private room. In short, you can either (a) pair up with a friend and share a room, or (b) upgrade to have a room all to yourself.

Our Classic retreats typically feature premium accommodations (e.g., 4-star hotels or equivalent). However, during high season (e.g., summer), we may select a 3-star option to keep costs down.

Fancy retreats take it up a notch, placing you in 5-star hotels or similar accommodations with larger rooms and more luxurious amenities. But no matter which you choose, quality is our top priority—so you’re in for a treat! (See our FAQ for more on our standards.)

With Fancy retreats, you’ll receive full accommodation details—hotel name, room type, and more—as soon as your booking is confirmed (i.e., once you’ve received the ‘Booking Fully Confirmed’ email)..

For Classic retreats, we finalize your hotel closer to your travel date from a handpicked selection, ensuring affordability. You’ll be notified at least 20 days before your trip—often even earlier.

You can always expect a carefully selected and vetted hotel or other accommodation that is 4* rated (or equivalent) and/or a well-rated 3* hotel or other accommodation during high season (.e.g the summer months).  Plus, we have sent our best negotiators to each hotel and managed to get the best benefits, discounts, and offers for your stay. 

We’ve designed our retreats so that they are suitable for all levels of play. We may indicate for individual retreats a minimum rating requirement.

Otherwise, our coaches will evaluate individual levels at the beginning of the first coaching session to optimise the groups’ coaching experience and assign each retreater a rating (more on ratings here).

Players will typically then be coached in groups according to their rating. In our experience, even if you are a total beginner, you will only need 1 hour of tuition to be able to enjoy padel at the amateur level.

If you are an advanced player with a rating of 5 and above (according to the LTA Padel Rating System), and you feel that you would benefit more from 1-on-1 coaching, then we are happy to arrange that for you at an extra cost.

Yes.

If our partner club is not walking distance from your hotel, we typically chauffeur you to the padel club and bring you back to the hotel. 

In short, no. But we would really love it if you did! Why: (1) from our experience, getting to know your fellow retreaters has a great impact on your overall holiday experience, (2) we’ve carefully selected and tested the restaurants and bars for our planned outings; you really don’t want to miss out, and (3) it’s included in your package! Please do tell us in advance if you are not participating in any of our activities.

We’re obsessed about you meeting new people, but we know not every flamingo fancies the same flock! That’s why we’ve crafted tailor-made trips: the ‘FRIENDS EDITION’ for those keen on kindling new friendships, and the ‘SINGLES EDITION’ for the happily single adventurers eager to mingle with fellow solo flyers. And because we love shaking things up, we occasionally launch ‘Special Editions’ – unique, experimental retreats. Right now, we’re excited to offer a Special Edition Retreat specifically designed for folks in their 40’s & 50’s!

To cancel your retreat you must tell us in writing (email or by post) as soon as possible. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by us and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

You must pay a termination fee which covers our administration costs and compensates us for the risk that we do not resell your retreat. The fee is based upon how long before your Retreat Start Date you tell us you want to cancel and is a percentage of the total price of your retreat.

Please refer to our Booking Terms for full details.

As a condition of your booking, you must have comprehensive travel and health insurance for the duration of your trip.

Our Booking Terms are set out on our website, and accepted by you when you book the retreat with us. It can also be downloaded from our website. The terms and conditions contained in our Booking Terms will at all times prevail over any information provided in the FAQ section of our website, the Q&A section of the relevant destination on our website and any other representation (in writing or orally) or document. Accordingly, in the event of any discrepancy or conflict, our Booking Terms will govern.

Please find our Booking Terms here. 

Yes. They apply to all Barcelona retreats. Our FAQs on a separate page apply to all our retreats, including this one. We recommend that you take a look at these as well as they may answer other questions you may have re your trip! 

Please be aware that the itinerary, activities and hotels are subject to change. These changes can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control – but we’ll always do our best to ensure it has little impact on your experience. From time to time, we may also make changes to your itinerary because the team have explored new places and we think it’s worth shaking things up a bit!