From intensive tennis weeks and private one-on-one coaching to gentle knock-arounds or a sociable evening game of 'tipsy tennis', independent activity holiday specialist Mark Warner (0845 322 5037 www.markwarner.co.uk) has been perfecting the art of tennis holidays for nearly fifty years.  Each of its five properties in Greece and Turkey have a choice of courts, and with a team of friendly, expert coaching staff on hand, there are options for all ages and levels of expertise.  HEAD tennis equipment is supplied for guests at all resorts, and with over 10,000 tennis balls, hundreds of racquets, 8,000 metres of string and 2,500 metres of grip – there's some serious kit to keep everyone happy!

Guests all enjoy complimentary access to the courts and equipment, with social tennis sessions included in their stay and drills sessions also available.  Additional activities which can be booked and paid for either in advance or locally range from serve clinics and group tennis coaching sessions, to one-on-one tuition and private tennis lessons as well as LTA courses and mini and junior LTA courses for children.  

Alongside traditional tennis, two resorts are introducing Padel tennis this summer, whilst Phokaia Beach Resort in Turkey has added three Pickleball courts.  As the UK's fastest growing sport, Padel tennis – a tennis-squash hybrid - is played on a smaller court and the ball can be played off the walls – meaning it is kept in play much longer and is considered easier than conventional tennis.   Pickleball is an even more recent addition to the UK tennis scene. A cross between tennis, badminton and ping-pong, it is immensely popular in the US and has high profile fans including the Clooneys, Leonardo Di Caprio and even Novak Djokovic has tried it out.

Intensive Tennis Week at Paleros Beach Resort, Greece.

Nestling in a sheltered bay alongside the Ionian sea, backed by olive grove clad mountains on the west coast of mainland Greece is Mark Warner's Paleros Beach Resort (www.markwarner.co.uk , 0845 322 5037).

Along with the fantastic facilities for which Mark Warner is renowned, the resort is also home to Mark Warner's popular Intensive Tennis Weeks.  A regular fixture at Paleros, the next available course, led by tennis pro Andrew Parsons, is running during the week of 24th September. This specialised programme (£300 per person) offers a week of intensive coaching and game playing. With 20 hours of on-court tennis instruction, including clinics in groundstrokes, net play, service, tactics, and match play, as well as a speed serving competition and singles and doubles tournaments, this is an excellent opportunity for serious players to up their game. Participants must be at least 13 years old.

Paleros also offers a diverse range of sports activities from rowing and wakeboarding to cycling, as well as Mark Warner's trademark exceptional childcare.

Departing 24 September Mark Warner 0845 322 5037 www.markwarner.co.uk offers a week at Paleros Beach Resort from £1,279 per person. Cost includes flights from Gatwick, 7-nights half board accommodation and transfers, the Intensive Tennis Week course, a wide range of sports activities, tuition, and fitness classes. Based on two people sharing.

First Service for Families at Aeolian Village Beach Resort, Lesvos:

Newly opened for 2023, Aeolian Village Beach Resort is tucked into a private corner of Eressos beach, a gorgeous sandy bay on the southwest coast of Lesvos.  Set in mature gardens, against a backdrop of mountains, it is a short walk from the laid-back seaside village of Skala Eresou.  With outstanding sporting facilities, experienced instructors, as well as expertly crafted sundowners and ample sun loungers, Aeolian Village offers a perfect holiday balance between activity choices and chilled-out hospitality. 

Choose from three Astro tennis courts, as well as a newly opened padel court. Mark Warner's friendly tennis staff are available for coaching and guidance, whether in private or group lessons, or in one of the sociable tournaments.  As at all Mark Warner resorts, children can try tennis in the included childcare activity sessions, or there are specific LTA courses and intensive sessions on offer at an extra cost.

In addition to tennis, childcare activities range from sailing, windsurfing and water polo for teenagers, to arts and music, beach, and pool fun for younger guests, with six different age-appropriate clubs from 4 months to 17 years. 

Mark Warner 0845 322 5037 www.markwarner.co.uk offers a week at Aeolian Village Beach Resort from £1,174 per person. Based on a family of four sharing, travelling in early July, including flights from Gatwick, 7-nights half board accommodation and transfers, a wide range of sports activities, tuition, and fitness classes.

Practise Your Padel at Kamari Beach Resort, Rhodes

Padel tennis is the fastest growing sport in the UK.  Played on a smaller court than tennis – and generally considered to be easier – it is taking gyms by storm across the country.  Why not get ahead of the game and try your hand whilst staying at Kamari Beach Resort in Rhodes.

Stretching across pristine Lardos Beach, near the popular town of Lindos, Kamari Beach Resort, with its white-washed buildings, huge pools and lawned gardens, has three hard floodlit tennis courts and is a great destination for tennis lovers. The famously sunny island has a warm, gentle breeze that makes for perfect playing conditions.  Along with the traditional tennis courts, 2023 will see the opening of three new padel courts at the resort, so you can try a spot of padel tennis against family, friends, or fellow guests.  

Mark Warner 0845 322 5037 www.markwarner.co.uk offers a week at Kamari Beach Resort from £879pp. Based on two people sharing, travelling in October, including flights from Gatwick, 7-nights half board accommodation, transfers and a wide range of sports activities, tuition, and fitness classes.

Give Pickleball a try at Phokaia Beach Resort, Turkey

In a prime beachfront setting, close to the charming town of Foça in Turkey, Phokaia Beach Resort features three floodlit tennis courts which are ideal for anything from a friendly game to a fiercely competitive tournament or perhaps a game of tipsy tennis for two.  New for 2023 are three Pickleball courts, giving guests the chance to test drive this fast-growing sport.   Once you've reached game, set and match, enjoy the other extensive activities on offer.  Choose from one of the three pools, fantastic watersports – with perfect conditions for sailing and windsurfing close to shore, great cycling and an extensive programme of classes.  Alternatively, sit back, relax and soak up the spectacular sunsets with a sundowner in hand.

Mark Warner 0845 322 5037 www.markwarner.co.uk offers a week at Phokaia Beach Resort from £929 per person. Based on two adults sharing, flights from Gatwick, 7-nights accommodation including breakfast and lunch each day, plus five dinners, transfers, a wide range of sports activities, tuition, and fitness classes.

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Notes to Editors:  With a heritage dating back to 1974, independent activity holiday specialist Mark Warner has been creating outstanding holidays for nearly 50 years.  Their five idyllic beach resorts are located across the Mediterranean – Aeolian Village Beach Resort in Lesvos; Kamari Resort in Rhodes; Lemnos Beach in Lemnos; Paleros Beach Resort on the Ionian coast of mainland Greece and Phokaia Beach Resort in Foca, on the west coast of Turkey. 

Renowned for their great locations, relaxed surroundings, superb facilities (tennis, watersports and cycling) and welcoming, sociable atmosphere, a stay at a Mark Warner Resort is as much about relaxing by the pool as stretching your comfort zone on the waves or perfecting your top spin on the court.   With teams of friendly, supportive coaches and instructors on hand, active-minded guests have a diverse choice of sports to choose from, but there are also gorgeous pools, spas, plenty of sun loungers and delicious restaurants to enjoy.   Couples and friends travelling together love the sociable atmosphere, whilst for those travelling with families, the resorts offer excellent childcare and activities, from pre-school right through to teenagers.  New for 2023 is the Aeolian Village Beach Resort in Lesvos, as well as some exceptional new sporting facilities ac