Lemon Pickleball Holidays · Rota, Spain
Rota,
by the Atlantic.
A four-night pickleball retreat at the 4★ Hotel Playa de la Luz in Rota, southern Spain. Four permanent pickleball courts on-site and 16km of blue-flag beach on your doorstep.
Two retreats
Pick the dates that work for you.
Two back-to-back pickleball retreats in October 2026 — same hotel, same format, same prices. Each retreat is capped at 32 people and sold separately.
The trip
Level up your pickleball in southern Spain.
Four nights at the 4★ Hotel Playa de la Luz in Rota, southern Spain, with four permanent pickleball courts on-site. Each retreat capped at 32 guests.
The group is split into two for pickleball — 16 per group — so the courts are never overcrowded. Two hours of coaching each morning, two hours of social play each evening, a session with local Spanish players, a casual closing tournament, and an exhibition match with Alex. Free afternoons to explore Rota, Cádiz, and the wider Andalusia region at your own pace.
The hotel sits on the ancient Almadraba of Rota, nestled between dunes and a pine grove along the Atlantic. 16km of blue-flag beach and on-site restaurants serving Andalusian cuisine.
Highlights
Four nights, plenty packed in.
4 courts on-site
Four permanent pickleball courts at the hotel itself.
4 hours of play a day
Two hours of pickleball coaching in the morning, two hours of social play in the evening — split into two groups of 16.
Local players session
A social play session with local Spanish players — meet the Rota pickleball community.
Exhibition match
Watch an exhibition match with Alex.
The pickleball
Proper coaching, on four permanent courts.
With 32 guests on each retreat, we split everyone into two groups of 16 so the courts are never overcrowded. When you book, you'll be assigned Group A or Group B — both get the same coaching and social play, just at different times. Groups will be mixed during the retreat so you'll get to play with everyone over the course of the week.
2h
Morning coaching
Two hours of pickleball coaching each day, led by two qualified Lemon Pickleball coaches. Technical drills, tactical coaching and guided play.
Group A: 10am – 12pm
Group B: 12pm – 2pm
Group B: 12pm – 2pm
2h
Social play
Two hours of social play each day, exclusively for the retreat group. A chance to practice what you've worked on.
Group A: 5pm – 7pm
Group B: 7pm – 9pm
Group B: 7pm – 9pm
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Locals, tournament & exhibition
A session of social play with local Spanish players, a casual closing tournament, and an exhibition match with Alex.
The hotel
Hotel Playa
de la Luz — our base.
★ ★ ★ ★
A beachfront 4★ hotel on the ancient Almadraba of Rota — between the dunes and a pine grove along the Atlantic. Traditional Andalusian patios, on-site restaurants, and direct access to 16km of blue-flag beach.
Rooms come with air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi and en-suite bathrooms.
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- En-suite bathrooms
- On-site restaurants
- Andalusian cuisine
- 16km blue-flag beach
The itinerary
Five days, plotted out.
Day 01
Arrivals & welcome drink
- ArriveArrive any time. Included transfers from Seville or Gibraltar airport to the hotel.
- EveningComplimentary poolside welcome drink — meet the group and the coaches.
Day 02
First day on court
- 10am – 2pmCoaching sessions (Group A: 10am–12pm · Group B: 12pm–2pm).
- AfternoonFree time.
- 5pm – 9pmSocial play (Group A: 5–7pm · Group B: 7–9pm).
Day 03
Coaching & local players
- 10am – 2pmCoaching sessions (Group A: 10am–12pm · Group B: 12pm–2pm).
- AfternoonFree time.
- 5pm – 9pmSocial play session with local Spanish players.
Day 04
Tournament & exhibition match
- 10am – 2pmCoaching sessions (Group A: 10am–12pm · Group B: 12pm–2pm).
- AfternoonFree time.
- 5pm – 8pmClosing tournament. Mixed levels, mixed partners.
- EveningExhibition match — Alex.
Day 05
Departures
- AnytimeCheck-out and return transfer to your airport.
Day 01
Arrivals & welcome drink
- ArriveArrive any time. Included transfers from Seville or Gibraltar airport to the hotel.
- EveningComplimentary poolside welcome drink — meet the group and the coaches.
Day 02
First day on court
- 10am – 2pmCoaching sessions (Group A: 10am–12pm · Group B: 12pm–2pm).
- AfternoonFree time.
- 5pm – 9pmSocial play (Group A: 5–7pm · Group B: 7–9pm).
Day 03
Coaching & local players
- 10am – 2pmCoaching sessions (Group A: 10am–12pm · Group B: 12pm–2pm).
- AfternoonFree time.
- 5pm – 9pmSocial play session with local Spanish players.
Day 04
Tournament & exhibition match
- 10am – 2pmCoaching sessions (Group A: 10am–12pm · Group B: 12pm–2pm).
- AfternoonFree time.
- 5pm – 8pmClosing tournament. Mixed levels, mixed partners.
- EveningExhibition match — Alex.
Day 05
Departures
- AnytimeCheck-out and return transfer to your airport.
Free time
Things to do nearby.
A few ideas for your free afternoons in Andalusia. None of these are included in the package, but the team can point you in the right direction.
- Cádiz One of Europe's oldest cities, about 45 minutes from the hotel.
- Jerez de la Frontera Sherry bodegas and flamenco bars, around an hour away.
- Old town Rota Walk into the centre for tapas, cafés and the seafront promenade.
- The beach 16km of blue-flag sand right at the hotel.
- Seville A day trip to Andalusia's capital — about 1.5 hours from Rota.
- Spa & hotel facilities Pool, gym, or just a slow afternoon by the dunes.
What's included
All of this, in the price.
Included
- 4 nights in a standard double ensuite room (single, double, or twin occupancy)
- Daily breakfast
- 6 hours of pickleball coaching
- 4 hours of social play
- Social play session with local Spanish players
- Closing tournament
- Exhibition match with Alex
- Complimentary poolside welcome drink on the first night
- Return airport transfers to Seville or Gibraltar
Not included
- Flights — see below for recommended routes
- Lunch and dinner
- Travel insurance — obligatory; you must arrange your own before travelling
Pricing
Three rooms to pick from.
Same prices for both retreats. All prices are for 4 nights at Hotel Playa de la Luz, including coaching, social play, tournament, exhibition match, welcome drink, breakfasts and transfers. Room upgrade options available — message ash@lemonpickleball.com for details.
Twin · double occupancy
£796/ pp
£1,592 per room. Two single beds.
Double · double occupancy
£796/ pp
£1,592 per room. One double bed.
Double · single occupancy
£980
The room to yourself.
Deposits: 25% of your total. £398 per double occupancy room, or £245 for single occupancy. Balance due 1st September 2026.
Getting there
Flights to Seville or Gibraltar.
Flights aren't included. The most convenient airports are Seville and Gibraltar — choose what works for your retreat dates. Send us your booking and we'll arrange the included airport transfers.
Outbound options
Stansted → Seville
Gatwick → Seville
Heathrow → Seville
Various → Gibraltar
Return options
Seville → Gatwick
Seville → Stansted
Seville → Heathrow
Gibraltar → various
Heads up — flight schedules change. Search for your retreat dates closer to the time. Once you've booked, send us the details and we'll fit you into the airport transfers.
Ready for Rota?
Two pickleball retreats, capped at 32 each. Hold yours with a deposit.
Reserve your spot →Booking
Book your spot.
Fill in the form below to reserve your place on the Rota pickleball retreat. Pick your preferred dates (10–14 Oct or 15–19 Oct), your room type, and you'll be guided through a 25% deposit payment via Stripe. Deposits: £398 for a double occupancy room or £245 for single occupancy. Balance due 1st September 2026. Room upgrade options available — message ash@lemonpickleball.com for details.