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    The EARLY SPRING ONE

    Friday 23rd April – Monday 26th April 20274 Days / 3 Nights · Fri to MonAll playing levels

    Spring in Puglia — brighter days, fresh energy and plenty of padel.

    The Early Spring One offers sociable coaching, match play and tactical sessions — all in the best setting imaginable. Friday is generally a late flight, followed by a late hotel arrival and a casual dinner together. There's no play on Friday; padel starts on Saturday.

    Here's how the weekend unfolds. This is a provisional programme: exact timings and venues will be confirmed with guests, with Monday's plans arranged around departure flights.

    Friday 23 April

    Amici meet and greet

    1. TravelArrive on a late flight and meet us for your included airport transfer to the hotel in Santa Maria al Bagno.
    2. Late arrivalCheck in, drop your bags and settle into your room. An easy start after the journey.
    3. DinnerA late, casual dinner together: meet your fellow guests over food and drinks before turning in.
    4. PadelNo play today; we'll get on court on Saturday.

    Saturday 24 April

    Skills & Tactics

    1. BreakfastBreakfast at the hotel.
    2. On courtFour and a half hours of coaching, tactics and competitive games, tailored to the group’s playing levels.
    3. LunchLunch and drinks together after padel.
    4. AfternoonOptional activities or free time at the hotel or by the coast.
    5. EveningDinner and drinks at a local restaurant.

    Sunday 25 April

    Amici Tournament Day

    1. BreakfastBreakfast at the hotel.
    2. Amici TournamentThe most exciting day of the break: a full day of padel, paired with a local player, with courtside catering throughout.
    3. After playReturn to the hotel and freshen up before the celebrations.
    4. Late eveningA celebratory meal and drinks together to round off a brilliant day on court.

    Monday 26 April

    Final padel and farewells

    1. BreakfastBreakfast at the hotel.
    2. Morning padelThree to four hours of small-group coaching, training and friendly games before the evening flight home.
    3. Farewell lunchOne last lunch together before heading home.
    4. Check-out and transferCollect your bags and take your included airport transfer for the evening flight.

    Your base in Puglia

    Where you'll stay

    A four-star hotel perched on the Ionian cliffside, overlooking the bay of Gallipoli.

    Grand Hotel Riviera, Santa Maria al Bagno, Puglia

    Grand Hotel Riviera ★★★★

    Santa Maria al Bagno, Nardò · Ionian Coast, Puglia

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    Located on the seafront of Santa Maria al Bagno, Marina di Nardò, rich in history, memory and beauty, the Grand Hotel Riviera sits directly above the Ionian Sea with sweeping views towards Gallipoli. Features two pools, a sea-view lounge bar and a wellness centre carved into the rock.

    Your own room

    Spacious rooms, many with sea-view balcony. Every guest gets their own room — no sharing required.

    Pool & beach

    Two pools and a private lido on the cliffs. Free sandy beach 400m away.

    Sea-view setting

    A clifftop position overlooking the Ionian Sea, with Gallipoli visible across the bay.

    Getting to Puglia

    Flights, trains, transfers?

    If you're thinking about joining us, let us know and we'll give you as much advice as we can. Generally our guests fly into Brindisi or Bari and we do our best to meet all flights without keeping you waiting. Other guests arrive by train or independent travel. Whatever your situation, we're sure we can help.

    Fly

    Brindisi or Bari

    Train

    Brindisi and Lecce

    Everything else

    We'll help make it work

    Everything fully sorted

    ✓Boutique beachfront hotel (your own room)
    ✓All meals — gourmet dining every day
    ✓Wine & beer with all meals
    ✓16+ hours of padel on-court
    ✓Professional coaching (3:1 ratio)
    ✓Social matches & tournaments
    ✓Matches with local Nardò players
    ✓Airport & court transfers
    ✓Amici performance kit
    ✓Energy drinks & snacks on court

    What our guests say

    "Great memories, lots of laughter, beautiful food and some super Padel."

    Gemma

    "A real family feel especially when the local players joined us for a tournament on day 2."

    Pete

    "Padel, people, food, atmosphere. Amazing retreat."

    Bruno

    Ready to join?

    Get in touch and we'll sort everything from there.

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