Friday 16 October
Amici meet and greet
- TravelGenerally a late flight, followed by your included airport transfer.
- Late arrivalCheck in at the hotel and settle in.
- DinnerA late, casual dinner together.
- PadelCasual padel for our early arrivals.
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The Autumn One
Friday 16th October – Monday 19th October 20264 Days / 3 Nights · Fri to MonSuitable for all players
This retreat is fully booked
Puglia, warm, quiet and at its very best.
Three nights in October when Puglia is warm, quiet and at its very best. This retreat is sold out, but you can explore the itinerary below. This is a provisional programme; timings and venues will be confirmed with guests.
Saturday 17 October
Play and train
- MorningOptional sunrise swim, followed by breakfast at the hotel.
- On courtOrganised padel competitions and small-group coaching.
- LunchEat together, with all food and drinks included.
- AfternoonMore match play, then free time to relax by the sea.
- EveningAperitivo and dinner in Nardò's historic town centre.
Sunday 18 October
Amici Tournament Day
- MorningOptional sunrise swim, followed by breakfast at the hotel.
- On courtWarm-up games and the Amici Tournament with local players.
- Away from the courtsNot playing in the Amici Tournament? We'll organise local activities so there's plenty to enjoy beyond padel. We'll confirm activities nearer the retreat.
- LunchCourtside buffet and time to recharge.
- AfternoonTournament matches, followed by a return to the hotel and free time.
- EveningCelebration dinner and drinks together.
Monday 19 October
Final padel and farewells
- PadelWith a late afternoon/evening flight home, there's time for a final play and train session and small group coaching (3-4 hours).
- Lunch & departureThen we wrap it up with a farewell lunch and transfers.
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, Nardò · Ionian Coast, Puglia
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
This retreat is fully booked
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