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    The May Bank Holiday One

    Friday 30th April – Monday 3rd May 20274 Days / 3 Nights · Fri to MonSuitable for all players

    The perfect long-weekend escape.

    Three nights over the May bank holiday — great padel, great food and great company. 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 what's included:

    Friday 30 April

    Amici meet and greet

    1. TravelGenerally a late flight, followed by your included airport transfer.
    2. Late arrivalCheck in at the hotel and settle in.
    3. DinnerA late, casual dinner together.
    4. PadelNo play today; we'll get on court on Saturday.

    Saturday 1 May

    Skills & Americano

    1. MorningBreakfast then 4.5 hours of social play, competitive games and small group coaching.
    2. Afternoon & eveningLunch, optional afternoon activities, dinner and drinks at a local restaurant.

    Sunday 2 May

    Amici Tournament

    1. On courtOur full day, fully catered tournament. We'll pair you up with a local player for one of the best days you'll have on a padel court.

    Monday 3 May

    Final padel and farewells

    1. PadelWith a late afternoon/evening flight home, there's time for a final play and train session and small group coaching (3-4 hours).
    2. 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, 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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