Where to play tennis in Valencia: courts, clubs and kids

Three ways to play tennis in Valencia: the municipal courts you rent for a few euros an hour through the Fundació Esportiva Municipal (FDM), the clubs, from the most storied (the Club de Tenis Valencia and its clay) to the most accessible, and the schools, municipal or club, that take children from age 4 or 5. Here is how to find your way, racket in hand. See also our guides to padel and football.

Where to play without being a club member?

The city has municipal courts you can book online through the FDM, at a public rate of around 4 to 10 euros an hour depending on the site: unbeatable for a game with friends. Two useful addresses: the Monteolivete sports centre, whose courts are run by the Valencian tennis federation, and the Orriols sports complex with its three courts surrounded by greenery. Book a few days ahead for evening and weekend slots, that is when everyone plays.

Which clubs to improve, or just for a real clubhouse?

The Club de Tenis Valencia is the institution: 13 courts, 12 of them clay, in the heart of the city, a school with around 600 students and a tournament of tradition. Classic atmosphere, possible waiting list, but if you want old-school tennis, this is it. More accessible and very family-friendly, the Valencia Tennis Center has 9 tennis courts (8 clay, 1 hard) and 8 padel courts, with a school for all levels and easy private lessons. Neighbourhood clubs like Tenis El Collao offer court rental and lessons at gentle rates, no long commitment.

Where to enrol your child in tennis?

Two routes. The municipal sports schools first: the FDM offers tennis in its children's programme (ages 4 to 18), spring enrolment, contained rate, but note that tennis lessons are among the activities where the municipal discount does not apply, so expect the full rate. Club schools next: the Club de Tenis Valencia's is well known and organised by level, while the Valencia Tennis Center takes players from mini-tennis to advanced. In both cases the year follows the school calendar, September to June, and autumn places are booked before summer.

How much does it cost?

For open play: 4 to 10 euros an hour on municipal courts, a little more at a private club. For a child at tennis school, the usual range runs from a few tens of euros a month in a municipal or neighbourhood format to noticeably more at the big clubs, depending on weekly hours. Private lessons are priced by the hour, with rackets lent at the start: no need to buy a carbon racket before you know whether they will enjoy it.

Frequently asked questions

From what age can a child start?
From age 4 or 5 in mini-tennis: short racket, foam balls, small courts. Real technique comes around 7 or 8.

How do you book a municipal court?
Online, on the Fundació Esportiva Municipal site (fdmvalencia.es): pick the site and slot, pay the public rate and show up with the confirmation.

Clay or hard court?
Here clay rules in the clubs, a legacy of classic Spanish tennis. Municipal courts are more often hard. Bring suitable soles if you switch between the two.

I am a complete beginner, will an adult school take me?
Yes: club schools run beginner adult groups, full of expats. Nobody will judge your backhand.

Sources

• Fundació Esportiva Municipal: courses and municipal facility bookings
• FDM: public rates for municipal facilities
• Club de Tenis Valencia: courts, school and club life
• Valencia Tennis Center: tennis and padel courts, schools
• Tenis El Collao: court and service rates
• Visit València: the Club de Tenis Valencia

Verified in July 2026. Rates and hours change each season: check with the facility before booking. This article was prepared with the help of AI, then cross-checked, verified and edited by our newsroom, which takes editorial responsibility for it. Spotted an error? Write to us and we will fix it.