Pickleball retreats · Barcelona coast
Pickleball retreats on the Barcelona coast
Small-group pickleball holidays in sunny Coma-ruga, a scenic hour by train from Barcelona. Expert coaching, friendly tournaments and a beachfront hotel. All you do is play.
- Max 20players per retreat
- 4★beachfront hotel
- 1 hrby train from Barcelona
- Certifiedcoaches
Why Dink Abroad
The pickleball trip you’ll still be talking about next season
We've taken everything players love about a great club weekend (good coaching, competitive games, new friends) and moved it to the Mediterranean. We handle the courts, coaches, hotel and transfers. You just bring your paddle.
Coaching that levels you up
Structured 90-minute sessions with certified coaches, tailored to your level, from first dink to tournament-ready.
Small groups, big welcome
Never more than 20 players, so you get real attention on court. Coming solo? You'll have new playing partners by lunchtime.
Play the locals
Pickleball is booming in Spain. Friendly tournaments and open play put you across the net from Catalan players.
Sun, sea & Spain
Mornings on court, afternoons by the Mediterranean. Barcelona, Sitges and Tarragona are all within easy reach.
Costa Daurada
Spain’s Golden Coast
Choose your retreat
Two ways to play pickleball in Barcelona
Whether you're hopping over from London for a long weekend or crossing the Atlantic for the trip of a lifetime, there's a Dink Abroad retreat for you.
For players from the UK & Europe
Local Dink
5 days · Friday to Tuesday
A long weekend of pickleball by the Mediterranean. Fly in on Friday, play with certified coaches, take on the locals in a tournament and fly home on Tuesday.
- Max 20 players
- 3 × 90-minute coaching sessions
- Fun tournament with the locals
- Beachfront 4★ hotel
From£890p.p.≈ €1,055 · $1,185 · rates 17 Oct
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For players traveling from the USA & Canada
Long-Haul Lob
9 days · 8 nights
Our signature Barcelona pickleball vacation. Six days on court, Gaudí's Barcelona, Roman Tarragona, Montserrat, cava country and flamenco, all from a beachfront base on the Golden Coast.
- 6 days of pickleball
- 4 guided day trips
- Bilingual tour director
- Flamenco & farewell fiesta
From$4,590p.p.≈ €4,083 · £3,446 · rates 17 Oct
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Getting here
- Barcelona Santsdepart
- Along the Garraf coast≈ 1 hr, direct
- Sant Vicenç de Caldersarrive
The destination
Coma-ruga: Barcelona’s quieter coast
Coma-ruga sits on the Costa Daurada (the Golden Coast), with wide sandy beaches, palm-lined promenades and a relaxed Catalan pace. You get the sun and sea without the city crowds, and Barcelona is still close enough for a day out.
- 1 hour
- Direct, scenic train from central Barcelona, hugging the coastline
- Beachfront
- Our hotel is steps from the sand on Coma-ruga beach
- 30 km
- To Roman Tarragona, a UNESCO World Heritage city
- Penedès
- Catalonia's cava country is right on the doorstep
Your base
Estival Maramar, a beachfront 4★ hotel
A modern, beautifully kept hotel on the seafront at Coma-ruga, on the luxury end of 4-star, rated “Superb” by more than 900 guests on Booking.com. After a morning on court, the rooftop pool is calling.
Right on the beach
Step straight from the hotel onto the sand of Coma-ruga beach.
Rooftop pool
An adults-only rooftop pool and lounge with views over the Mediterranean.
Spa & wellness
Sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy and massages for tired pickleball legs.
Two restaurants
A Mediterranean buffet and an à la carte restaurant for dinner.
Balcony rooms
Bright, spacious, air-conditioned rooms, many with sea views.
Fitness centre
Warm up, cool down or squeeze in an extra session.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where are Dink Abroad pickleball retreats held?
All retreats are based in Coma-ruga on the Costa Daurada, Catalonia. It's one hour from central Barcelona by direct, scenic coastal train, and we stay at the beachfront 4-star Estival Maramar hotel.
Which retreat is right for me?
Local Dink is a 5-day pickleball holiday (Friday to Tuesday) built for players flying in from the UK and Europe. Long-Haul Lob is a 9-day pickleball vacation for travellers from the USA and Canada, combining six days of pickleball with guided day trips to Barcelona, Montserrat, Tarragona, Penedès and Sitges.
What level do I need to be?
Every level is welcome, from beginners to experienced 4.0+ players. Coaching sessions and play are grouped by level so everyone is challenged and has fun.
Can I come on my own?
Absolutely. Many guests travel solo. With a maximum of 20 players, the group gels quickly on and off the court.
Are flights included?
No. Flights are not included so you can travel from wherever suits you best. Airport transfers from Barcelona are included.
Limited spots · max 20 players
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