Padel has exploded in popularity across Europe, and if you’re looking for the best places to play, train, and compete, you’re in the right place.

Some cities stand out for their world-class padel clubs, top-tier facilities, and thriving padel communities.

Not only that, the cities that we've cherry-picked for our list have won over our hearts due to their vibrant padel scenes, excellent coaches, and opportunities to join training camps.

Outside of padel, these cities also offer anybody travelling specifically for padel the added bonus of enjoying culture, food, and vibes of these fantastic European cities.

While padel is incredibly established in most Spanish cities, we've tried to include cities that have an emerging padel scene in Europe.

We've asked our padel experts and contributors to rank their favourite padel cities in Europe, so without further ado, these are the best European cities for padel training and camps in 2025:

9. Porto, Portugal – The Padel Path Less Travelled

⭐ Best for: A padel weekend away with friends

Porto's padel scene is growing, and the court hire in Porto is a lot more affordable than other European cities like Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm and London. The courts in Porto are mostly indoors which means you're guaranteed to play, unlike Lisbon which has a lot more outdoor courts – particularly tricky in the wetter months of February, March and April. Mixed with the city of Porto's young, vibrant, artistic vibe, it's a superb padel destination for those who want to do some night-life and culture on their travels.

🔹 Best clubs: D'Ouro Padel, Norte Padel, POPCLUB By Studio Wave

🔹 Weather: Mostly indoor play due to cold winters

🔹 Why play here? One of the most passionate padel scenes in Europe

8. Stockholm, Sweden – Buzzing Social Padel Scene

⭐ Best for: Fast-growing padel scene and premium indoor facilities

Sweden has seen an explosion of padel courts, and Stockholm is at the centre of it. With long winters, the city has focused on world-class indoor facilities like the newcomers, Ascaro and Cave Padel. Sweden’s enthusiasm for padel means you’ll find top-quality training, competitive leagues, and a vibrant social scene that can rival any other European city.

🔹 Best clubs: ASCARO, Royale Padel

🔹 Weather: Mostly indoor play due to cold winters

🔹 Why play here? One of the most passionate padel scenes in Europe

✈️🎾 Read our full guide to the best padel clubs in Stockholm to play at in 2025.

7. Amsterdam, Netherlands – Vibrant Indoor Padel Scene

⭐ Best for: High-tech indoor padel and competitive leagues

The Netherlands has embraced padel, and Amsterdam leads the charge with cutting-edge indoor padel facilities. Clubs like The Padellers Amsterdam, Peakz Padel and PADELDAM offer premium courts with top-tier surfaces, allowing play year-round regardless of the weather.

🔹 Best clubs: The Padellers, Peakz Padel, PADELDAM

🔹 Weather: Indoor-focused due to rain

🔹 Why play here? High-tech indoor courts and a competitive scene

6. Rome, Italy – The Foodie's Favourite

⭐ Best for: A growing competitive scene and historic surroundings

Padel in Italy has taken off, and Rome is leading the way. The city now has a strong club scene, with venues like Villa Pamphili Padel Club and Circolo Canottieri Aniene offering state-of-the-art facilities. Italy is investing heavily in padel, making Rome a future powerhouse.

🔹 Best clubs: Padel Paradise Rome, Bola Padel Club, Cinecittà Bettini Padel

🔹 Weather: Mediterranean climate, good for outdoor play

🔹 Why play here? Historic setting with rapidly growing padel culture

5. Marbella, Spain – Luxury Padel at Its Best

⭐ Best for: Luxury padel experiences and professional training

Marbella is a hotspot for high-end padel clubs, often visited by pro players for off-season training. Clubs like Puente Romano Padel Club offer premium facilities, often attracting top-tier coaches and competitive players.

🔹 Best clubs: Nueva Alcántara Club, Real Club Pádel Marbella

🔹 Weather: Warm year-round with minimal rain

🔹 Why play here? A mix of luxury and high-level competition

4. Lisbon, Portugal – Padel on the Rise

⭐ Best for: A fast-growing padel community and coastal courts

Lisbon has seen an explosion of padel clubs in recent years. The city offers a mix of indoor and outdoor facilities, with many clubs located near the ocean. Clubs like Lisboa Racket Centre and Padel Factory provide excellent courts, and the local tournaments are becoming increasingly competitive.

🔹 Best clubs: Padel Campo Grande, NAVE Marvila, W Monsanto

🔹 Weather: Warm, breezy, and ideal for outdoor play

🔹 Why play here? Beautiful padel locations and a growing competitive scene

✈️🎾 Read our full guide to the best padel clubs in Lisbon.

3. Malaga, Spain – Padel Paradise in the Sun

⭐ Best for: All-year outdoor padel and warm weather

Malaga is a dream destination for padel lovers, with mild winters and long summers making it ideal for outdoor play. Clubs like Varlion Academy and Los Monteros Racket Club offer high-end facilities. The city is also home to a thriving amateur padel scene.

🔹 Best clubs: Padel Club El Candado, Inacua Malaga, Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila, Club Oxygen or PSM Fantasy

🔹 Weather: Over 300 days of sunshine per year

🔹 Why play here? Perfect mix of competitive and social padel

2. Barcelona, Spain – Padel with a Mediterranean View

⭐ Best for: Coastal padel, social play, and top training facilities

Barcelona combines a fantastic climate with a huge number of padel courts, many of which are located near the beach. Clubs like Club Natació Barcelona and Padel Barcelona - El Prat offer top facilities with sea views. The city’s international appeal means you’ll find players of all skill levels.

🔹 Best clubs: Padel Indoor Barcelona, Augusta Padel, Padel Barcelona El Prat

🔹 Weather: Perfect for outdoor play almost all year

🔹 Why play here? High-quality clubs and a strong expat padel community

1. Madrid, Spain – The Padel Capital of the World

⭐ Best for: Competitive players, padel tourism, and variety of clubs

Madrid is often referred to as the global capital of padel. The city is home to hundreds of padel courts, including top-tier clubs like Madrid Central Padel and Reebok Sports Club La Finca. Spain’s professional padel circuit is based here, so you’ll find an incredibly high level of play, as well as some of the best coaching academies in the world.

🔹 Best clubs: Euroindoor Padel, Club de Padel La Moraleja

🔹 Weather: Ideal for year-round play

🔹 Why play here? The highest density of padel courts in Europe

Spain still dominates as the heart of European padel, but cities across Europe are quickly catching up. Whether you prefer year-round outdoor play (Lisbon, Malaga, Marbella) or high-tech indoor courts (Amsterdam, Stockholm, Brussels), there’s a perfect city for every type of padel player.

Ready to experience the best padel in Europe? Pick your city, grab your racket, and get on the court!