Rafa Nadal Academy Mallorca: 2-Day Tennis Lesson Review 2026
Join me for an honest look at two days of tennis lessons at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca. Find out what the daily camp is like and how challenging it truly is!
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Join me for an honest look at two days of tennis lessons at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca. Find out what the daily camp is like and how challenging it truly is!
At Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca
A Real Review of Staying 3 Nights, 4 Days and Even Taking Tennis Lessons 🇪🇸
Let the happy memories begin! ✨
Originally, I had 3 lessons scheduled,
but due to an early morning flight to Granada,
I actually participated for a total of two days: Sunday and Monday.
I'll save the story about the missed lesson and credits for another post,
but for now, let's dive into how the Nadal Academy lessons actually went,
starting with the difficulty level from the perspective of someone who's been playing tennis for three and a half years!
The booking process and cost for two people were detailed in my previous post.
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Nadal Academy Lesson Schedule: Check with 360 Player
The Daily Tennis Camp lesson times and locations were
provided via the 360 Player app.
On Sunday, we met at the Sport Desk at 11:10 AM,
followed by a 45-minute warm-up starting at 11:30 AM,
and a 2-hour tennis lesson from 12:30 PM.
The Monday schedule had the same timings, but
initially, it showed Rafa Nadal Club Gym / Court TBC,
then later changed again to CrossFit Gym / Besides Court 23;
The venue updates made it a bit confusing.
When in doubt, asking again at the Sport Desk was the most accurate way to get information.
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Insider Tip When Booking Your Daily Tennis Camp
Our first lesson was on a Sunday,
and while the app showed a Welcome Meeting schedule,
we were a bit flustered as we moved straight to the warm-up area without any special orientation.
The next day, on Monday, they conducted a detailed orientation with a PPT presentation,
explaining the program and facilities.
If you're participating for a short period like we did,
then the start day of your lessons seems to be a pretty important booking factor!
(More details on this later)
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I'm not sure if the weekend and weekday formats are always different,
but if you want to start your lessons with a detailed introduction right from the beginning,
it might be best to consider scheduling your lessons to
start on a Monday or any weekday, or
check in advance if a welcome meeting is held on the first day of your booking.
What's more, we didn't even bring our own
tennis rackets from Korea,
and when we visited, the racket rental shop
closed early on Saturday and wasn't open on Sunday,
so we had quite a struggle trying to rent rackets, haha.
I'll also be writing a separate post about how to rent rackets and my review of the rental shop soon! ✨
First Day: 3-Person Group Lesson Focused on Volleys
On the first day of lessons, without much explanation,
we all gathered in front of the Sport Desk
and followed a staff member to a small sports facility.
I was worried because it rained heavily that morning,
but thankfully, it stopped by the time our lesson started.
We spent a little less than an hour on stretching and warm-up exercises,
and they were tougher than I expected, which was a bit surprising, haha!
After the warm-up, all participants moved together to the lesson meeting point,
and when it was time, the head coach called out the courts where each person would have their lesson.
Finally, I stepped onto a reddish-brown clay court for the first time in Spain!
To think I was actually at the tennis academy of the 'King of Clay,' Rafa Nadal himself! ✨
I felt a fresh wave of excitement before the lesson.
It was also fascinating how soft the clay felt underfoot, more so than I expected.
On the first day, there were three of us: me, my partner, and another foreign participant,
who received a 2-hour lesson from Coach Kiko.
First, she observed our forehand and backhand rallies,
and while one person received coaching, the other two would rally with each other.
After checking our fundamentals and serves, our surrounding group gathered together
to listen to the explanation of the day's common theme, volleys, and then practice in our respective teams 🎾.
Although the class was conducted in English,
Coach Kiko spoke slowly to ensure we could understand,
so it wasn't as difficult to follow along as I'd expected.
I even had a brief small talk with the foreign participant in the same class.
I find it fun and enjoyable to have these casual conversations with foreigners while traveling ✨!
Once the lesson was over, we tidied up the clay court surface
using a drag mat (court maintenance net) to finish up.
Before heading back to our accommodation,
we even snapped a記念 photo with the coach 📷.
The Adult Tennis Camp Orientation We Finally Received Properly on Monday
On the second day, the Sport Desk finally gave us a proper Welcome Meeting,
explaining the tennis lesson program and the facilities of the Nadal Academy.
They explained all about the facilities for guests, additional services,
and even court challenges, all through a detailed PPT presentation.
Even though it was the same 'Welcome Meeting',
the actual format was quite different from Sunday's.
I figured it was probably because Monday marked the start of the weekly program,
so they held a proper orientation on this day.
Indeed, there were far more participants on Monday than on Sunday,
and it seemed like a large group of Chinese participants had also come for a tennis camp.
Day Two: CrossFit Warm-up and an Intense 4-Person Group Lesson
Monday's warm-up took place in the spacious CrossFit Gym,
conducted in a group with many participants.
We kept moving our bodies as if doing CrossFit,
so I was already dripping with sweat before even hitting the court 💦.
Still, it felt like a real tennis camp, which was really fun!
For the lesson on the second day, there were four of us in total: my partner and I, plus two Chinese couples,
and we were taught by a different coach than the day before (I can't recall their name).
From sending the ball long, hitting cross-court,
to moving quickly side-to-side before hitting the ball,
it was a day of constant running and more running.
The coach kept emphasizing not to end the rally quickly,
but to send the ball long, long.
It was definitely tougher training than the first day,
and the coaching felt more detailed, which was absolutely great—!
My partner and I both played tennis with all our might,
so by evening, our whole bodies started aching, haha.
The coach's back view on the second day 📷.
Court maintenance time after the lesson was over.
The Difficulty Level of Group Lessons, as Experienced by a 3.5-Year Tennis Player
Although I've been learning tennis for about three and a half years,
I haven't played many games,
so I wouldn't say my skills are particularly good.
However, my partner and I can manage basic rallies—!
Perhaps because I submitted my skill level in the pre-booking survey and on the app,
the other participants assigned to our group were generally at a similar level.
Even though I have terrible stamina, I managed to follow through with the 45-minute warm-up and 2-hour lesson,
so at least by my standards, it was manageable haha.
The group we joined consisted of people who had all learned quite a bit already,
so I'm not sure how the absolute beginner classes are actually run.
If you go having already mastered basic rallies and stroke techniques,
you'll definitely be able to get even more valuable feedback from the Spanish coach-!
Daily Tennis Camp: If I go again, I'd go for a full week starting Monday.
The two days we participated had different common themes,
and both the coaches and our teammates changed.
Rather than our skills dramatically improving in just two days,
playing on a clay court for the first time with international participants,
and the structure and atmosphere being distinctly different from the lessons we get in Korea,
made it a unique and fun experience.
Of course, the program was a bit pricey...!
If I get to go again next time, I'd love to participate for a full week starting Monday
to learn a wider variety of training topics that change daily.
Even though it was only two short days of lessons,
it made me want to play tennis even more passionately back in Korea! ✨
My partner and I need to make lots of money so we can go to another international tennis camp! 🎾
Happy Moments to be continued🇪🇸
Yes, on Sunday, we proceeded directly to the warm-up area without a separate orientation. On Monday, however, a detailed orientation on the program and facilities was provided via a PPT presentation.
During my visit, the racket rental shop closed early on Saturday and was not open on Sunday, making it difficult to rent a racket. Therefore, it's advisable to check the availability of racket rentals in advance if you plan to visit on a weekend.
Class times and locations are provided via the 360 Player app. Since locations can be updated, like for Monday's schedule, it was most accurate to inquire at the Sport Desk when in doubt.
On the first day, we had a volley-focused lesson in a group of three with Coach Kiko. On the second day, we had intensive training in a group of four with a different coach, covering sending the ball long, hitting cross-court, and hitting after lateral movement.
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