Tennis

Pula and Istria are one of the best tennis destinations in Croatia. Red clay courts by the sea, the shade of pine trees and long sunny days make it easy to fit a match into your holiday.

Tennis courts in Pula
Pula has three tennis centres, all with clay courts:

– Verudela – 18 clay courts on the Verudela peninsula, just 50–100 m from the sea
– Valkane – 9 clay courts on the Lungomare, right next to Valkane beach
– Smrikve – 3 clay courts in Štinjan, north of the city

Courts are rented by the hour, and in July and August it’s best to book a few days in advance.

A long tennis tradition
Tennis in Istria started right here in Pula at the end of the 19th century. From the 1960s, courts were built along the whole western coast, from Umag and Poreč to Rovinj, and later all over the peninsula. In the early 1970s, Istria hosted the first international tennis tournament in Croatia.

ATP Croatia Open Umag
Every summer the world’s best clay court players come to Umag, on the north-west coast of Istria. The Plava Laguna Croatia Open has been played there since 1990 and is an ATP 250 tournament on red clay. Carlos Alcaraz and Stan Wawrinka won their first ATP titles in Umag, and Jannik Sinner lifted the trophy in 2022.

Tennis in Pula and south Istria
Whether you want a relaxed hit before the beach or a proper match with friends, there is a court for you. Call or message us on +385 977 755 590, send us an email or fill in our booking form, and we’ll book a court for you in Pula.