Padel (a bit of a cross between tennis and squash)
Padel, is typically played in doubles on an enclosed court about half the size of a tennis court. It uses the same scoring system as tennis and sligtly less pressurised balls. The ball can be played off some of the walls in the same way it can in squash.
Padel is a rapidly growing sport in Spain. Features such as an underarm serve make it quick and easy to pick up. Therefore an enjoyable game is possible with players of different levels of experience. It is also less physically demanding than similar racquet sports such as squash which is mainly why the Gran Canarian foreign community have taken to it.
Price and availablity of courts can vary but there are plenty of places to play. You will have to book in advance.
Parque de Las Rehoyas: 928 362
Polideportivo del Cruce de Arinaga: 928 181462
Campus de Tarifa. ULPGC: 928 458 638
Casa del Deporte y Polideportivo Antonio Afonso Moreno
(Arucas): 928 621
Vega de San Mateo: 928 660 261
Cortijo Club de Campo: 928 711 111
Club de Tenis Gran Canaria (La Calzada): 928 355 151
Padel Tenis Club Las Palmas: 637 536 431
Las Palmeras Golf: 928 222 333
Padel La Garita (en Hoya Pozuelo): 928 708 150