Andalusia is experiencing a boom in pickleball, a sport imported from the United States. It attracts people of all ages due to its accessibility, social nature, and low injury rate. Official records show 24 registered clubs in the region, nine in Málaga and five in Seville, though the actual number of players is higher due to unregistered groups. Andalusia has become a national epicenter for pickleball, with over 20,000 practitioners. Málaga was the first Spanish city to host a Pickle Pro Tour event, gathering over 300 players from 14 countries. The growth is fueled by sports tourism, particularly along the Cadiz coast and in Seville. The Andalusian Tennis Federation has pioneered a competition calendar in Spain. Athletes highlight that pickleball is easy to learn, dynamic, and fosters social connections. Municipal authorities view it as a key tourist attraction.
Andalusia Emerges as a Spanish Pickleball Hub
Andalusia is experiencing a boom in pickleball, a sport imported from the United States. It attracts people of all ages due to its accessibility, social nature, and low injury rate. Official records show 24 registered clubs in the region, nine in Málaga and five in Seville, though the actual number of players is higher due to unregistered groups. Andalusia has become a national epicenter for pickleball, with over 20,000 practitioners. Málaga was the first Spanish city to host a Pickle Pro Tour event, gathering over 300 players from 14 countries. The growth is fueled by sports tourism, particularly along the Cadiz coast and in Seville. The Andalusian Tennis Federation has pioneered a competition calendar in Spain. Athletes highlight that pickleball is easy to learn, dynamic, and fosters social connections. Municipal authorities view it as a key tourist attraction.
