OCT 5 · ARRIVAL + WELCOME SOCIAL
OCT 6 · PRO CLINIC + GOTHIC QUARTER
OCT 7 · TACTICS CLINIC + GAUDÍ + MATCHES WITH LOCALS
OCT 8 · MONTSERRAT + BPE TOURNAMENT
OCT 9 · FINAL CLINIC + SAGRADA FAMÍLIA + PAELLA CLASS
4-STAR HOTEL IN CENTRAL BARCELONA
COACHING BY NATIONAL-TEAM PROS
SMALL GROUP · LIMITED SPOTS
OCT 5 · ARRIVAL + WELCOME SOCIAL
OCT 6 · PRO CLINIC + GOTHIC QUARTER
OCT 7 · TACTICS CLINIC + GAUDÍ + MATCHES WITH LOCALS
OCT 8 · MONTSERRAT + BPE TOURNAMENT
OCT 9 · FINAL CLINIC + SAGRADA FAMÍLIA + PAELLA CLASS
4-STAR HOTEL IN CENTRAL BARCELONA
COACHING BY NATIONAL-TEAM PROS
SMALL GROUP · LIMITED SPOTS
OCT 5 · ARRIVAL + WELCOME SOCIAL
OCT 6 · PRO CLINIC + GOTHIC QUARTER
OCT 7 · TACTICS CLINIC + GAUDÍ + MATCHES WITH LOCALS
OCT 8 · MONTSERRAT + BPE TOURNAMENT
OCT 9 · FINAL CLINIC + SAGRADA FAMÍLIA + PAELLA CLASS
4-STAR HOTEL IN CENTRAL BARCELONA
COACHING BY NATIONAL-TEAM PROS
SMALL GROUP · LIMITED SPOTS
OCT 5 · ARRIVAL + WELCOME SOCIAL
OCT 6 · PRO CLINIC + GOTHIC QUARTER
OCT 7 · TACTICS CLINIC + GAUDÍ + MATCHES WITH LOCALS
OCT 8 · MONTSERRAT + BPE TOURNAMENT
OCT 9 · FINAL CLINIC + SAGRADA FAMÍLIA + PAELLA CLASS
4-STAR HOTEL IN CENTRAL BARCELONA
COACHING BY NATIONAL-TEAM PROS
SMALL GROUP · LIMITED SPOTS
The Pickleball Trip to Spain You've Been Searching For
You could visit Barcelona as a tourist. Or you could live it like a player. The Barcelona Pickleball Experience blends world-class pickleball coaching, real matches with Barcelona's local pickleball community, and the city's greatest cultural icons into five perfectly balanced days — with an English-speaking guide at your side and private transportation throughout. Our partner clubs feature indoor and/or outdoor courts depending on the weather — so every session and match is guaranteed.
This is not a generic tour with a court rental tacked on. Your on-court program is led by Ignasi de Rueda, multiple-time Spanish and European pickleball champion, together with Eleana Rodino of the Italian national pickleball team. Off the court, you'll wander the Gothic Quarter, stand beneath the towers of the Sagrada Família, ride up to Montserrat Abbey, and cook your own paella with a local chef.
Three pillars. One unforgettable week
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TRAIN WITH CHAMPIONS
Clinics, private lessons, and personal corrections from national-team pros, in small groups organized by level. Technique, tactics, and match play — every single day on court.
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PLAY LIKE A LOCAL
Friendly matches with Barcelona-area players and the BPE Social Tournament — level-based brackets, pro supervision, awards, and a professional photo shoot.
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LIVE BARCELONA FULLY
Guided tours with skip-the-line tickets to the Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, Barcelona Cathedral, and Montserrat Abbey — plus a paella cooking class and a Catalan food experience.
Days 1 & 2 · Welcome, First Clinic & Gothic Barcelona
Day 1 · Monday, October 5. Land in Barcelona and settle into your 4-star hotel in the elegant Eixample district. In the evening, meet Ignasi, Eleana, and the coordination team at a welcome social: program overview, level groups, and your first new pickleball friends.
Day 2 · Tuesday, October 6. Morning clinic #1: level assessment and focused technical work — dinks, third shots, volleys, transitions — plus private corrections and your first paddle demo. In the afternoon, a 4-hour guided walk through El Born and the Gothic Quarter with entry to the Barcelona Cathedral, capped off by a traditional Catalan food experience.
Day 3 · Tactics Clinic, Gaudí & Matches with Locals
Day 3 · Wednesday, October 7. Morning clinic #2: doubles strategy, point construction, partner communication, and kitchen-line attack and defense.
In the afternoon, a guided Modernism route along Passeig de Gràcia with entries to Casa Batlló and La Pedrera (Casa Milà). As the sun sets, it's game time — social matches with Barcelona's local players, organized by level, with pro supervision and a professional photo shoot.
Day 4 · Montserrat & the BPE Tournament
Day 4 · Thursday, October 8. Private transport to Montserrat mountain and its thousand-year-old Abbey, perched among some of Spain's most dramatic peaks.
Then the main event: the Barcelona Pickleball Experience Tournament — travelers and local players, level-based brackets, group stage plus finals, consolation rounds, pro supervision, official group photo, and awards.
Day 5 · Final Clinic, Sagrada Família & Paella Farewell
Day 5 · Friday, October 9. A final on-court session: match-play situations, team competition, challenge games against Ignasi and Eleana, diplomas, and the souvenir giveaway drawing.
Midday, a dedicated guided tour of the Sagrada Família with entry included. Then a hands-on, 3-hour paella cooking class — food and drinks included — to toast five unforgettable days.
Made for Players — and the People Who Travel with Them
Whether you're a 3.0 club player hungry to level up or a 4.5 competitor chasing new opponents, training groups are organized by skill level, so every drill, match, and tournament bracket fits your game.
Traveling with a partner who doesn't play? The Non-Playing Companion package (€1,950) includes the full cultural program — every tour, ticket, transfer, and food experience — plus spectator access while you're on court.
Learn from the best
Daily on-court sessions with two of Europe's most accomplished pros. Direct, personal, level-based coaching throughout the entire experience — delivered in English.
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IGNASI DE RUEDA · SPORTS DIRECTOR
Professional pickleball player, multiple-time champion of Spain and Europe, and member of the Spanish national team. Ignasi leads the technique, tactics, positioning, decision-making, and competition content throughout the week.
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ELEANA RODINO · PRO COACH
Player for the Italian national pickleball team with international competitive experience. Eleana focuses on individual technique, mobility, doubles coordination, and real match situations.
The Most Complete Pickleball Trip You'll Find Anywhere
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English-Speaking Guide
A dedicated English-speaking guide travels with the group throughout the experience. Every tour, transfer, and clinic runs in American-friendly English — no language stress, ever.
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Authentic Local Food
Taste Barcelona the way locals do: a traditional Catalan food experience in the old town and a hands-on paella cooking class with drinks included. Come hungry.
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Clinics & Lessons with Pros
Daily clinics and private corrections from Ignasi de Rueda, multi-time champion of Spain and Europe, and Eleana Rodino of the Italian national team. Small groups, organized by level.
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Matches with Local Players
Play real matches against Barcelona's local pickleball community, capped off by the BPE Social Tournament with level-based brackets and awards. This is how you truly play like a local.
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Private Group Transportation
A private van or bus moves the group between the hotel, courts, Montserrat, and every scheduled activity. Zero logistics on your plate — just show up and enjoy.
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Pro Photo Shoot on Court
A professional photographer captures your best shots during clinics, matches, and the tournament. You'll go home with stunning action photos ready for Instagram.
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Test Top Pickleball Gear
Try the latest premium paddles on court during clinics and matches, with honest advice from our pros. Find your next paddle before you buy it.
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Snacks & Drinks Courtside
Refreshments and local snacks are served during match sessions, so you can refuel between games and keep the social energy going courtside.
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A Gift to Remember
Every traveler takes home a souvenir gift and a participation diploma, plus a prize drawing on the final night. Five days you'll relive every time you see it.
Book With Confidence — Every Detail Handled
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4-Star Hotel in the Eixample
Sleep in the heart of Barcelona's most elegant district, steps from Passeig de Gràcia. Four nights of comfort, double occupancy, so you wake up fresh for every clinic.
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Indoor & Outdoor Courts — Play Guaranteed
Our partner clubs offer indoor and/or outdoor courts depending on the weather. Rain or shine, every clinic, match, and tournament round is guaranteed to happen.
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Skip-the-Line Landmark Tickets
Every entry is pre-booked: Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, Barcelona Cathedral, and Montserrat Abbey. You walk past the lines that cost other travelers hours.
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Level-Based Groups (3.0–4.5+)
From improver to tournament competitor, every drill, match, and bracket is organized by rating. You always play with — and against — people at your level.
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The BPE Tournament
Compete in our signature social tournament: group stage, finals, consolation rounds, and an awards ceremony with the official group photo. Bragging rights included.
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Licensed & Fully Managed
Operated by a licensed travel organizer with the sports program run by Mundo Pickleball. One booking covers your hotel, courts, tours, tickets, and transfers.
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Small Group, Big Connections
A capped group size means personal coaching attention and real friendships. The group chat stays alive long after the last point is played.
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Easy for US Travelers
Direct flights connect most US hubs to Barcelona–El Prat (BCN). Add an airport transfer, land on Monday, and day one is designed to shake off the jet lag.
Lock In Your Spot — Simple, Transparent Pricing
PICKLEBALL PLAYER — €2,300
per person, double room · full cultural program + complete pickleball program
NON-PLAYING COMPANION — €1,950
per person, double room · full cultural program + spectator access to every pickleball event
That's 5 days, 4-star hotel, daily pro coaching, all tours and tickets, private transport, and every experience — for less than €500 a day.
Optional add-ons: single room €560 · cancellation insurance €85 · airport transfer €65 per ride (up to 2 people) · unlimited-data eSIM €50 · extra night €290 per room.
Airfare not included — most travelers fly into Barcelona–El Prat (BCN). Minimum group size: 12 participants.
Hold Your Spot Today with Just a €500 Deposit
Barcelona in October means 72°F sunshine, thin crowds at the landmarks, and warm Mediterranean evenings made for outdoor matches. Groups are intentionally small and spots are confirmed strictly in order of booking. Reserve now with a €500 deposit and pay the rest later — don't lose your spot.
Frequently asked questions
What skill level do I need to join this pickleball trip?
What skill level do I need to join this pickleball trip?
Players of all levels are welcome. On day one, the coaches assess every participant and organize training groups and tournament brackets by level, so drills, matches, and competition always fit your game.
Is airfare included in the package?
Is airfare included in the package?
No. The Barcelona Pickleball Experience begins when you arrive in Barcelona. Most guests fly into Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN). An optional private airport transfer is available for €65 per ride (up to 2 people).
Can I bring a spouse or friend who doesn't play pickleball?
Can I bring a spouse or friend who doesn't play pickleball?
Absolutely. The Non-Playing Companion package (€1,950) includes the complete cultural program — all tours, landmark tickets, private transportation, the Catalan food experience, and the paella cooking class — plus spectator access to the clinics, matches, and tournament.
Where will we stay?
Where will we stay?
You'll stay 4 nights at the Petit Palace Trencadís, a 4-star hotel in Barcelona's Eixample district (or a similar 4-star property), a short walk from Gaudí landmarks, shops, and restaurants. A single room supplement (€560) and extra nights (€290 per room) are available.
How much court time and coaching is included?
How much court time and coaching is included?
The program includes daily on-court sessions across four days: two full morning clinics (technique and tactics), social matches with local players, the BPE Tournament, and a final match-play clinic — plus private lessons and personal corrections from Ignasi de Rueda and Eleana Rodino woven throughout.
What happens if the group minimum isn't reached, or if I need to cancel?
What happens if the group minimum isn't reached, or if I need to cancel?
The trip operates with a minimum of 12 participants, and spots are confirmed under the booking and payment conditions provided at registration. Optional trip cancellation insurance is available for €85 per person for extra peace of mind.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
Do I need to speak Spanish?
Not at all. An English-speaking guide accompanies the group during the main scheduled activities, and both coaches deliver on-court sessions in English.
What should I pack?
What should I pack?
Your paddle (though you'll also get to demo the latest paddles on court), court shoes, athletic wear for four playing days, and comfortable walking shoes for the city tours and Montserrat. October in Barcelona is mild — think light layers.
Who organizes this trip?
Who organizes this trip?
The trip is organized by Arquitectura Lúdica S.L. (Barcelona), a licensed travel organizer, with the sports program delivered in partnership with Mundo Pickleball, one of Spain's leading pickleball organizations. Questions? Email info@artchitectours.com.
What's the weather like in October? What if it rains?
What's the weather like in October? What if it rains?
Early October in Barcelona averages 72°F (22°C) with mostly sunny skies — ideal pickleball weather. And because our partner clubs have indoor and/or outdoor courts depending on the conditions, all matches, clinics, and tournament rounds are guaranteed regardless of the weather.