Foro Italico, Rome
IconicThe home of the Italian Open — the Stadio Nicola Pietrangeli is one of tennis's most atmospheric venues. Public clay courts are available when no events are running. Play where the legends play, then stroll the Fascist-era architecture.
Forte Village, Sardinia
LuxuryThe tennis academy at Forte Village resort in southern Sardinia — 12 courts, professional coaching, and programmes for all levels. Combine beach holiday with serious tennis improvement. Many Italian pros train here.
San Domenico Tennis, Puglia
LuxuryThe San Domenico resort near Fasano offers clay courts overlooking olive groves and the Adriatic. Hire a coach for private lessons on authentic Italian terra rossa. After play, the beach and spa await.
Municipal Courts Across Italy
BudgetEvery Italian town has a circolo tennis (tennis club) that welcomes visitors for hourly court rental. Ask at your hotel or search "circolo tennis" + town name. Courts are usually clay, well-maintained, and very affordable.
Bordighera Tennis Club, Liguria
Hidden GemA historic Riviera club with clay courts terraced above the Mediterranean. Play in the mild winter climate that attracted English visitors in the 1800s. Welcoming to visitors with advance booking.
Our pick
Book a week at Forte Village for the tennis holiday experience. For a quick hit, ask your hotel to book a local circolo — playing clay under Italian sun is magic.