Its game, set and match in Marbella

With an average 325 days of sunshine a year Marbella is the ideal location for a deluxe tennis holiday. So, with the ball in your court, why not head to the five star Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa to try the new three day ‘Tennis Sensations’ experience from just €383 (approx £360) per person.

Favoured by ex-pro Pat Cash, the Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa features an exclusive Sunball Tennis Academy with seven clay courts and two Rebound Ace courts, plus a team of highly qualified and multilingual coaches. The Tennis Academy, set within 40,000m² of landscaped tropical gardens, also provides guests with individual training for all player levels, covering technical, tactical and physical aspects of the game.

Whether you’re a novice, or professional in training, there’s a selection of private and group courses at the academy that cater for every need. Group courses include a maximum of four people training together with a similar ability/level and cost from €119 per adult and from €85 per child (up to 16 years) for five 1hr lessons. For more intense tennis training, individual lessons start from €45 per 45 minute session and €125 pp for five 1 hr sessions. In-house matches are also arranged throughout the summer with the chance for guests to challenge the tennis academy professionals.

The Tennis Academy also has a Club House, a fitness centre and sports bar. Guests needn’t worry if they forgot to bring their tennis whites because the on site pro Tennis Shop stocks the latest brands of tennis attire. The shop also offers a tuning service where guests are able to string and customise their rackets like the pros.

For a spot of après tennis guests can relax by the pool, chill out at the hotel’s exclusive Beach Club or head over to the new Casino Nueva Andalucía in Marbella for a post match analysis over a cocktail or two. Alternatively, unwind and pamper tired muscles with a massage or spa treatment at the Don Carlos Spa.

The Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa is offering this fantastic ‘Tennis Sensations’ experience from €383 per person including three night’s accommodation in a sea view room with breakfast (based on two sharing), access to the tennis courts for four hours (maximum two hours daily) and free entrance to the new Casino Nueva Andalusia plus a welcome drink. Valid until 12th of July 2009 and subject to availability. Please quote reservation code “Tennis Sensations 09”on booking.

The resort is located 45km from Malaga’s International Airport and 11km from Marbella. Low fares airline Monarch offers year round flights to Malaga from Aberdeen, Birmingham, London Gatwick, London Luton and Manchester airports. Fares, including taxes, start from £38.99 one way and £63.50 return. Book at flymonarch.com.

For reservations visit Hoteldoncarlos.com.