5* Kalimera Kriti

Saturdays are the arrival and departure days for our Adult Tennis Holidays to Kalimera Kriti, Crete.

We can arrange an Airport Transfer for you, or alternatively you can meet us at the hotel. We will have a welcome meeting on the arrival day & be there to say goodbye when you depart.

Day 1 of your Active Away Tennis week is here! Join us for a splendid breakfast at the Artemis Restaurant before we meet on the Main Balcony by Reception for a welcome meeting starting at 9:30 before your morning coaching session from 10:00 – 12:00 focused around Baseline Brilliance: The Power of Precision & getting used to the Crete sunshine.

Join the group in the Taverna Restaurant for lunch, a sea front Mediterranean style à la carte meal cooked using traditional Greek ingredients. Have an explore of the mini Cretan village and check out the vast variety of activities available for you in your downtime.

Meet back at the courts for a Tennis Masterclass from 16:30 – 17:00. Kick back and watch our masterclass where our coaches demonstrate the importance of team harmony and building successful partnerships. Then it’s your turn to play – 17:00 – 19:00 we observe you play in our doubles social, focusing on consistent communication with your partner whilst our coaches give you tips!

The day isn’t quite over yet – join us for an aperitif in the bar at 20:00 overlooking the beautiful Aegean Sea. Dinner will be at 20:30 in the Artemis Restaurant – followed by live music in the bar.

Day 2 of tennis is here, and it’s time to work on your first three shots of every point. Start the day from 10:00 – 12:00 and learn all about being a triple threat.

Join us for a coffee or quick drink before lunch at the Taverna Restaurant by the sea. Why not have a fun game of mini golf in the afternoon or enjoy your time off relaxing by the pool / beach.

After a well-deserved afternoon break, join us from 16:30 – 17:00 for our second Tennis Masterclass – The Technical Tune Up. You will then play doubles social from 17:00 – 19:00, with the aim of implementing strategies for success.

Dinner Time! Let’s meet for a refreshing beverage in the bar for 20:00 followed by an indulgent buffet meal at the Artemis Restaurant. To round off a great day, join us for some entertainment and music in the Main Bar.

It’s time to get up and at it! Meet us at the courts for our – Perfecting Positioning & Communication Masterclass 09:30 – 10:00 which is then followed by our coaching session 10:00 – 12:00 all about being a dynamic and strategic doubles player.

After lunch at the Taverna Restaurant, it’s back up to the Tennis Courts for 17:00 – 19:00 for The Head Classic Battle – Radicals vs Speeds. It’s all doubles, super fun and the winning team are crowned champions.

Tonight, we are in the Artemis Restaurant, followed by drinks & dancing in the bar.

It’s the day off! We will give you a few options for a day trip – we love visiting the peaceful harbour of Sissi. Explore this nearby fishing village for some beautifully handcrafted souvenirs, authentic Mediterranean Bars / Restaurants and natural swimming pools.

For dinner, please book your own meal, or alternatively join the Coaching Team at the Artemis Restaurant.

Let’s get back to tennis! Today we will be working on Net Mastery: Owning the Net from 10:00 – 12:00.

Take a refreshing dip in the pool or the sea before joining us at the Taverna Restaurant for lunch.

For the Tennis Masterclass session at 16:30, today we give you an insight into Jamie Murray’s top tips. 17:00 – 19:00 you will then play double socials – Tennis Team Up. We hope you find them useful and be sure to tell us which one is your favourite!

Dinner in the evening is at the Artemis Restaurant. Join us for a couple of quiet drinks overlooking the bay to cap off a great day!

Sadly, today is your last full day and to crown the week off in style, we will have a Bullseye Battle 09:00 – 10:30 as well as the Active Away Cup – Champagne Social Tournament from 11:00 – 13:00. We will split everyone into even teams, and you’ll have a coach captaining your team and guiding you through your matches. It’s designed to be fun & friendly with a dose of competitiveness (oh and don’t forget the most important part of the morning – the half-time champagne break)!

After battling it out in the Champagne Tournament, it’s time for a well deserved lunch. Today we will have a late lunch in the Taverna Restaurant, to recharge after using all of that energy.

Now, it’s your turn to heckle the coaching team and give us pointers on our tennis skills. Watch them play an exhibition match from 17:00 – 18:00. Make sure to bring your best banter!

Join us for our round-up Presentation, where we fully welcome you into our Active Away Family, with some prizes on offer for the best moments of the week. It’s full of smiles & laughter – a lovely way to round off an unforgettable week of Tennis in Corfu!

The week is not quite over yet though, join us by heading out in to Crete town for an evening of amazing food and drink! We go to fantastic local restaurant, which usually has an extra charge of around €10 for Travel & €40 for the Meal.