Bagni di Lucca’s Tennis and Padel Club re-opened at the start of May 2024, after a thorough re-vamp – its three clay tennis courts are supplemented by a padel court (padel is the new ‘big thing’ that is apparently simpler to pick up and play then tennis) – two of the tennis courts are covered to allow all-weather/indoor playing from Autumn to Spring. The club boasts a great-looking and licensed clubhouse too!
If you are considering coming on the usual Creative or Reflective Getaway at Casale di Clio, and are also a tennis player, then you might want to think about fitting in one or more sessions down at the Tennis Club during your stay – either receiving some coaching or enjoying a game; in this proposition, court-time serves as an alternative option to local hiking, swimming etc. for those retreat guests who like to keep physically active between focused stints on their creative projects. NB: it will be up to guests to make their own arrangements with the club – booking courts and arranging any lessons in advance with the Tennis Club (it is a well supported club, and so advance planning is recommended). If you do not come with your own transport then you would need to rely on the local bus service to/from Bagni di Lucca from Vetteglia (2 buses a day each way) – or arrange taxis.
Post-Tennis Relaxation
After an hour of two of tennis (or three, four or more days!) there are likely to be some tired bodies in need of relaxation and recuperation. Bagni di Lucca offers the ideal range of facilities, including:
Thermal Bath/Spa
The Terme Bagno Bernabo at Bagni di Lucca offers a great range of options and treatments for pampering tired bodies, including:
- Thermal Bath
- ‘Steam Cave’
- Face/Body Massage
- Mud Bath
- Holistic Treatments
Booking in advance is recommended!
Swimming
Whether you are into river swimming or fancy enjoying the facilities offered by a swimming pool complex, both options are available locally in the Summer; what better way to cool off after a game of tennis than dipping into the clear waters of the river Lima or heading to the Bagni di Lucca public pool?!
Yoga
If yoga is your thing, the nearby Canyon Park offers weekend yoga classes from April to September, with daily classes for the first three weeks of August; there is the option of yoga in the forest or yoga on the water – massage is also available. The same venue offers some more stimulating outdoor activities – such as zip-lines and high-wires.
Alternative outdoor exercise is offered by Val di Lima Off-Road – including mountain biking with e-bikes – they are not far from Casale di Clio.