Nana Tennis & Sports Club
Play at a different level.
A coastal sports destination for tennis, padel, fitness, swimming, coaching camps and international competition.
The club
Where resort life meets serious sport.
13Hybrid courts
5Hard courts
25mIndoor pool
Nana Tennis & Sports Club gives Nana guests a substantial sports infrastructure with tennis, padel, swimming and modern fitness facilities.
Professional coaching, training camps and competition facilities support everyone from holiday players to club teams and tournament athletes.
Visit official club website ↗Tennis Destination Crete
Train. Compete.
Improve.
The club supports tennis development in Crete through professional facilities, coaching and tournament activity.
Professional coaching
Training shaped around the player.
Individual sessions, performance camps and match practice can be tailored around level, goals and competitive ambitions.
Beyond tennis
Move your way.
Mini football, fitness, swimming and a wider range of active resort experiences complete the club.
Club Gallery
Tennis & sports
through the property.
Official club imagery showcasing courts, coaching atmosphere, mini football and the wider sports setting by the sea.
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Nana Sports Club
Sport for every
kind of holiday.
Beyond tennis, Nana Hotels brings together fitness, yoga, family sports, watersports, swimming and outdoor experiences for guests who want to stay active, recover well and discover more of Crete.
Fitness & Yoga
Move. Stretch. Reset.
A varied programme supports different fitness levels and ages, from yoga and meditation to aqua fitness, spinning and aerobics. Special classes are also available for children.
Sports Activities
Play together.
The wider sports programme adds easy, social activities for families, friends and guests who simply want to keep moving during their stay.
Fitness Center
Train your way.
One of the two state-of-the-art Nana Hotels fitness studios is located at the Tennis & Sports Club, with functional training, strength equipment, cardio and free weights.
- Experienced trainer on site daily from 11:00–19:00
- Functional area, strength training and cardio
- Free weights
- Fitness center use is free of charge
Indoor Pool
25 metres. Four lanes.
A dedicated indoor pool gives swimmers space for structured training, individual lessons and children's swimming courses.
- 25-metre indoor pool
- 4 training lanes
- Private training lessons available for an extra charge
- Children's swimming courses available for a fee
Watersports Center
The sea is part
of the playground.
Located on the resort beach next to the lifeguard tower, the fully licensed watersports centre offers activities for beginners and experienced guests, supported by multilingual staff.
Complimentary daily
30 minutes pedal boat or canoe for Nana Hotels guests, subject to availability.
Fly Board & Jet Ski
Banana · Ring · Sofa Rides
Water Ski & Wakeboard
Stand Up Paddling
Parasailing
Opening hours: 10:00–18:00. Activities are weather dependent.
Explore the area
From the resort
into Crete.
Active experiences continue beyond the resort through cycling and walking routes, horse riding, diving, golf and days at sea.
Land
Walk. Ride. Explore.
Bike rental, mountain bikes and information on walking and running routes make it easy to discover the landscape around Nana Hotels. Horse riding experiences can also be arranged through guest services.
Sea
Sailing Adventure
Day cruises to Dia Island can combine swimming, snorkelling and time at sea, while longer yacht experiences can extend towards the Cyclades and Santorini.
Underwater
SCUBAKRETA
Located at Nana Golden Beach, the professionally run diving centre is officially licensed by the Greek state and works with PADI.
Golf
Crete Golf Club
The island's first 18-hole golf course is approximately 10 km away. Nana Hotels is a preferred partner and offers guests a special discount on green fees.
International tennis · October 2026
Nana on the
world tennis calendar.
October 2026 places Heraklion firmly on the international tennis calendar. Nana Tennis & Sports Club is the confirmed venue for the W50 Heraklion event, while NANA Golden Beach hosts the 12&U Tennis Europe tournament later in the month.
Between them, W35 Heraklion continues the city's professional competition from 12–18 October before the junior event begins on 26 October.
12–18 October 2026
ITF World Tennis Tour
Now in Heraklion
W35 Heraklion
Professional women's competition continues in Heraklion on outdoor clay, with $30,000 in prize money.
W35Category
$30KPrize Money
CLAYOutdoor
ITF calendar ↗
26–31 October 2026
Tennis Europe Junior Tour
Next
NANA Golden Beach U12
A Tennis Europe 12&U Category 2 event in Heraklion, played on artificial clay.
12&UAge Group
CAT 2Category
CLAYArtificial
Tournament details ↗
05–11 October 2026
Just completed
W50 Heraklion
Nana Tennis & Sports Club hosted the W50 Heraklion event on outdoor clay, with a $40,000 prize purse and international women's competition.
W50
$40,000
Outdoor Clay
NANA Tennis & Sports Club
ITF tournament page ↗
International competition · Junior development · Sports tourism
More than a tournament.
The calendar connects elite sport, emerging players and destination travel, bringing athletes, teams and families to Crete through the Nana tennis experience.
Nana Experiences
Sport becomes part of the stay.
Move naturally from hotel life into tennis, fitness, wellness and the wider Nana experience.