Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Where the Adriatic meets the perfect game
Pickleball at Italy's largest dedicated facility — 11 courts on the edge of the Adriatic, national champions as coaches, and an entire region waiting to be explored.
Pickleball at Italy's largest dedicated facility — 11 courts on the edge of the Adriatic, national champions as coaches, and an entire region waiting to be explored.
Every day in Trieste offers something different — morning clinics with Italy's finest coaches, afternoons exploring Habsburg palaces or Slovenian caves, evenings with Adriatic seafood and Collio wines. This is what a pickleball holiday should feel like.
Pickleball Arena is home to 11 courts — 5 permanently covered indoors, 6 outdoor — making it the only facility in Italy capable of hosting large international groups without compromise. All-weather play is guaranteed, year-round.
Trieste sits where Italy, Slovenia and the Adriatic converge. Austria is an hour north. Croatia is an hour south. Every day off the court is an adventure.
Castello di Miramare, Piazza Unità d'Italia, Museo Revoltella, the medieval village of Muggia — Trieste rewards every hour spent exploring.
Ljubljana, Škocjan Caves (UNESCO), the Venetian village of Piran, Postojna Cave, Lipica Stud Farm — all within 90 minutes of Trieste.
Collio white wines, osmize farmhouse experiences, Adriatic seafood, and Italy's most celebrated caffè culture — all on your doorstep.
Barcola seafront promenade, the Karst plateau, Grado lagoon & thermal spa, Lignano Sabbiadoro — the Adriatic at its most intimate.
Hotel Miramare ★★★★ Adults Only, directly on the Adriatic coast next to Miramare Castle — sea-view rooms, private spa, restaurant Le Vele overlooking the Gulf.
Trieste airport (20 min), Venice Marco Polo (1h 45), Ljubljana (1h 15). We handle all airport transfers with private shuttle vans throughout the programme.
Designed for groups of 12 to 16 players. All activities are flexible and adapted to your group's preferences, season, and level.
Private shuttle from airport. Check-in. Welcome dinner on Piazza Unità d'Italia — Adriatic seafood, Collio wines, first glimpse of the city.
Introductory clinic at Pickleball Arena — skills assessment, level groupings, meet Lorenzo Lanza. Afternoon: guided walking tour of historic Trieste.
Morning clinic. Lunch at the club. Afternoon: Castello di Miramare. Sunset aperitivo on the Barcola seafront.
Škocjan Caves (UNESCO) — one of the world's great underground landscapes. Afternoon: Piran, the Venetian gem on the Slovenian coast.
All-day pickleball tournament at Pickleball Arena. Evening: Gala Dinner with awards, Collio wines and Friulian specialties.
Morning: Aquileia (UNESCO Roman city). Return to Pickleball Arena for a special clinic and exhibition matches with Stephanie Scimone, 3× Italian National Champion.
Tell us a bit about your group and your travel dates. We'll get back to you within 5 business days with a tailored programme and pricing proposal.
