Barcelona Tennis Academy

Castelldefels, Catalonia, Spain

One of today's pros grew up on these courts.

Elsa Wan #1468 WTA, came at 11

Barcelona Tennis Academy (BTA) trains at the Andres Gimeno Tennis Club in Castelldefels, near Barcelona, with branches at Can Via Racket Club (Santa Coloma de Cervelló) and Club de Golf Terramar (Sitges). It offers annual, monthly and weekly programmes, junior development programmes that combine training with study, summer camps, individual and group lessons and programmes for adults.

21 clay courts, 1 hard court and 2 mini tennis courts at Club de Tenis Andres Gimeno

Programmes and prices

What they sell and what it costs, as published on Oct 20, 2026.

Annual programme, full-time: full-time juniors, with school at British College of Gavà, online school or no school. Price on request
Annual programme, part-time: school + tennis, part-time training for juniors. Price on request
Annual programme at Can Via with Agora school and residence: boarding, school + tennis, 1st and 2nd year of secondary school. Price on request
Junior Development Programme: kids and juniors 8 to 16, afternoons. Price on request
After-school tennis at Can Via: kids from first steps to competing players, afternoons. Price on request
Personal Performance Programme: any age, mornings, two one-to-one lessons a day. Price on request
Weekly programmes: any age, stays of 1 to 3 weeks. Price on request
Monthly programmes: any age, stays of 1 to 6 months. Price on request
Adult programmes in Castelldefels: adults, small groups and private sessions. Price on request
Individual lessons: any age, 1 or 2 players. Price on request
Group programmes for clubs and teams: club and team groups, any age. Price on request
Winter camp (Campus de invierno): ages not stated, half or full day. Price on request

Deals and codes

Returning adult players: 15% off all programmes in 2026
Full-time players pay less for individual lessons
Discounts for larger groups at Can Via
BTA students get 10% off USPA online school

The facts

Clay courts in Castelldefels: 21 (plus 1 greenset court, 2 mini tennis courts and 11 padel courts at Club de Tenis Andres Gimeno)
Tennis courts at Can Via: 11 (5 clay and 6 green set, with an on-site residence)
Founded: 2010 (in Castelldefels since 2015)
Full-time training a week: 25 h (4 h of tennis and 1 h of fitness a day, Mon to Fri, plus weekly mental training)
Part-time training a week: 15 h (10 h of tennis and 5 h of fitness in the annual part-time programme)
Boarding: Host families, Can Via residence
School on site: No, partner schools nearby
From age: 3 in Sitges mini tennis
Adults: Groups, privates, camps
Visits: Not stated on their site
Locations: Castelldefels, Can Via, Sitges
How to get in: Contact the academy; places limited; 2026/27 annual programme deadline was June 15
Languages: Coaching language not stated; Spanish, English and French lessons can be added
School: British College of Gavà, in class or the online e-Athletes US programme, with transport; Agora Barcelona International School with residence for Can Via players; school fees separate

Coaches

Raphael Maurer, Owner, directs the coaching
Felipe Mendez, Director, tennis coach, runs Can Via
Jordane Doble, Head coach
Tomas Marques, Head coach
John Cardona Giraldo, Tennis coach
Marc Fernandez, Tennis coach
Sergi Valldaura, Fitness director
Carlos Fernandez Blanco, Fitness coach

Tournaments they host

JWTS Jana Novotna Cup, South Europe qualifier. Mixed team event for 10U and 12U at Can Via, Mar 2 to 7, 2026, by invitation
JWTS Barcelona Junior Open. 10U, 12U, 14U and Youth 21U at Can Via, Mar 8 to 13, 2026

Where it is

Avinguda de Castelldefels 58, 08860 Castelldefels, Spain.

Nearest airport: Barcelona El Prat (BCN), about 10 min by car

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