UPDATES & INSIGHTS
Camp updates, padel coaching insights, and life on the Garden Route.
Padel is won and lost at the net. This tactical deep-dive covers pair positioning, communication cues, lob defence, and the offensive patterns that separate club players from champions.
By Head Coach, Plett Padel Camp
From the turquoise lagoon to the Robberg Peninsula, discover why the Garden Route's crown jewel has become South Africa's most coveted padel destination.
From padel-specific kit to what to bring for the Robberg hike — everything you need to pack for your first Plett Padel Camp, so you can focus entirely on playing.
A world-class padel camp demands a world-class setting. We explore why Plettenberg Bay — the 'Jewel of the Garden Route' — is the only place Plett Padel Camp could ever have called home.
You don't need to be ranked to attend. You need to want to improve. Here's how a structured camp environment delivers rapid skill gains — and why it works for all levels.
Why fly when the drive from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay is one of the great road trips of southern Africa? Here's our insider itinerary — with padel, wine, whales and some of the world's finest scenery.
Whether you're stepping onto the court for the first time or refining a game you've played for years, these five technical foundations separate good padel players from great ones.
Luxury sea-view suites, gourmet breakfasts, a heated pool overlooking the bay — La Vista Lodge is not just where you sleep during camp. It's where the magic happens.
We're thrilled to announce the inaugural Plett Padel Camp — a carefully curated, invite-only padel retreat set against the breathtaking backdrop of Plettenberg Bay's Garden Route.
We flew to Milan in October 2025 to watch the Premier Padel P2 final live — and witnessed one of the sport's greatest rivalries play out right in front of us as Chingotto & Galán beat Coello & Tapia in a breathtaking El Clásico.