Swieqi Tennis Club

Swieqi Tennis Club makes playing tennis simple. You choose a date and time, pay in advance and turn up, and a member of the club's team is there to let you on court. It suits residents of Swieqi and the St Julian's area, and visitors who would like an hour of exercise without joining a long-term membership. The club is listed in our directory of tennis in Malta.

Booking a court

The booking process has three steps. First, check court availability for the date and time you want. Second, pay the court fee online, which is €4.00 for each 60 minutes. Third, turn up and play, and a member of the team will be present to give you access to the court.

Players need their own tennis rackets and balls, so pack them in your luggage if you are travelling from the UK. The tidy online system means you can sort out an hour on court from your hotel room, and the details of the booking page are easy to follow even if you have never visited Malta before.

Floodlights

The club has a new floodlight system. The cost of the lights is included in the booking fee, and you switch them on with a switch on the court, after which they stay lit for 60 minutes. Players no longer need to buy a light card.

Anyone who still has credit on an older light card can take it to the Swieqi Local Council office during office hours for a refund. Evening play is popular on the island, and our Malta weather guide explains why: summer afternoons can be very hot, while evenings are far more comfortable.

Playing tennis on a Malta holiday

A pay-and-play court is a practical way to keep active on holiday. There is no commitment, the fee is fixed per hour, and the booking is made in advance, so you know exactly when you will be on court. Two friends or a family can share the hourly fee, which keeps the cost low. It is also a relaxed way to enjoy a game away from the busier resort streets, with a team member on hand to open the court for you at your booked time.

Sensible habits help in the Maltese heat: take water, wear a hat and sun cream, and think about early or late sessions in July and August. Because the floodlights are included in the fee, an evening hour costs the same as one in the middle of the day, which makes later slots an easy choice when the weather is warm.

Coaching and membership

The website has dedicated pages for coaching and membership, as well as a rates page and a contact form, so you can ask for details of lessons or joining the club. The pages do not set out coaching prices or membership fees, so those are worth checking directly.

If you live in Malta or are thinking of moving, regular tennis is an easy way to meet neighbours. Our relocation guide for UK residents and guide for remote workers cover the practical side of settling in, and AM Language offers language lessons near Swieqi.

Around Swieqi

Swieqi is a residential town close to St Julian's and Pembroke, within easy reach of the coast. Our guide to hotels in Sliema and St Julian's covers where visitors often stay, and the Valletta guide helps with a day trip to the capital.

For a day off court, you could try Adventure Cruises Malta for a boat outing, browse Agenda Bookshop, or relax at Ami's City Spa, Beauty and Hair Salon.

To ask about coaching, membership or booking, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the club.