Where to play squash in Valencia

Yes, people play squash in Valencia, and rather well: the Olympia in Alboraya, with its 5 courts, hosts national and international championships including PSA events, the world pro tour; Tutempo K7 has 4 courts you book from an app; and Club Squash Valencia runs a league open to all levels. Less of a showcase than padel, more cardio than tennis, Valencian squash is best discovered from the top level down to the kids. Let's go. See also our guides to tennis and padel.

Where does squash come from?

Squash was born around 1830 at Harrow School near London: pupils waiting to play the racket game of the day hit a softer, punctured ball against the walls, and it squashed on impact. To squash: the name was found, and the game, more technical because the ball barely bounces, became a discipline of its own. A century and a half later, Spain had its squash fever in the 1980s, before padel stole the spotlight. The good news: the courts stayed, and in Valencia the flame still burns, right up to the professional level.

Can you watch the top level near Valencia?

The local flagship is the Olympia, the big sports centre and spa in Alboraya: 5 squash courts that serve as the base camp for regional squash and regularly host national and international championships and PSA pro tour events in Valencia. Watching a pro match a few centimetres from the glass, you understand at once why this sport is reputed to be one of the most physically demanding in the world: drop by when a tournament comes through, entry is far simpler than at a football league game.

Where to play as an amateur in Valencia?

Two base camps in and around the city: the Olympia in Alboraya, and Tutempo K7, whose 4 courts book in two taps from its own app, online payment included. Around them, Club Deportivo Campo Olivar in Godella and Tenisquash in Alzira complete the provincial map. And for regularity, Club Squash Valencia runs a league designed to mix all levels: sign up, they find you opponents your size, and your diary suddenly has one more reason to love Tuesdays. The FDM also lists the city's squash clubs if you are looking for the nearest.

Is squash a good sport for a child?

Squash is a great starter sport around age 6 or 7, depending on the club schools: the court is small, the ball always comes back, and progress shows week by week, excellent for motivation. The clubs listed offer youth lessons and camps on request, often late afternoon. Two parent reflexes: protective goggles for young players (the ball travels fast in an enclosed space, the basic safety rule of junior squash) and non-marking soles required on all courts. For a child already hooked on rackets through tennis or padel, this is the third piece that builds footwork.

Frequently asked questions

Squash or padel to start?
Padel is social and instantly rewarding; squash is physical, individual and technical. If you want a real cardio hit in 45 minutes, squash wins hands down.

Can you play without being a club member?
Yes in most centres, renting the court by the hour; at Tutempo K7 it is all done from the app. Membership pays off once you play every week.

From what age for a child?
Around 6 or 7 depending on the school, with an adapted racket and protective goggles. Before that, mini-tennis prepares coordination well.

It is 35 degrees outside, do we still play?
That is the point: the courts are covered, and in summer squash beats a midday jog. Hydrate like a marathon runner all the same.

Sources

• Olympia Alboraya: 5 squash courts, championships and PSA tournaments
• Club Squash Valencia: the league open to all levels
• Club Squash Valencia: booking a court at Tutempo K7 (app)
• FDM: the squash clubs of Valencia
• Wikipedia: squash, from Harrow School to today

Verified in July 2026. Hours, prices and tournament calendars change: check with the clubs before booking. This article was prepared with the help of AI, then cross-checked, verified and edited by our newsroom, which takes editorial responsibility for it. Spotted an error? Write to us and we will fix it.