Tennis in Barcelona

Trofeo Godó-Open Seat. Barcelona's main tennis tournament, held in late April, is a clay-court event long considered a French Open warm-up. For tickets to this event, consult with the Reial Club de Tenis de Barcelona or the tournament website beginning in late February. Tickets may also be obtained at www.servicaixa.com. Carrer de Bosch i Gimpera 21, Pedralbes, Barcelona, Catalonia, 08034. 93/203-7852. www.barcelonaopenbancsabadell.com.

Vall d'Hebron. The Olympic tennis facilities here are open daily 8 am-11 pm; clay costs €22 per hour, hard courts €18. Passeig Vall d'Hebron 178-196, Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Catalonia, 08035. 93/427-6500. Clay courts €22/hr, hard courts €18/hr (lights €6). Daily 8 am-11 pm.

Complejo Deportivo Can Caralleu. A 30-minute walk uphill from the Reina Elisenda subway stop (FFCC de la Generalitat), this center offers hard surface tennis courts and clean air. It's open daily 8 am to 11 pm. Tennis courts cost €15 per hour by day, €20 at night. Memberships are inexpensive and include use of fitness equipment and swimming pool by the day, week or month. Carrer Esports 2-8, Pedralbes, Barcelona, Catalonia, 08017. 93/203-7874. www.cemcancaralleu.cat. €15/hr day, €20/hr night. Daily 8 am-11 pm.