A method is disclosed, including providing a first mixture of cement and particulate stone material; mixing the first mixture with a predetermined amount of water for forming a second mixture; applying a layer of the second mixture to a surface located at the place where the sports area is intended to be situated; curing/setting the layer of the second mixture applied to the surface, wherein the cured layer is porous and allows water to flow through the cured layer; and applying a layer of a particle size fraction onto the cured layer after the step of curing. A mixture is also disclosed including cement and particulate stone material, wherein the mixture comprises ca. 15-40% by dry weight cement and 60-85% by dry weight particulate stone material, and wherein at least 75% of the particles of the particulate stone material are of sizes within the range 0.1-10 mm.