What does a day at a beach volleyball camp actually feel like? In short: more relaxed than most people expect. No tightly scheduled training plan, but a rhythm of training, beach and community that feels like a holiday AND sport at the same time after just a day or two.

How does a typical day at camp start?

Usually at a leisurely pace, with breakfast in the group before the first training session. Our coaches schedule training times to avoid the midday heat – often in the morning, when the sun isn't burning quite so much yet. That leaves lunchtime free for the beach, a nap in the shade or a stroll through the village.

What does a training session actually look like?

In your level group, with technique drills at the start and game play at the end. A coach leads the group through the warm-up, targeted drills for passing, setting or attacking, and at the end there's usually a small game where you put what you've practised straight into action. Sessions usually last two hours – intense, but never so long that there's no energy left for the rest of the day.

What happens in the free time between training sessions?

Whatever you feel like. Some use the time to swim or lie on the beach, others explore the area, and others simply play extra beach volleyball for fun, without a coach. This free time is deliberately left unplanned – it's the balance to training and the reason why a camp feels like a holiday and not like a training camp.

What are the evenings at camp like?

Sociable. After training, the group usually meets for dinner together, often with a sea view, before the evening winds down on the beach or in a nearby bar. Some camps also have tournaments or small events on the programme where the whole camp community comes together. The sunset over the water almost automatically becomes part of the end of the day – whether on the beach in Plakias on Crete, at Playa de Gandía or on the Adriatic beach of Ravenna.

Does the daily routine differ depending on the location?

Not in principle, but the backdrop does. Whether you're training in Plakias on Crete between rugged cliffs and turquoise water, in Ravenna on the Italian Adriatic or on the wide beach of Sunsation Beach in Gandía – the rhythm of training, free time and sociable evenings stays the same. What differs is the landscape, which gives each location its own character.

Do I have to take part in every training session?

No, the camp isn't a compulsory programme. If you'd rather spend a day on the beach, skip a session or stop early, you can do that at any time. Most campers do like to join as many sessions as possible because making progress is fun – but the pressure to keep up every minute is completely absent. It's a holiday, not a contract.

Frequently asked questions

How many training sessions are there per day?

One session, often plus the chance for extra free play and sometimes tournaments.

Do you train in the midday heat too?

No, training times are deliberately outside the hottest hours of the day.

Is there enough free time at camp?

Yes, the free time between sessions is deliberately built in and left unplanned.

What happens in the evenings at camp?

Dinner together, time on the beach and, depending on the camp, tournaments or small events too.

Does the daily routine differ between locations?

Take a close look at the camp pages. There you'll always find sample weeks and can see how the programme and the vibe change from camp to camp.

Do I have to take part in every training session?

No, taking part is voluntary – if you'd rather have a beach day, you can do that at any time.

Conclusion

A day at a beach volleyball camp is a mix of sport, beach and community that never feels like a tight programme. Curious what your day could look like? You'll find all camps and dates on volleytours.com/en/camps-events – come as a player, leave as a friend.