You're already a well-oiled crew – from your club, your circle of friends or straight from the office court – and you want to spend your next holiday together not by the pool but in the sand? A beach volleyball camp is made for exactly that: you book as a group, train together at the net and wind down the day together in the evening. At Volleytours this isn't a special case, it's everyday life – many of our camps are full of exactly these groups of friends.

Why is a beach volleyball camp ideal for a group trip?

A camp automatically gives your group trip a shared programme without anyone having to take over all the planning. Training, meals, accommodation and free time all come together in one place – you don't have to agree every evening on what's next. For groups of friends, club teams or colleagues who rarely spend extended time together, that's a real advantage: the holiday largely organises itself.

How do you best plan your group trip?

The easiest way is for your group to sign up for the same camp and the same dates and to mention this when booking. That way the Volleytours team can try to put you together for accommodation and – where it makes sense – for training groups too. Clarify within your group beforehand who's booking a trip together and who'd rather travel separately, so it's clear at booking who belongs together. Important for planning: at most camps – for example in Ravenna, at the Rimini Beach Bash or in Albania – there's a fixed camp week with a set travel period that you book together as a group.

Does a camp work if the group plays at different levels?

Yes – in fact, that's the norm. At Volleytours camps you train in small groups by level, not as one big one-size-fits-all class. Those who've only just started practise the basics with similarly experienced players, while the more experienced members of your group polish their technique and plays. You still stay, eat and celebrate together as a group – only on court does everyone train in the right training group. That takes the pressure off if not everyone in the crew is at the same level.

Which camp is best for your group?

That mainly depends on how much time you have together. If you only have a long weekend or a few bridge days, Sunsation Beach in Gandía (Spain) is the best choice: there you can arrive and leave flexibly and individually, which is especially handy if not everyone in the group has exactly the same days off. If you've planned a whole camp week, all locations are open to you – from Ravenna and the Rimini Beach Bash in Italy to Albania (Durrës) or Plakias on Crete. You'll find an overview of all current dates and locations at volleytours.com/en/camps-events.

What should you clarify as a group before booking?

A few agreements in advance save trouble later. Decide who acts as the contact person for the group and stays in touch with Volleytours – especially for bigger groups, that's easier than everyone asking separately. Also clarify whether everyone can make the same camp dates, how you'll get there (together by car, flying separately) and whether there are different room preferences within the group. If you talk this through beforehand, you'll arrive at camp relaxed instead of sorting out the organisation on site.

What will you experience as a group off the court?

For many groups, that's the real reason to go to a camp together: the time between training sessions. Breakfast together, a relaxed afternoon on the beach, the evening with the whole crew – at Volleytours, community is just as important as the sport. It's not unusual for your group to meet other teams or solo travellers at camp and spend the evenings together. True to the Volleytours spirit: you arrive as a group of players – and leave with a few more friendships.

Frequently asked questions

From how many people is it worth booking as a group?

There's no fixed minimum – it's best to book together even as a pair or a three, and mention when booking that you're travelling together, so the team can take it into account for accommodation and training groups.

Do we have to share a room as a group?

No, you can specify room arrangements when booking. Whether you share a room or prefer separate rooms is up to you.

Can our group book together even if we play at different levels?

Yes. Training is by level in small groups, but you still stay together and spend the rest of the time together as a group.

Which camp suits a group trip over a long weekend?

For short trips with only a few days off, only Sunsation Beach in Gandía is currently suitable, because individual arrival and departure are possible there. The other locations run in fixed camp weeks.

What's the best way to sign up as a group?

The easiest way is for everyone in the group to book the same camp and the same dates and to mention who they're travelling with when booking.

Conclusion

A beach volleyball camp takes half the holiday planning off a group of friends or a club team: training, accommodation, meals and evenings together are already scheduled, no matter how different your levels are. Whether it's a spontaneous short trip to Gandía or a whole camp week in Italy, Albania or on Crete – bring your crew, we'll take care of the rest. You'll find all camps and dates at volleytours.com/en/camps-events – come as a player, leave as a friend.