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Vietnam

July 21, 2018/in Best Places to Play Beach Volleyball

Vietnam is known for being an adventurer’s destination in Southeast Asia. The country is known for its beautiful landscape, delicious cuisine, and friendly people. This country is also actively involved in sports. The sports in Vietnam which serve as a bridge to link people from all age groups have played a very important role in the country’s cultural development. One of the widely enjoyed sports, is beach volleyball. Here are some of the best places to play beach volleyball in Vietnam.

Mui Ne Beach

Mui Ne is Phan Thiet’s most prominent coastal resort town. The Mui Ne Beach is a 10-kilometer beautiful tropical beach lined with an array of dining and shopping venues as well as luxurious beachfront resorts. This beach is home to a traditional fishing village which also offers a picturesque view of the coastline. It is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy beach activities. Not only is Mui Ne acclaimed to be Southeast Asia’s capital for kitesurfing, kiteboarding, and windsurfing – it is also one of the best places to play beach volleyball in Vietnam. The perfect spot to play beach volleyball in Mui Ne, is at the west end of the beach which is the widest and sandiest, with the cleanest water. The best time to enjoy beach activities here, is from November to March.

The Jibe’s Beach Club at Suoi Nuoc Beach in Mui Ne, together with Full Moon Village Resort, host an annual Jibe’s Beach Volleyball Tournament which attracts beach volleyball players from all over Vietnam. It is a double elimination tournament wherein each and every team gets the chance to have a total of 2 losses before being eliminated from the competition. For more info visit the Jibe’s Beach Club website.

My Khe Beach

My Khe Beach is located in one of the most beautiful coastal cities in Vietnam, Da Nang. It is one of the best places to play beach volleyball in Vietnam. My Khe is a superb beach, with fine white sand and crystal clear waters. Just 5 kilometers from the city center, My Khe beach is one of the best places to play beach volleyball in Vietnam. It is a 900-meter stretch with an average of 60-meter-wide beach area which is ideal for sightseeing, swimming, sunbathing and other beach activities such as beach volleyball, fishing, water-skiing, and yacht races.

My Khe is not only a great place to play beach volleyball and other sports, it is also a great place to relax, unwind and to see the picturesque sunrise and sunset of Da Nang. Forbes Magazine called this beach “one of the most attractive beaches on the planet” for its unique and stunning beauty. No wonder My Khe beach attracts thousands of people every year!

Bai Dai Beach

Bai Dai is a secluded beach with a hippy-like atmosphere. It lies in the Van Don District, Quang Ninh Province (about 20 kilometers south of Nha Trang). Bai Dai’s other name is Long Beach. It is a 2-kilometer long smooth sandy beach with many coconut trees along the shoreline. This remote and wild stretch of beach has a unique primitive and poetic beauty. Being one of the most beautiful beaches in the North of Vietnam, Bai Dai Beach is one of the best places to play beach volleyball. With soft white sand, clear blue waters, and stunning beauty this beach is also perfect for swimming and other beach sports like soccer, kayaking, jet skiing and surfing.

Cua Lo Beach

Cua Lo Beach is an arc-shaped beach which is about 10 km long. This beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in northern Vietnam. Especially during the summer holidays it attracts a lot of visitors. This gorgeous beach has also become one of the best places to play beach volleyball in Vietnam. It is also an ideal place for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports such as surfing, parasailing and more. Cua Lo is also notably famous for cheap and tasty seafood such as shrimps, squids, crabs, and sea snakes.

These are only some of the great beach volleyball destinations in this country. Vietnam is definitely one of the must-visit places for beach volleyball enthusiasts like yourself.

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Germany

July 13, 2018/in Best Places to Play Beach Volleyball

In Germany, sport is an important part of culture and society. Germans are fond of football, ice hockey, golf, basketball, motorsport, tennis, boxing, and rugby. And beach volleyball is also becoming increasingly popular in the country. There are many beautiful places to play beach volleyball in Germany but the following are the best.

BeachMitte

One of the best places to play beach volleyball in Germany is at BeachMitte. It is not only the largest place to play beach volleyball in Berlin, it is also considered as Europe’s largest urban beach volleyball facility. BeachMitte has 50 courts which they offer at an hourly cost to those who want to enjoy an engaging beach volleyball game. To play at BeachMitte, you will have to pay 19.50 Euro per hour. Although it is a bit pricey, you will surely make the most out of your time. Volleyball games can be played from 10 am to 10 pm every day. All the beach volleyball courts in BeachMitte are FIVB official size, measuring 8 by 16 meters. In addition, the height of the nets are easily adjusted for men’s, women’s and coed’s play.

The best thing about BeachMitte is that you can play either indoor or outdoor beach volleyball in the warm sand all year round. There are also Pro fields which can accommodate up to 12 people per beach volleyball game. Changing-rooms and showers are also available for the guests. BeachMitte also has one of the nicest bar-areas where you can enjoy nice and refreshing drinks. Food is also available. For more info visit www.beachberlin.de.

Beach Hamburg

Among the best places to play beach volleyball in Germany is Beach Hamburg. The beach center has eight indoor courts and seven outdoor courts available for beach volleyball. It is a pretty and fancy venue to play beach-related sports such as beach volleyball, football and swimming with your friends. Amenities include changing rooms, a playground, bar/lounge, parking, showers, saunas, and toilets. Beach Center Hamburg also offers courses for all beach volleyball enthusiasts. They have regular training with instruction from professional coaches to help you achieve your beach volleyball goals. The Beach Hamburg ensures that the course content is aligned to the individual interests of the participants and covers different levels. The courses are solely intended for adults and will take place either indoors or outdoors. At Beach Hamburg they train exclusively with Mikasa balls.

If you already have the skills and want to simply enjoy the game, you can rent indoor and outdoor beach volleyball courts at Beach Hamburg for 42 euros and 26 euros per hour respectively. Visit their website to learn more.

Beach61

Beach61, located in a park called Gleisdreieck in Kreuzberg, is one of the best places to play beach volleyball in Germany and is the second largest beach volleyball court in Berlin. This beach has 25 courts available for beach volleyball. Being outdoor courts, they are open only during summer. It is the perfect place to enjoy a fun-filled activity under the sun and to have some delicious drinks at the beach bar. The courts are available from 10 am to 10 pm. You won’t have to worry about playing at night because Beach61 also offers illuminated courts. During evenings or the weekend, you will have to pay 20 Euro an hour per court. Open plays are on Fridays from 7 pm to 10 pm.

Beach61 also hosts fun tournaments every Saturday from 10 am. In order to join, you have to call ahead for reservations. They also offer beach volleyball courses for different levels of performance. The training courses are conducted on Mondays and Wednesdays within the span of 5 weeks. Showers and changing rooms are sufficiently available within the facility. For more information, visit Beach61’s website.

Roberto Beach

Roberto Beach in Aschheim, Munich features a stretch of soft sand and shallow waters. This beach is Munich’s most exclusive, largest and most beautiful event location. This popular beach is an idyllic setting for a range of special events like weddings, birthdays, and themed parties. Two indoor halls provide space for up to 1 500 people, with additional outdoor areas providing direct access to organized activities like beach yoga and volleyball. The modern indoor and outdoor sports complex has a pleasant atmosphere for beach volleyball. The 8 indoor and 6 outdoor courts have heated sand floors, creating the perfect conditions for play even during winter season. For 18 Euro, you can have fun playing your favorite sport. Roberto Beach also offers to cater to other fun sports and events for active people. Visit www.robertobeach.de for more information.

So, dig, hit and spike your way to these fantastic beach volleyball destinations in Germany!

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Italy

July 7, 2018/in Best Places to Play Beach Volleyball

Italy is known for its arts, architecture, and food. This European country has given rise to some of the most significant architectural styles in the world such as the Roman, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical. It is also home to a number of famous fashion houses like Gucci, Prada, and Versace. This country is famous for its structures, castles, and museums. In addition, one of the most significant contributions of this country is the world-renowned Italian cuisine which allows us to experience and taste the Italian culture.

Aside from all these, Italy is also a center for sports such as football, cycling, tennis, basketball, and volleyball. The game volleyball is called “Pallavollo” in Italian and the country is home to some of the best places in the world to play beach volleyball. Here are some of them.

Cervia and Milano Marittima

The beaches of Cervia and Milano Marittima are not only favorite summer destinations for many years now, they are also among the best places to play beach volleyball. These beaches attract large numbers of tourists and holidaymakers because of their high-quality services and facilities.

Cervia beach features more than 50 beach establishments along the D’Annunzio promenade. The entrance to these tranquil beaches is free and they offer fun activities for the guests to enjoy. If you simply want to relax on the beach, you can also rent umbrellas and sunbeds.

The exquisite beach of Milano Marittima is among the most vibrant and fashionable on the Adriatic coast. Aside from beach sports like beach volleyball, Milano Marittima highlights its glamorous bathing establishments which attract beach-goers throughout the country.

Fantini Club

The Fantini Club of Cervia and Milano Marittima is a classic beach club dedicated to leisure time, sports and well-being. It comprises of a 15,000-square-meter area with a seafront of 100 meters and is one of the best-equipped beaches of the Adriatic Coast of Emilia-Romagna. It offers a number of facilities and services, making it one of the best beach volleyball destinations in Italy.

When Claudio Fantini brought beach volleyball to Europe from the beaches of the United States and Southern America in the early 1980’s, the beach of Fantini Club became the home to the first official beach volley tournament ever held in Italy.

Fantini Club offers fun-filled events and sporting or non-sporting activities from March to October each year. Aside from beach volleyball, the Fantini Club also promotes other beach sports. Other sports activities include table tennis, yoga, SUP, Paddle tennis, and basketball. The club has 8 modern sports courts available for playing beach volley, beach tennis, foot volley and beach soccer tournaments with friends. Along the beach, you can also access a well-equipped gym, restaurants, beach bar and mini club. It is truly a holiday village not only for volleyball enthusiasts but also for wellness and other beach activities. For more information, you can visit their website or their Facebook page.

Bibione Beach

The Bibione beach is one of the best places to play beach volleyball in Italy. It is an 8-kilometer long and more than 300-meter wide beach. In 2014, Bibione became the first smoke-free beach in Italy. The smoking ban stretches from the first row of umbrellas to the seashore. And because of its beauty and fun-filled activities, this beach has some of the highest number of visitors in Italy. What makes Bibione Beach more attractive to visit is the fact that every entertainment activity in Bibione is free. Activities such as sailing, jogging, walking, sunbathing and playing tennis, mini golf and beach volleyball are some of the highlights on this beach. You can choose between three different areas namely, Bibione Spiaggia, Bibione Pineda and Lido del Sole.

Bibione has fully-equipped beach volleyball courts which play host to a number of events and tournaments. All summer long there are beach volleyball tournaments to participate in.

Mizuno Beach Volley Marathon

Mizuno Beach Volley Marathon is an annual sporting event at Bibione beach. Organized by Raduni Sportivi, each year it reunites thousands of beach volley lovers not only in Italy but also worldwide. The participation is open to teams of athletes with no age limit and at any level of play. The 250 volleyball courts of Bibione and 2,500 teams participating make this event a true celebration of beach volleyball. The tournament has welcomed numerous big international names over the years, both to take part and to watch.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your things and head out to these wonderful Italian beaches to play your favorite beach sport!

Australia

June 30, 2018/in Best Places to Play Beach Volleyball

The fact that Australia is famous for its stunning golden beaches and that sports are an integral part of the Australian culture makes the country one of the best places in the world to play beach volleyball. Here are some of the best beaches in Australia where you can experience this very engaging team sport.

Manly Beach

Manly Beach, situated among the Northern Beaches of Sydney, is the birth place of beach volleyball in Australia. It only takes a 30-minute ferry-ride from Sydney’s Circular Quay to reach Manly Beach. Aside from being one of the best places to play beach volleyball, Manly is also considered as Sydney’s premier beach resort because of its tree-lined promenade, a 3-kilometer stretch of fine golden sand and refreshing ocean breeze. The beach has swimming areas patrolled year round by lifeguards. You can also rent umbrellas and chairs from the vendors along the beach and buy some snacks and cold drinks across the road.

Northern Beaches Volleyball Association

Manly Beach is home to the Northern Beaches Volleyball Association. Established in 1989, the NBVA is a non-profit organization run by the players for the players. With more than 400 members, they promote the enjoyment and development of beach volleyball in the area. They are affiliated with State Volleyball NSW and the Australian Volleyball Federation. The club has 8 permanent courts on which they run beach volleyball competitions for all levels. Players from all over the world come to Manly Beach to join the local tournaments all year round. And whenever there are no events, the courts are available to the public free of charge. The club also offers corporate events at reasonable rates. The money generated out of such events goes to the NBVA Junior Fund, it’s used for replacing the equipment. For more information, visit the Northern Beaches Volleyball Association website.

Sydney Beach Volleyball

Another beach volleyball club you can find at Manly Beach is the Sydney Beach Volleyball Club. The club shares the public use of the courts with the NBVA, catering all year round to a range of amateur and elite beach volleyball players, including Olympic gold medalists. They offer the opportunity to get fit, have fun and meet friends with beginner beach volleyball classes. The courses are 1.5 hours each week with their friendly professional instructors who will teach you the techniques and tactics you’ll need to learn and enjoy beach volleyball. Visit their website for more information.

Koombana Bay

Koombana Bay is located in Bunbury, midway between Perth and the famous Margaret River Wine Region. The Koombana Bay is in the heart of the Bunbury town center and is the most popular swimming beach in Bunbury. The bay has enough parking lots, a great playground for the kids and barbecue facilities are available for use. Many people go to Koombana to stroll on the wide white sand beach, or take a dip in the calm waters, or to go sailing, or to simply relax and watch the stunning scenery Koombana Bay has to offer. Although there are a number of things to do in Koombana, the major beach activity which locals and tourists look forward to, is beach volleyball. Koombana has perfect weather and a beautiful clean beach, making it one of the best places to play beach volleyball. The Bunbury Volleyball Association Incorporated hosts beach volleyball tournaments at this beautiful bay.

Kingston Beach

Kingston is a southern suburb located 15 km south of Hobart, Tasmania. Originally the beach was called Browns River Beach in the 1850’s. It was also the first main swimming beach southwest of Hobart. Kingston is a relatively safe beach with usually low waves and calm conditions, making it ideal for swimming and beach volleyball. The facilities on the beach include a bike park, dog beach, sailing club, barbecue area, playgrounds and various shops. Another highlight of this beach is the beach volleyball social competitions, hosted by the Volleyball Tasmania Inc. on most Sundays from 12 pm.

Volleyball Tasmania Inc.

The official body for the promotion, development, and coordination of both indoor and beach volleyball in Tasmania, is the Volleyball Tasmania Inc. Their aim is to promote, develop and coordinate the sport of volleyball at all levels and at any place in Tasmania. The association host regular beach volleyball competitions at the Kingston Beach. For more information, you can visit their website.

Kurrawa Beach

Kurrawa Beach is located in the heart of Broad Beach, on the sunny Gold Coast of Australia. In addition to being a popular surfing spot, it is also the center of beach volleyball in Broad Beach. The beach is famous for its golden sands, clear, warm waters and magnificent views of the coastline. It is also one of the safest beaches on the Gold Coast because of the presence of well-trained Australian lifeguards that constantly patrol the area. Kurrawa Beach also offers good parking facilities and a boardwalk that is perfect for walking, rollerblading, and cycling. Sheltered picnic grounds and plenty of barbecue facilities are also available on the beach. The beach is also within walking distance of a wide range of top beach resorts, shopping locations, and restaurants.

Beach Volleyball Gold Coast

Located at Kurrawa beach in front of the Kurrawa Surf Club, is the Beach Volleyball Gold Coast Club. Their primary mission is to involve the public in beach volleyball in an engaging social environment. They also aim to encourage people of all ages and fitness levels to have try it out in a healthy, relaxed environment. The Beach Volleyball Gold Coast supports players from beginners to the professional elite.

In addition, the club offers beginner courses to learn the rules of the game and learn to serve, pass, set and spike with experienced instructors. These beginner courses cater to small groups in the span of 6 weeks with 90-minute sessions per week. They also offer individual coaching for the beginner, intermediate and professional players. Aside from training, Beach Volleyball Gold Coast also offers friendly and inclusive competitions either at the beach or in their center from 9:00 am to 10:30 am on Saturdays. For inquiries, visit their official Facebook page or website.

Australia has ample beautiful beaches with beach volleyball clubs to help you learn and experience this ultimate beach activity.

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Thailand

June 27, 2018/in Best Places to Play Beach Volleyball

Thailand is not only a major tourist destination in Southeast Asia, it is also one of the best countries to play beach volleyball. The country has a number of beautiful white sand beaches wherein you can play beach volleyball and have fun under the sun.

Best Places to Play Beach Volleyball in Thailand

Karon Beach

Karon Beach is one of the longest beaches in Phuket. This beach offers a 5-kilometer stretch of white sand, calm crystal clear waters and a good mix of nearby hotels, restaurants, and shops. What makes Karon Beach one of the best places for beach volleyball in Thailand, is that it is the only place in Phuket where you will find beach volleyball nets set up every day for public use.

Aside from playing beach volleyball, there are plenty of activities and things to do in Karon such as parasailing, paddle boarding, kayaking, and snorkeling. There are a number of stalls which rent out all the water sports gear you will need. You will also find rental chairs and umbrellas, drinks and massage stalls along the beach. And although there aren’t any public toilets along the beach, many restaurants across the road will let you use their facilities.

Beach Volleyball Club Karon

Beach Volleyball in Karon is popular when the sun begins to set. The Beach Volleyball Club Karon plays at the beach every day from 4 pm to sunset. You can see locals and tourists alike joining in games, so playing beach volleyball is also a good way to meet new people while having fun. For more information, you can visit their facebook page.

Phuket Beach Volleyball Club

Another beach volleyball club you can find at Karon Beach is the Phuket Beach Volleyball Club. The club was created to promote and support the beach volleyball culture in Phuket. They set up the net every day from 4 pm to 6:30 pm and all level players are welcome to join. The club is located opposite the Movenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach. They run beach volleyball camps to cater for schools, beginners, intermediate and professional players. The club caters equally to locals, expats, tourists, and traveling professionals. If you want to book a game or enroll in coaching sessions, you can email yupabeach@hotmail.com. You can also visit their facebook page for more info.

Phuket Beach Open Beach Volleyball Tournament

The Phuket Beach Volleyball Club also run regular competitive and social tournaments like the Phuket Beach Open Volleyball Tournament. The tournament is aimed at being a fun but challenging event at Karon Beach. To participate, you must pay an entry fee of ฿1000 per men’s team and ฿500 per women’s team. These fees will cover for the shirt, prize money, and medal. The tournament attracts teams from Thailand, Finland, Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, France, Kazakhstan, Denmark, and the USA.

The Founder

Yupa Phukrongploy founded the Phuket Beach Volleyball Club after she retired in 2015. The undisputed queen of beach volleyball in Thailand has been a full-time volleyball player for 20 years. She spent 12 years as a member of the Thailand National Beach Volleyball team. Today, she is continuing her drive to put Phuket on the map for quality beach volleyball competitions. She also does coaching for tourists and a few professional players who come to Phuket for training.

Koh Samui

Koh Samui, which lies on the Gulf of Thailand, is the country’s second-largest island after Phuket. The island is known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves, mountainous rain-forest, and luxury resort spas. It is also the home of Koh Samui Beach Volleyball Club and serves as the perfect destination for the crowd-pleasing annual Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament.

Koh Samui Beach Volleyball Club

The Koh Samui Beach Volleyball Club is a non-profit group founded by a resident and avid player, Cord Biggs. The club conducts daily open play at Beach Bar Samui, between Impiana and Sheraton Hotel, on Chaweng Noi beach from 4 pm to 6 pm. They play mostly in doubles and everyone is welcome to join. In addition to beach volleyball games, the beautifully situated Beach Bar Samui also offers a great setting and ambiance to all volleyball enthusiasts. They also provide great tasty bar snacks.

Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament

Organized by Cord Biggs of the Koh Samui Beach Volleyball Club, Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament is an annual fun event at The Beach Bar in Chaweng Noi aimed to promote Beach Volleyball on the island of Koh Samui and in the rest of Southeast Asia. The tournament also reflects the global interest in Beach Volleyball as one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. The tournament is an exciting and fun event for the island and it attracts not only local players but also players from Europe, North America, Australia and Asia. All proceeds of this non-profit tournament go to the tournament winners and the promotion of Beach Volleyball on the island and the region.

With beach volleyball being a rapidly growing popular sport in Thailand, it is not difficult to find the best places to play the game. Leap, dig, set and spike at Asia’s premier beach volleyball hot spots.

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