LISBON · COSTA DA CAPARICA · ALL YEAR
International beach volleyball training for every stage of the game — from a first touch on the sand to high-performance competition.
GLOBAL REACH · LISBON ROOTS
HeliSands Academy connects beach volleyball athletes, visitors, coaches, brands and fans through real training, international experiences and educational sports content.
Confirmed public reach · Updated October 2026Meet our international communitySTART HERE
Tell us what brings you to the sand. We’ll guide you to the right environment.
Begin with confidence in a group matched to your level.
02Secure your weekly rhythm with an adult membership.
03Apply for our invitation-led competition environment.
04Keep training while you experience one of Europe’s great beach cities.
PROGRAMS
Adult beach volleyball classes in Lisbon and Costa da Caparica, with beginner, intermediate and advanced groups led by professional coaches.
Both include coached group training. The difference is regularity and whether you want a recurring weekly place.
Best if you want to train every week and improve consistently.
Best if your schedule changes, you travel or cannot commit to the same days every week.
Learn, play and grow through movement, confidence and beach volleyball fundamentals.
Explore programNewCom team training for anyone aged 60+ who wants to move, connect and enjoy belonging to a team — with or without sporting experience.
Explore programIndividual, pair and team sessions built around specific technical goals.
Explore programPROGRAM GUIDE
Compare the experience, commitment and next step. Applications only appear when you are ready.
A reserved weekly place for consistent progress.
1–4 sessions/week · €49–€129/monthChoose frequency, preferred days and start date.Flexible access for changing schedules.
1 session €12 · 4 €40 · 8 €70Tell us your level and preferred sessions.Movement, confidence and beach volleyball foundations.
Youth pathway · WeeklyA parent or guardian completes the application.Adapted team sport for former players and active people aged 60+.
1–2 sessions/weekTell us how we can make your training experience comfortable, safe and enjoyable.Specific work for one athlete, a pair or a team.
90 minutes · Flexible schedulingDefine athlete count, dates and technical goals.A training block designed for visiting squads.
Custom dates and programmeShare team profile, size, age group and objectives.
Train in Lisbon
In Lisbon for a few days, a training week or a full season? Join a suitable group, book focused sessions with your partner, or ask us to build a team program.
Competition
Competitive and high-performance beach volleyball training in Lisbon for selected athletes, with technical development, tournament preparation and filmed match analysis. Applications are reviewed by the Head Coach.
DAY ONE · 2026/27THE HELISANDS PROJECT · COMPETITION TEAM 2026/27
This is the first chapter of something much bigger: a young international competition project built through technical foundations, team identity, disciplined repetition and real competitive exposure.
CUSTOM CAMPS · WORLDWIDE
Bring your club or private group to Lisbon and Costa da Caparica, or invite HeliSands to deliver a camp in your home country. We design the technical programme, intensity and coaching structure around your athletes.
PLANNED CAMPS · NEXT EDITION
22–26 March 2027 · Costa da Caparica · Twice-daily training · Advanced, competitive and intermediate groups · Closing tournament.
TRAINING LOCATION · LISBON
Our court at Estádio Universitário de Lisboa brings structured beach volleyball training into the centre of the city — an accessible, professional setting for adult memberships, competitive athletes and private sessions.
CALENDAR
Training, camps, competitions and events — together in one calendar.
Estádio Universitário de Lisboa · sand court
Estádio Universitário de Lisboa · sand court
Estádio Universitário de Lisboa · sand court
Parque Desportivo do Atlântico · Costa da Caparica
Lisbon or Costa da Caparica
An individual assessment with structured observation, technical diagnosis, development priorities and personalised recommendations for the next training cycle.
€20 · members €15Parque Desportivo do Atlântico · Costa da Caparica
A competition simulation for HeliSands performance athletes and invited professional players. Match play is recorded and analysed to improve decision-making, technical execution and preparation for real competition.
Invitation only · no feeParque Desportivo do Atlântico · Costa da Caparica
A second high-level competition laboratory combining invited athletes, filmed match play, performance analysis and targeted feedback to turn competition evidence into better training.
€18 · members €12Parque Desportivo do Atlântico · Costa da Caparica
Portugal · Spain · Europe
JOURNAL
News, technical tutorials and stories from inside the academy.
FEATURED VIDEO TUTORIAL
Watch the coaching breakdown, then explore the written guide with the key details you can take to your next session.
From a seasonal beach activity to a year-round international sporting community: discover why Portugal is ready for its next chapter.
READHow the same sand can support playful discovery, regular adult training, competitive ambition and active ageing.
READOn a beach volleyball court, people learn to communicate, trust, recover from mistakes and become part of something larger.
READTutorials, athlete development, Lisbon guides, academy stories and new articles — all in one dedicated area.
EXPLORE ALL JOURNALPARTNERSHIPS
Partner with an international beach volleyball academy in Lisbon. HeliSands connects brands and organisations with an active sports community through useful partnerships, digital storytelling, athlete experiences, camps, competitions and memorable outdoor activations.
A growing platform for sports sponsorship, brand activation and authentic athlete-led content.
Reach an active local and international community through authentic sport-led content.
Create useful photo, video and editorial assets built around real athletes and experiences.
Bring products and services into camps, competitions, training and corporate experiences.
Define goals, formats and reporting around reach, engagement, leads or participation.
HELiSANDS ACADEMY
Share your experience, availability and goals. We’ll help you find the right program.
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