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TRAIN IN PORTUGAL

How to combine a Portugal holiday with a beach volleyball camp

Plan a training holiday in Lisbon and Costa da Caparica with the right level, location and recovery rhythm.

Choose a base that gives you both city and ocean

Lisbon makes it possible to combine culture, food and urban life with serious training. Costa da Caparica adds Atlantic beaches, recovery time by the ocean and an outdoor sports atmosphere a short journey away.

HeliSands trains at the sand court of Estádio Universitário de Lisboa and at Parque Desportivo do Atlântico in Costa da Caparica.

Match the training load to the trip

One session can keep your rhythm during a city break. A multi-day block or camp is better for athletes who want technical progression, video feedback or preparation with a partner.

Share your dates, competitive level, recent training volume and goals before arrival. This prevents a holiday camp from becoming either too light to be useful or too demanding to enjoy.

Make recovery part of the experience

Sand training challenges the legs and nervous system. Leave space for sleep, hydration, mobility, food and unstructured time. The strongest training holidays create memories because performance and enjoyment reinforce each other.

International athletes can apply online; HeliSands confirms the most appropriate format, group, coach, location and schedule separately.