PAST CAMP
25 APR - 2 MAY 2026
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
8 days
Albania - Durres
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Kontra Beach Volley Festival

Over 100 people have already registered - join them!

Included

7 training sessions
4 tournaments
Welcome pack
Accommodation with Half Board
Lecture
Active recovery and mobility sessions
Social activities
Conditioning sessions
Access to sunbeds and umbrellas
Free access to courts
Free balls rental
Sauna access
Pool party

Extras

Excursion
Additional individual/team training

The Place

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Albania’s Golem, near the historic port city of Durrës, is known for its long sandy beaches, relaxed atmosphere, and quiet early-season vibe. At the beginning of May, the area is already coming to life – cafés and beach bars open, and the promenade feels pleasantly lively – yet without the crowds of peak summer.

With its mix of wide beaches, coastal charm, and easy access to Durrës’ culture and cuisine, Golem is an inviting, peaceful alternative to the more commercial Mediterranean resorts.

Protected by surrounding hills and open to the Adriatic, the region enjoys mild, pleasant weather at the beginning of May – warm days ideal for beach activities, but not yet the peak-season heat.


Accommodation and Meals

We’ll be staying and dining at the 4-star Albanian Star Hotel, located directly on the seashore. The hotel offers many sea-view rooms, which guarantee one of the most beautiful sunsets over the sea, as well as garden-view rooms. Camp participants will be allocated sea-view rooms as long as they are available.

At the hotel, you can enjoy a restaurant, a beach bar, an outdoor swimming pool, and a private beach. Sunbeds will be provided for all camp participants at no additional charge.

The hotel offers different types of rooms: double , triple, and family rooms. If you prefer a private room, you can book a double room for single occupancy. Baby cots are available upon request at no extra charge. Some rooms have king-size beds, while others have single beds.  Please check our price list to see all accommodation options available.

Your stay includes half board, with two buffet meals daily – breakfast and dinner – featuring a wide selection, including options for those with dietary restrictions.

The courts are located about 8 minutes’ walking distance from the hotel. 

If you want to book extra nights in the hotel you can do it through us! See the pricelist. 

If you would like to take part in the Kontra Beach Festival but stay elsewhere, please check our Sport Package. Please note that many off-court activities, such as lectures, quizzes, the welcome meeting, and more, will take place at the hotel.

All training and tournaments will take place at the Beachee Bar courts. Here is the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3jQKP28H9SmXWbG58


Training & Tournaments

Those who have already joined our camps know that we prioritise training quality above all. Our camp is open to participants of all skill levels, with training groups of 8 people, each with a dedicated court and coach. Each training session lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.

We plan 7 training units and 4 tournaments and many more activities like lecture, quiz, pool party and excursion. The tournament format will be adapted to the number of participants, but it will always be organised in a way that everyone can enjoy it – no matter your level! Out of the 4 tournaments, 3 will be competitive, and one (on the first day) will be a fun, social tournament to help everyone get to know each other. Please see the camp schedule below for more details.

You will also have free access to the courts, allowing you to play even more if you wish.

If you have your own training group, we encourage you to sign up as a group or pair. If you are joining alone, we will match you with an appropriate training group.


Schedule

Here’s the preliminary camp schedule. The final version may differ from what’s presented here depending on the number of participants and weather.

April 25 – arrival day:

  • access to courts from the morning
  • hotel check-in possible from 14:00
  • 17:00 – 19:00 – ‘get to know each other’ games (social tournament) – join if you can
  • 21:00 – camp opening and welcome party

May 2 – departure day:

  • all day – free use of courts
  • by 11:00 – check-out from hotel
  • end of the camp…

After the check-out, there will be an opportunity to use a shower room. For more information, please ask the reception. 

It is possible to extend your stay by arriving earlier or staying longer at the hotel. You can do this through us – details in the price list.


Solo Travellers – YES! Age limits – NONE!

Our camps attract solo travellers, pairs (both beach volleyball and life partners), as well as complete or incomplete training groups. Are you alone and have doubts about coming to the camp? Don’t worry – we’ll match you with a roommate and a training group suited to your level (you specify your level during camp registration). There are many solo travellers on each camp! You can also choose the option of single room accommodation. The beach volleyball community is a group of nice, friendly, and open people, and if you come to our camp alone, you’ll return having made many new friends and a team for future camps!

Our camps are designed for adults and minors (under parental supervision). So far, we’ve had the pleasure of training people aged 13 to 67. We’d be happy to expand this range! So if you’re worried that you won’t fit in age-wise with the rest of the group… don’t worry!

Dicount for groups!

Are you a group of friends? Are you a club or a local community? If you are at least 8 people who want to join the Albania camp – contact us and we will offe you a discount! 

If you are less then 8 people maybe the discount will help to convience some more of your friends to join?


Sport Package

Want to take part in the sports activities but arrange your own accommodation and meals? Or maybe you’d like to book your flights and accommodation through a travel agency and join us just for the sports part?

Here is the courts location: 
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3jQKP28H9SmXWbG58

The Sport Package includes:

✅ all trainings
✅ all tournaments
✅ free use of courts
✅ lecture
✅ conditioning sessions
✅ welcome pack
✅ active recovery and mobility sessions
✅ entry to all socials

Check the pricelist to see the price of the Sport Package.


For travel companions and families

Many of our training participants come with non-training partners, spouses, friends, children, or family members. You can reserve a spot for an accompanying person through the camp’s registration form. The hotel can offer family rooms as well. 
Travel companions can join all group activities such as the quiz, lecture, conditioning, and stretching – and are welcome to use the courts outside of training hours. They will not participate in training and tournaments. 


How to get there

The easiest way to get to Durres beach is by flying into Tirana, which has many flight options. From the airport, it’s best to take a taxi which will cost 25-35 EUR  and the ride takes about 40 minutes.

Remember, you can add extra nights through us – check our pricing for details.


Training & Activities for Kids

Bringing your kids? We’ve got them covered with our Kids Club!

While you focus on your own training sessions, our team will take care of your children and make sure they have an amazing time!

Kids aged 4-12 will take part in beach volleyball training, as well as enjoy fun games, creative workshops, and outdoor activities.

Our experienced staff will provide a safe, engaging, and fun environment, with children grouped by age for all activities. The program is designed not only to keep them active during your training but also to offer plenty of entertainment beyond it.

The Kids Club schedule will be adjusted to the adults morning training sessions. We’ll take care of the kids during the morning training blocks (9:30-12:30), there will be no Kids Club activities during afternoons.

The Kids Club is available for an additional fee.