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The Place
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, located in the north of the island, is the capital and largest city of Gran Canaria. With Atlantic beaches, mild year-round weather, and a lively city atmosphere, it’s a great place to combine beach volleyball with everything the Canary Islands have to offer. The camp takes place at Playa de Las Alcaravaneras, a central city beach with a relaxed atmosphere and great conditions for beach volleyball training.
February is also one of the most exciting times to visit Las Palmas, as the famous Carnival of Las Palmas de. It’s a great opportunity to combine beach volleyball, sunshine, the Atlantic Ocean, and one of the Canary Islands’ most vibrant cultural events.
Carnival of Las Palmas
Get ready to experience the magic of Las Palmas Carnival! For over 500 years, the city has come alive with music, colourful costumes, dancing and celebrations that fill the streets with energy. One of the biggest highlights is the famous Drag Queen Gala, known for its spectacular performances and unforgettable costumes.
And here’s a fun fact: when Carnival was banned during the Franco era, locals refused to let the tradition disappear. They secretly continued celebrating, even hiding their costumes under sheets on the way to the festivities. Today, that spirit is still alive making Las Palmas Carnival a celebration full of history, creativity and plenty of fun.
Stay & Meals
During the camp, participants will stay at 4* Hotel Silken Saaj Las Palmas. Conveniently located in the heart of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Playa de Las Alcaravaneras is just 2–3 minutes’ walk (approximately 200 metres) from the hotel, making it easy to get to our daily beach volleyball sessions. 8-10 minutes walk will also take you to the Plaza de España – city centre with restaurants, cafés, attractions, and vibrant Carnival atmosphere!
Your stay includes daily buffet breakfast, providing the perfect start to a day of beach volleyball training and activities. The cosy and spacious rooms feature either double bed or two single beds, plus air conditioning, Smart TV, desk, iron and hairdryer.
If you would like to extend your stay before or after the camp, additional nights may be available upon request. You can also upgrade your room to a Sea View or Premium Sea View room for an additional fee. See pricing.
On Court
Training quality is our priority. Our camps welcome all levels, with small groups of 6 players (up to 8 for beginners), your own court, and a dedicated coach. Each session lasts 90 minutes and is run in English.
The camp includes 8 training sessions, 3 tournaments – a fun social tournament to get to know each other, followed by 2 competitive tournaments. Plus plenty of time to have fun together – with a lecture, quiz, excursion, and more. Check the schedule below for the full programme!
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.
February 6 – 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
- 21:30 – camp opening and welcome party
February 13 – departure day:
- all day – free use of courts
- by 12:00 – check-out from hotel
- end of the camp…
There is an option for late check out, for more information and prices, please ask the reception directly.
For Whom?
Our camps welcome solo travellers, couples, and groups — whether you’re coming with a full team or just yourself. Coming alone? We’ll help match you with a roommate and training group at your level, so you can focus on playing, meeting people, and having fun. Many participants come solo and leave with new friends and a team for their next camp!
Our camps are open to adults and younger players with parental supervision. We’ve welcomed players from 13 to 67 years old, so there’s no “right” age to join. Just bring your love for beach volleyball!
Sport Package
Want to take part in the sports activities but arrange your own accommodation and meals?
Here is the courts location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ejdjBqzQ9MLEAvST6
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.
Family & Friends
Your partner, friend, or family member is more than welcome! Add an travel companion when booking, and enjoy the camp together.
Companions can join our social activities, lectures, conditioning and stretching, and even use the courts outside training hours. They simply won’t take part in the training sessions or tournaments — so there’s plenty of time to enjoy the camp your way!
Travelling with children? Please note that children are charged the regular rate at this hotel. If you’re travelling with a child, it may be more cost-effective to book separate accommodation and a separate Sports Package.
Group Discount!
Are you a group of friends, a club, or a local community? If you are 6 or more people who want to join our camp, get in touch with us and we’ll offer you a group discount!
If you’re currently fewer than 6, maybe a discount is the perfect excuse to encourage a few more friends to join you!
Travel Info
The easiest way to get from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Hotel Silken Saaj Las Palmas is by public bus or taxi/Uber.
Public bus: You can take Global bus line L60 or L91 directly from the airport towards Las Palmas. The journey takes around 30-40 minutes and costs approximately €3-€5. The walk from the bus stop to the hotel will take you approx. 8-10 minutes.
Taxi: The journey takes around 20-25 minutes and usually costs approximately €30-€40, depending on traffic. Closer to the camp, we’ll create a “Transport” group in our WhatsApp community where you can connect with other players and arrange shared taxis together!
EuropCar: Another good option is renting a car through our partner EuropCar. Register for the camp and get a 15% discount code for your online car rental. Once you register, you’ll receive an email from us with your code.
