The sight is one to take your breath away: an endless expanse of nets caressing the Adriatic Sea, on Riccione beach, in the area between the harbour and the Marano area. With over 200 courts installed on the sand and the grandstands of the central court in Piazzale Azzarita ready to vibrate, the Green Pearl is preparing to host the 27th edition of the Beachline Festival.

This prestigious beach volleyball tournament will take place from 6 to 12 April. The numbers of the event tell an impressive story, involving more than 1,500 active participants each year from Northern Europe, with Germany in the front row.

Sun, sand, parties, and endless sport: this is the magic formula that for over a quarter of a century has allowed athletes to kick off the new sports season right in Riccione. I

he Beachline Festival transforms the beach into a dream for every player - passionate or professional - where training blends with the style and fun of convivial post-match moments. From powerful dunks to impenetrable walls and spectacular dives into the sand, the spectacle is guaranteed for all.

A high-profile sports experience, renowned for a technical level of excellence, guaranteed by the presence of internationally renowned trainers, beach volleyball stars and top coaches.