The very first edition of EuroBeachVolley took place in Almeria, Spain, in 1993 in what was a men’s only event organised only a year after the extremely successful Olympic premiere that Beach Volleyball enjoyed at the 1992 Games in Barcelona as a demonstration sport. A year later, the first women’s European Championship took place in Espinho, Portugal before the first double-gender event followed a year later in Saint-Quay-Portrieux, France.

EuroBeachVolley has taken place every year and as many as 13 countries have played host to the continental showpiece. Jonas Reckermann of Germany is the most successful player in the men’s competition with four titles to his name – his countrywoman Laura Ludwig has achieved the same feat in the women’s event, where she boasts an all-time record of nine medals.