Re Beach Club from France and Sunrise Beach Sports Academy from Ukraine are the champions of CEV Beach Volley European Cup Final 2025
Heraklion, November 14, 2025 – CEV Beach Volley European Cup Final 2025 was completed with great success and was hosted at TUI Magic Life Candia Maris of Metaxa Hospitality Group, in Heraklion, Crete, from November 6 to 9. The event attracted the interest of beach volleyball fans from all over Greece and Europe, offering unique spectacle and high-level matches.
CEV Beach Volley European Cup Final 2025, held during the second week of November in Heraklion, was a true celebration of European beach volleyball, bringing together top athletes and raising the bar of competition and entertainment to the highest level. The good weather, the five beach volleyball courts that were created, the excellent facilities of TUI Magic Life Candia Maris, and the exceptional Cretan hospitality of the Metaxa Hospitality Group offered ideal conditions for matches in the sand, creating a unique atmosphere for athletes and spectators. At the same time, the event once again highlighted Crete as an emerging international sports tourism destination, confirming its dynamic potential in hosting high-level sporting events.
Four days filled with beach volley
This year’s event, which significantly contributed to the promotion of the sport at an international level, featured national teams from 12 countries. Spectators had the opportunity to watch the matches free of charge, filling the bleachers. With top clubs from France, Spain, Serbia, the Netherlands, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria, Czechia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Romania, and Greece, the tournament brought some of the most important representatives of European beach volleyball to Crete. It was an impressive gathering of elite athletes who turned every set into a unique experience, offering the audience thrilling matches, intense emotions, and unforgettable spectacle.
Golden sets, golden moments in the final
In the women’s category, the Ukrainian club Sunrise Beach Sports Academy, led by European champion Tetiana Lazarenko, claimed the European title with two wins over the Hungarian club EDRA Tata, one of which came after a dramatic tie-break. The Ukrainian team showed excellent teamwork and composure, rising to the top of Europe, while the Lithuanian club KBC Oxyklinika won the bronze medal, needing a golden set to overcome Spain’s CV Majadahonda.
In the men’s category, the French club Re Beach Club, from the small island of Île de Ré in western France, was crowned European champion after defeating the Dutch team ZVH Zevenhuizen in a thrilling final that was decided in a golden set, concluding a high-level event in an impressive way.
See the full results here:
https://www.cev.eu/beach/european-cup/2025/final/men/#matches
https://www.cev.eu/beach/european-cup/2025/final/women/#matches
Crete on the global map of sports tourism
The hosting of CEV Beach Volley European Cup Final 2025 in Heraklion once again highlighted Crete as a leading international sports tourism destination. The flawless organization, warm hospitality, and strong interest it attracted from beach volleyball fans across Europe significantly enhanced the image of the island — and of Greece as a whole — as an ideal host for major sporting events. Crete hosted a demanding Olympic sport, reaffirming its position on the global map of sports tourism. An event is truly successful when it turns the destination into a backdrop of experiences, attracts travelers from different markets, and tells a story that travels far beyond the boundaries of the competition — exactly what happened with CEV Beach Volley European Cup Final 2025 in Heraklion, which established Crete as a hub for European and international beach volleyball.
CEO of Metaxa Hospitality Group, Mr. Andreas Metaxas, stated:
“It was our pleasure and honor to host at TUI Magic Life Candia Maris, a member of the Metaxa Hospitality Group, one of the biggest beach volleyball events in the world, the CEV Beach Volley European Cup Final 2025. The hotel’s modern facilities, along with the professionalism, experience, and dedication of all our people, fully met the high demands of a top-tier sporting event. This year, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Metaxa Hospitality Group, and in this important year, we are especially pleased to have strengthened the foundation for Crete to emerge as an international, high-standard sports tourism destination. We would like to express our warm thanks to the co-organizers — the Region of Crete, the Hellenic Volleyball Federation, and the Municipality of Malevizi — for their excellent collaboration and trust. The success of this institution demonstrates what we can achieve when we join forces to promote Greece as an international destination for sporting experiences.”
The President of the Hellenic Volleyball Federation, Mr. George Karampetsos, emphasized: “CEV Beach Volley European Cup Final 2025 in Heraklion was a significant moment for European and Greek beach volleyball and marked a major highlight in the 2025 calendar. The event took place in early November, in front of full bleachers, with the island’s tourists demonstrating through their presence the genuine interest and momentum that beach volleyball holds. Our administration’s goal is for beach volley and snow volley events to be held throughout the year, provided that conditions allow it. The high level of competition and the warm response from the public prove that Greece is capable of hosting prestigious international events with absolute success. The selection of Crete and TUI Magic Life Candia Maris confirms the island’s dynamic potential, combining sports with the development of Greek tourism, while also reinforcing our vision to promote the sport in every corner of the country. I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Metaxa Hospitality Group, the Region of Crete, the Municipality of Malevizi, and all contributors who worked with consistency and professionalism to deliver this impeccably organized, high-standard event.”
Sports and sustainable development: Beach Volley Goes “Green”
The collaboration of ReHORECA with the Metaxa Hospitality Group and the CEV Beach Volley European Cup Final provided an excellent opportunity to highlight the connection between sports and environmental responsibility, giving the event a modern, green dimension. The tournament aligned with international “Green Events” trends, making it a major sporting event in Crete with the implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS). At the same time, it positioned Metaxa Hospitality Group as a leader in linking hospitality, sports, and sustainable development, reaffirming its commitment to a more responsible and sustainable future.
Beach Volley from Crete to all of Greece
The experience was completed with live and free broadcasting of the matches, giving the audience the opportunity to enjoy the spectacle from every corner of the world. The matches were streamed live across Greece and Europe, ensuring wide coverage and immediate access for all beach volleyball fans.
Support, Safety, and Art at This Year’s Event
The sponsors of CEV Beach Volley European Cup Final 2025 played a decisive role in the success of the event. ANEK LINES facilitated the teams’ ferry transfers, ensuring a comfortable and safe journey to and from Crete, while SIXT, a member of MOTODYNAMICS group, took care of the safe transportation of athletes and organizers within the island. KORRES provided sun protection during the sunny days of the finals, while VIKOS Natural Mineral Water supported participants’ hydration throughout the event. The high-quality DANDALIS coffee set the pace of the tournament, giving participants the energy and focus they needed throughout.
At the end of the matches, the winners were awarded specially designed marble trophies, created by Spira Marble Art Gallery and marble sculptor Grigoris Kouskouris, inspired by the sea of Crete and beach volleyball. These trophies offered a unique artistic touch, combining local tradition with the spirit of the sport and linking Ancient Greece with the present.
Additionally, honorary awards were presented to individuals who played a decisive role in the success of the event:
- Mr. Stavros Arnaoutakis, Regional Governor of Crete, was honored by Mr. Andreas Metaxas, Chief Executive Officer of Metaxa Hospitality Group.
- Mr. Menelaos Bokeas, Mayor of Malevizi, was honored by Mr. Serafeim Karouzakis, General Manager of TUI Magic Life Candia Maris.
- Mr. George Gkagkalis, Head of Beach Volleyball at the European Volleyball Confederation, received an award from Ms. Maria Papadaki, Board Member of the Hellenic Volleyball Federation and member of the Beach Volley Committee.
- Mr. George Karampetsos, President of the Hellenic Volleyball Federation, was honored by Mr. Nikolaos Syrigonakis, Deputy Regional Governor of Crete in the Heraklion Regional Unit.
- Finally, Mr. Alekos Paraskevopoulos, Beach Volleyball Coordinator of the Hellenic Volleyball Federation, received an award from Ms. Faye Papaioannou, Senior Marketing & PR Manager of Metaxa Hospitality Group.
Official Hospitality Sponsor was TUI Magic Life Candia Maris, member of Metaxa Hospitality Group.
Silver Sponsor was ANEK LINES.
Official Mobility Partner was SIXT, member of MOTODYNAMICS group.
Partners were ECOLAB, KRIVEK Group of Companies, SPORTADORE, KORRES.
Official Water was VIKOS Natural Mineral Water.
Official Coffee Sponsor was DANDALI.
Educational Partner was Metropolitan College.
Health Partner was Cretan Medicare Medical Care in Crete.
Supporters were Anatomic Line, Assos Food Solutions, 3F Fasouletos Fresco Fruit, Spira Marble Art Gallery – Grigoris Kouskouris, ReHORECA, Agricultural Cooperative of Lassithi Plateau and Kalimera Frouta.
The tournament was held under the auspices of the European Volleyball Confederation (C.E.V.) and Ministry of Tourism and was co-organized by the Region of Crete, the Hellenic Volleyball Federation, the Municipality of Malevizi, and Metaxa Hospitality Group.
