The Next Stop for Deep Dish Alumni: Why Trevor Pearson Labels the Deep Dish Vacations Portugal Camp a Summer Essential
Have you already experienced the incredible energy of a Deep Dish camp in spots like Valencia or Gran Canaria?
If you are a veteran of our community, you already know how addictive the lifestyle is. However, you might wonder if switching up your usual destination and booking the flagship European tour is truly worth the leap.
The Deep Dish Vacations Portugal Camp solves this dilemma by turning up the dial on everything you already love about our beach volleyball community.
We sat down on the sand with four-time camp veteran Trevor Pearson right as the nets were being packed down at the end of Week 2. He breaks down exactly why the Portugal experience stands out, how the competitive play has evolved, and why it is a essential addition to your annual calendar.
The Flagship Camp: A Familiar Crowd in a Fresh Setting
"This is my fourth camp now and after doing Portugal last year, I signed up for Valencia when it came out, I signed up for Gran Canaria when it came up, and I signed up for Portugal again this year when it came out. It's confidently one of the most fun times of the year for me... getting together with friends to come and play volleyball in the sun."
If you are worried about leaving behind the tight-knit circle you built at other destinations, Trevor’s experience proves the exact opposite happens. While he initiated his trip by booking an Airbnb alongside a close group of six friends, the crossover within the community was massive.
"Out of the whole group of people at the camp, I probably know about half of the people now from previous camps,"
Choosing this specific coast does not mean starting over; it means stepping into a massive reunion where you get to play your favourite sport alongside a global network of familiar faces.
"The competition level surprised me most," Trevor explains. "Compared to last year, the level here at the camp has improved so much. Even the people who have been to the other camps have seen their skill level improve so much over the course of the week. The coaches here have done a fantastic job, and everyone keeps wanting to come back because of how much better they're
getting."
The Verdict: Add Portugal to Your Deep Dish Rotation
If you are a regular face at our other locations but haven't stamped your passport for this specific trip yet, Trevor's advice is clear: do not overthink it.
"Do it, absolutely do it," Trevor urges. "Regardless if you know a single person or know everybody in the camp, this is the place to be in the summertime. You're in a setting where you're just here for having fun and doing something that you all enjoy. There is absolutely nothing that could go wrong."
Watch Campers React on the Sand
Ready to experience why our veteran community keeps coming back to the Portuguese sand year after year? Don't let the summer pass you by.
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