Beach volleyball

Its been pretty hot in Berlin recently. I don't like running much when its really hot - I become entirely red. But running in the last of the afternoon sun is great; past people catching the last of the suns rays in cafés or parks. Despite being a city 166 km from the coast (as the crow flies), Berliners are quite into beach volleyball. As well as beach volleyball centres (such as Beach61 and Beach Mitte) where you can pay by the hour and get lessons, there are also a few single courts dotted around in residential areas for those who fancy an afterwork game with their mates like this one on Marchlewskistraße.

I don't mind lying down when it is really hot though. As well as the great beaches on the lakes surrounding Berlin (e.g. Wannsee or Muggelsee), there are also plenty of urban beaches in the centre of town, such as Oststrand or Yaam. You can usually play volleyball here, but also eat, drink and have a good time in the sun.