Poreč Dolphin

29–31 August 2025

The longest swimming marathon in Croatia!

This year's edition of Croatia's most beloved swimming marathon brings new exciting activities that will delight all water sports enthusiasts. Poreč Dolphin 2025, organized by the Sports Community of the City of Poreč, will take place from August 29 to 31 at Valamar Parentino beach, with a rich program for all ages.

Poreč Dolphin continues its long-standing tradition, and the 24^th edition brings numerous novelties and diverse content. The traditional recreational swimming marathon offers participants different distances: 1500, 3000, and 5000 meters, as well as a shorter 500-meter distance for the youngest and those who are not experienced swimmers. What makes this marathon special is the possibility of swimming in any style and using various aids: fins, masks, swimming boards, air mattresses, and more.

Besides swimming, which remains the festival's focus, new exciting competitions and activities are introduced, such as SUP regattas, water polo tournaments for big and small, aquathlons, kayaking competitions, and various demonstrations and free workshops. All information about registration and the program can be found on the official website www.poreckidelfin.com and social media.

More info

Date: 29–31 August 2025

Place: Poreč

www.poreckidelfin.com

Recommended accommodation (3)

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Family fun close to town Parentino Hotel

Poreč • 200 m from the beach

Located near the wonderful pebbly Parentino beach, and only a five-minutes-walk from the old town of Poreč, the Valamar Parentino Hotel is the ideal choice for an active and fun family holiday. Here, everything invites you to play and have fun, from the superbly equipped Super Maro children's playrooms, to the Activity pool and Baby pool with its water toys. While your children have fun under the watchful eye of our professional team, you can relax on a sun lounger under a canopy or enjoy a regenerating treatment in the Sun & Spa Wellness centre.

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€347

Half Board - with soft drinks included

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Best of wellness and sports Diamant Hotel

Part of Valamar Diamant Hotel & Residence 4*/3*

Poreč • Seafront

Nestled in a pine-scented green oasis a 10-minute stroll from historic Poreč, Valamar Diamant Hotel is an ideal place to pause. Explore the great outdoors with a scenic hike or bicycle ride, or simply relax at Brulo beach. Get in a workout at our state-of-the-art fitness centre, hit the spa for a rejuvenating treatment or swim laps in the outdoor or indoor pools. Meanwhile your little ones can enjoy fantastic children’s facilities, from the innovative Maro Smart Play area to great games for active teens. Round it all off with soul food at Mediterraneo show-cooking restaurant.

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€232

Half Board - with soft drinks included

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A boutique hotel in the heart of Poreč Riviera Hotel

Part of Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence 4*

Poreč • Beachfront

When it comes to sun-soaked Mediterranean romance, a stay in the very heart of picturesque Poreč is hard to beat. Set right on the old-town waterfront, the Valamar Riviera Hotel is an intimate base from which to explore this charming location. Wander hand in hand along its storybook ancient streets, taking in the vibrant atmosphere of its cafes, bars and restaurants. Complete your boutique experience with a champagne breakfast and brunch, a private beach sunset on the nearby Sveti Nikola Island, or an exquisite meal in our stylish à la carte Spinnaker restaurant.

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€199

Champagne Breakfast & Brunch included

Valamar Riviera d.d. has accommodation facilities in the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Austria, where it operates through its branch Valamar Riviera d.d., Zweigniederlassung Austria, Gamsleitenstraße 6, 5563 Obertauern, FN 583355 a (Landesgericht Salzburg), VAT ID: ATU 78289647. Additionally, Valamar is a management company that, based on contracts, manages the tourism segment of the business and offers accommodation services in the facilities of Imperial Riviera d.d., Republic of Croatia, Rab, Jurja Barakovića 2, OIB: 90896496260 and HELIOS FAROS d.d., Republic of Croatia, Stari Grad, Naselje Helios 5, OIB: 48594515409. The term Valamar properties includes accommodation facilities of Valamar Riviera d.d., in Croatia and Austria, as well as accommodation facilities of other companies it manages.