School's out. The Adriatic is on.

Spend autumn weekends on the Adriatic

School holidays are a chance to leave everyday routines behind and spend more time together. From Istria to Krk and Rab, Valamar hotels and camping resorts along the Adriatic make it easy to enjoy a relaxing family escape.

To make your time-off even more special, we’ve prepared a dedicated school holiday programme for children, teens and families that combines creative activities, learning, sports, outdoor adventures and quality time together.

At Pical Resort 5*, Valamar Collection, families can enjoy an even richer programme with Pical Academy, Maro Club and Fun Zones, with even more ways to play, learn, explore and spend quality time together.

Add indoor pools, wellness for parents and family-friendly experiences beyond the resort, and you have everything you need for an autumn family holiday, whatever the weather.

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🌊Beachfront accommodation close to town

🍽️All-Inclusive options available

🏖️Indoor pools with slides & attractions

🏊Wellness & spa

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Our featured activities

Escape Parenzana

Unravel the mystery of a missing train and the Parenzana’s final journey, solve the escape room challenge, then create a challenge of your own. Available at Pical Resort 5*

Herbarium

Explore the local flora, collect and identify plants, then turn your discoveries into your personal herbarium. Available at Valamar Camping Istra 5* and Valamar Camping Ježevac 4*

Scavanger Hunt

Follow clues, solve puzzles and uncover stories inspired by local legends, giants, fairies and witches while discovering more about the destination along the way. Available at Valamar Padova Hotel 4*, Valamar Camping Istra 5* and Valamar Camping Ježevac 4*

STEMx Istria Challenge

Put science, technology and creativity to the test with hands-on challenges inspired by real-world problems, from bridge building and transport to energy and prototype design. Available at Pical Resort 5*

Immortella Experience

Discover the scents and textures of Mediterranean herbs in a skincare workshop inspired by immortelle and natural ingredients. Available at Valamar Meteor Hotel 4* for an additional charge

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Pical Resort 5*, Valamar Collection

At Pical Resort 5*, families can enjoy quality time together through creative, gourmet and active experiences inspired by Istria and the Parenzana. Make traditional fuži and pljukanci pasta, paint Istrian landscapes, create clay souvenirs or team up for The Great Parenzana Family Quest.

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Locations

6 - 9 years

Property	Description
Istrian Slime Lab	Make your own slime using colours inspired by the Istrian peninsula.
Little Faces of Istria	Choose a Parenzana train, butterflies, grapes or other Istrian face paint.
The Lost Treasure of Parenzana	Follow clues from station to station on a resort-wide treasure hunt.
My Parenzana Adventure Map	Create a Parenzana map with stations, tunnels, bridges and landscapes.
Little Train Conductor	Become a conductor, make a ticket and earn a "Parenzana Passport".
Mystery Stations	Station challenges: puzzles, memory, spotting Istrian motifs and train-building.
Swim School: Intro	Children learn to love water and swim safely through play and expert guidance.
Yoga for Kids	Connect through family yoga, with fun designed for children of all ages.
Walking Tour	Energise your whole body with a brisk pace and rhythm.
Water Balance Experience	Find body-mind balance in the water and enjoy movement and freedom.
Splash & Relax	Water fun, calm, breathing and wellness for kids.

10 - 12 years

Property	Description
Istrian Mocktail Academy	Learn to mix a signature mocktail with citrus, mint, rosemary or berries.
Build the Vižinada Locomotive	Build a model locomotive from cardboard, wood or recycled materials.
Pieces of Istria – Mosaic Workshop	Create a Parenzana mosaic with a locomotive, olive, kažun or Istrian scenery.
Build the Parenzana Bridge	Build a bridge with limited materials to support the greatest load.
Secrets of Parenzana	Crack codes, maps, hidden messages and puzzles to reach the final station.
Parenzana Photo Challenge	Photo hunt: recreate a train, find Istrian colours and make a living postcard.
Bike Tour	Free scenic bike tour for beginners. (Bike hire is available at extra charge)
SUP Yoga	SUP yoga combines classic poses with balancing on a stable board.

Teens

Property	Description
STEMx Istria Challenge	Real-world STEM: bridges, transport, energy, design and prototype testing.
Escape Parenzana	Teens solve, then design their own escape room: Parenzana's secret last ride.
Tower Power – The Strongest Tower	Build the tallest tower from limited materials to withstand a set load.
Reel Istria Challenge	Create a Reel: "Istria through our eyes" or "Parenzana in 30 seconds".
Amazing Race: Istria Edition	Compete in physical, creative and logic checkpoints inspired by Istria.
Mediterranean Heritage Run	Easy jog along the Poreč coast with sea views.
TG Check Up	Technogym Check Up: assess fitness, track progress and get personal tips. 16+.
Bike Tour	Free scenic bike tour; bring your own bike or hire one from the hotel (extra charge)

Family activities

Property	Description
Taste of Istria	Families make fuži and pljukanci, explore Istrian food and enjoy a tasting.
Clay Stories of Istria	Family clay workshop: shape a locomotive, kažun, grapes or Istrian motifs.
Paint Your Istria	Guided acrylic painting: Parenzana, Motovun, vineyards and Istrian scenery.
The Great Parenzana Family Quest	Family treasure hunt: solve tasks together at each Parenzana station.
Maro evening program	Maro Disco every evening for all ages, with special guests twice a week.

Halloween

Property	Description
Spooky Family Crafts	Family craft workshop: make ghosts, bats, spiders and Halloween decorations.
Spider Web Challenge	Family challenge: cross a giant spider web with skill, focus and teamwork.
Family Halloween Science	Fun science workshop with Halloween experiments and magic potions.
Halloween photo corner	Halloween family photo spot with themed scenery and fun props.
Spooky Slime Lab	Make Halloween slime with different colours, textures and themed decorations.
Pumpkin Carving	Carve a unique Halloween pumpkin with fun and spooky designs.

Halloween (Teens)

Property	Description
Halloween Escape Challenge	Themed escape challenge: solve puzzles and hidden clues before time runs out.
The Haunted Investigation	Interactive mystery: examine clues, puzzles and evidence to uncover the truth.
Pumpkin Carving	Carve a unique Halloween pumpkin with fun and spooky designs.

Valamar Camping Istra 5*

School holidays at Valamar Camping Istra 5* combine creativity, local flavours, science and outdoor discovery. Mix colourful mocktails, bake and decorate treats together, create mosaics and crafts inspired by Istria, or make a volcano erupt in a fun science experiment.

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Locations

6 - 9 years

Property	Description
Slime Lab	Create colourful slime with varied textures while building fine motor skills.
Facepainting	Safe face painting with animals, heroes and fantasy characters.
Scavenger Hunt	Solve clues about Istrian giants, fairies and witches to explore local legends.
Mosaic Workshop	Create mosaics inspired by the Euphrasian Basilica, streets of Poreč and heritage.
Herbarium	Collect Istrian plants and create a herbarium while exploring local flora.
Recycled Crafts	Create with recycled materials while building imagination and eco-awareness.
Yoga for Kids	Connect through family yoga, with fun designed for children of all ages.

10 - 12 years

Property	Description
Slime Lab	Mix colours and textures to create unique slime and spark creativity.
Local Taste	Learn about pasta ingredients and shaping techniques with expert guidance.
Scavenger Hunt	Solve clues about Istrian giants, fairies and witches to explore local legends.
Mocktail School	Mix colourful mocktails while learning bar skills, flavours and garnishing.
Herbarium	Collect Istrian plants and create a herbarium while exploring local flora.
Recycled Crafts	Create with recycled materials while building imagination and eco-awareness.
Bike Tour	Scenic bike tour for beginners and leisure cyclists (bike hire at an extra charge).

Teens

Property	Description
Active Wake-Up Workout	Start energised with Active Wake-Up Workout: warm-up, stretching and prop exercises.
Mediterranean Nordic Walk	Coastal outing with Nordic walking poles or by bike (bike hire at an extra charge).
Bike Tour	Scenic bike tour for beginners and leisure cyclists (bike hire at an extra charge).

Family activities

Property	Description
Mocktail School	Mix colourful mocktails while building creativity, teamwork and bar skills.
Bake Off	Bake and decorate tasty cookies in a fun workshop with expert guidance.
Karaoke Battle	Children and parents compete in singing and dancing to favourite music hits.
Mosaic Workshop	Create mosaics inspired by the Euphrasian Basilica, streets of Poreč and heritage.
Istrian Heritage Crafts	Create decorations inspired by kažuni, olives, lavender and Istrian heritage.
Volcano Making Experiment	Create a spectacular volcanic eruption and learn about chemical reactions.
Photo Safari	Explore Istria through photo challenges and a hunt for nature motifs.
Family Workout	Parents and children work out together in a low-to-moderate-intensity group workout.

Halloween

Property	Description
Slime Lab	Make Halloween slime inspired by the holiday's colours and motifs.
Halloween Mocktail School	Mix creative Halloween mocktails inspired by pumpkins, witches and fun motifs.
Halloween Bake Off	Decorate cookies, muffins and other treats with Halloween designs.
Skeleton Craft	Build a skeleton from paper, cardboard and craft supplies.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt	Solve secret clues and fun challenges inspired by pumpkins, ghosts and witches.
Face Painting	Halloween face painting with pumpkins, skeletons, bats and ghosts.
Special Decorations	Create Halloween decorations inspired by pumpkins, ghosts and festive motifs.

Valamar Padova Hotel 4*

Family activities blend Rab’s local flavours, creativity and island stories into memorable moments together. Follow clues inspired by the island on a Scavenger Hunt, make traditional Rab muštaćoni, or get creative with Juice and Paint.

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Locations

6 -9 years

Property	Description
Scavenger Hunt	Solve clues about Rab's iconic symbols while exploring local heritage.
Mosaic / Puzzle	Create mosaics and puzzles inspired by Rab's best-known symbols.
Juice and Paint	Paint and draw Rab's nature, landmarks and landscapes in a creative setting.
Making Muštaćoni	Make traditional Rab muštaćoni and discover the island's food heritage.
Mocktail School	Mix colourful mocktails while exploring ingredients, flavours and garnishes.

10 - 12 years

Property	Description
Scavenger Hunt	Solve clues about Rab's iconic symbols while exploring local heritage.
Mosaic / Puzzle	Create mosaics and puzzles inspired by Rab's best-known symbols.
Juice and Paint	Paint and draw Rab's nature, landmarks and landscapes in a creative setting.
Making Muštaćoni	Make traditional Rab muštaćoni and discover the island's food heritage.
Mocktail School	Mix colourful mocktails while exploring ingredients, flavours and garnishes.
Bike Tour	Free scenic bike tour for beginners and leisure cyclists (bike hire at an extra charge).

Teens

Property	Description
Bike Tour	Free scenic bike tour for beginners and leisure cyclists (bike hire at an extra charge).

Halloween

Property	Description
Pumpkin Carving	Family Halloween workshop: carve and decorate pumpkins creatively.
Halloween Party	Halloween party with music, dancing, games, costumes and themed decorations.
Cookie Baking	Bake and decorate Halloween cookies while learning basic pastry skills.

Valamar Camping Ježevac 4*

Discover Krk’s traditions, nature and heritage together. Make traditional Krk šurlice, decode secret messages using Glagolitic letters, create clay decorations and mosaics inspired by island symbols, or head outdoors for a Photo Safari.

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Locations

6 -9 years

Property	Description
Scavenger Hunt	Solve clues inspired by Krk's nature, Glagolitic script and rich history.
Photo Safari	Photo hunt for Krk motifs: olives, shells, stones and Glagolitic letters.
Herbarium	Collect local plants and create a herbarium while exploring local flora.
Kite Craft	Make colourful kites and fly them outdoors for creative fun in the fresh air.
Island Stone Painters	Paint pebbles with Krk motifs: scops owls, olives and the sea.
Mosaic Workshop	Create Krk-inspired mosaics using paper, pebbles and other materials.
Yoga for Kids	Connect through family yoga, with fun designed for children of all ages.

10 - 12 years

Property	Description
Photo Safari	Capture Krk's natural and cultural sights through creative photo challenges.
Herbarium	Collect, classify and arrange local plants in your own herbarium.
Scavenger Hunt	Solve clues as a team about Krk's nature, Glagolitic script and history.
Island Stone Painters	Design and paint pebbles inspired by Krk's symbols and natural beauty.
Decode Glagolitic	Learn Glagolitic letters through games, tasks and decoding secret messages.
Clay Decorations	Make clay ornaments inspired by the Baška Tablet, Glagolitic script and Krk motifs.
Bike Tour	Scenic bike tour for beginners and leisure cyclists (bike hire at an extra charge).

Teens

Property	Description
Family Jogging	Jogging blends cardio, strength and mental wellbeing for a complete workout.
Family Pilates	Build core strength, flow and breathing to feel stronger, balanced and rested.
Bike Tour	Scenic bike tour for beginners and leisure cyclists (bike hire at an extra charge).

Family activities

Property	Description
Pasta-Making Workshop	Make traditional Krk šurlice and explore local food heritage.
Clay Decorations	Make clay ornaments inspired by the Baška Tablet, Glagolitic script and the sea.
Karaoke Battle	Children and parents compete in singing and dancing to favourite music hits.
Photo Safari	Explore Krk through photo challenges and a hunt for nature motifs.
Mosaic Workshop	Families create mosaic pieces and join them into one Krk-inspired artwork.
Decode Glagolitic	Families learn Glagolitic letters through games and decoding words and messages.
Family Workout	Parents and children work out together in a low-to-moderate-intensity group workout.

Halloween

Property	Description
Face Painting	Halloween face painting with pumpkins, skeletons, bats and ghosts.
Spooky Scavenger Hunt	Hunt for hidden Halloween symbols using fun clues and simple puzzles.
Spooky Castle	Build a spooky castle from cardboard, boxes and other craft materials.
Become a Mummy	Wrap a teammate as a mummy in a fast, fun game of teamwork.
Pumpkin Carving	Carve a unique Halloween pumpkin with fun and spooky designs.
Spider Web Facepainting	Create spider-web face paint using techniques that develop motor skills and creativity.

Valamar Meteor Hotel 4*

Combine seaside discovery, creativity and hands-on learning. Explore interactive exhibits and experience an earthquake simulator at the Adrion visitor centre, discover the underwater world on a submarine trip, visit the Kotišina Botanical Garden, or team up for a Photo Safari.

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Locations

6–9 years

Property	Description
Adrion – Visitor Centre, Exhibitions and Earthquake Simulator	Explore Adrion’s exhibits and earthquake simulator on a fun, educational visit.
Facepainting	Colourful face painting inspired by the day’s theme for imaginative role-play.
Walk to St Peter Lighthouse	Guided walk to St Peter Lighthouse, exploring local nature and culture.
Collecting Shells and Pebbles	Collect, decorate and display beach shells and pebbles in a creative activity.
Slime Workshop	Make colourful slime with different colours, textures and fun extras.
Bake Off	Bake and decorate cookies while building basic baking skills.

10–12 years

Property	Description
Sunny Tournaments	Join sports tournaments on the multi-purpose court and build team spirit.
Kotišina Botanical Garden	Explore Biokovo's flora on a guided visit to Kotišina Botanical Garden.
Adrion – Visitor Centre, Exhibitions and Earthquake Simulator	Explore Adrion's exhibits and earthquake simulator for hands-on science fun.
Bake Off	Prepare and decorate desserts while learning pastry basics.
Treasure Hunt	Solve puzzles and follow clues to hidden treasure using teamwork and logic.

Teens

Property	Description
Immortella experience	Mediterranean skincare with botanicals and Gua Sha. A fee applies; minimum of 2 guests.

Family activities

Property	Description
Adrion – Visitor Centre, Exhibitions and Earthquake Simulator	Family visit to Adrion's interactive exhibits and earthquake simulator.
Submarine Ride	Family submarine ride exploring the rich underwater world of the Adriatic.
Kotišina Botanical Garden	Family trip to Kotišina Botanical Garden to discover Biokovo's diverse flora.
Karaoke Battle	Children and parents compete in singing and dancing to favourite music hits.
Photo Safari	Family photo hunt exploring local nature through creative challenges.
Immortella experience	Therapist-led parent–child massage workshop. A fee applies; minimum of 2 guests.

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Your luxurious gateway to Istria Pical Resort, Valamar Collection

Poreč

per room per night from

€266

Half Board included

Arial view of Valamar Camping Istra, a luxury 5-star camping resort in Funtana, Istria, near Poreč

1 3

First-row seafront camping pitch at Valamar Camping Istra

1 3

Terrace of the Orlandin Villa for 4+2 with private pool at Orlandin villas and homes

1 3

Where nature meets luxury Valamar Camping Istra

Poreč

Treat yourself to the best luxury camping experience on the Adriatic coast in the Valamar Camping Istra close to Poreč. Book a mega luxury pitch, a luxurious camping home or suite, a glamping tent, or a wonderful camping villa with jacuzzi or private pool.

per glamping tent per day from

€41

Accommodation only included

New Year's Eve Dinner

Aerial view of Valamar Padova Hotel with outdoor pool, beach and Rab old town

1 3

Indoor pool with relaxation area at Valamar Padova Hotel

1 3

Modern room with double bed and balcony overlooking the sea at Valamar Padova Hotel

1 3

Family holidays by the sandy beach Padova Hotel

Island of Rab

Indulge in the ultimate beach vacation at the Valamar Padova Hotel, located above a magnificent sandy beach and with stunning views of the historic town of Rab. The Valamar Padova Hotel is the ideal destination for families seeking a holiday experience to remember. Featuring contemporary family rooms, an extensive buffet at the hotel restaurant, tranquil outdoor and indoor swimming pools, rejuvenating wellness amenities, and a wide range of entertainment programs suitable for all ages, this hotel offers everything you need for a memorable stay.

per room per night from

€214

Half Board - with soft drinks included

Aerial view of Valamar Camping Ježevac with modern mobile homes, rocky coastline and crystal-clear Adriatic Sea

1 3

Seaside promenade at Valamar Camping Ježevac with modern mobile homes, landscaped greenery and Adriatic Sea view

1 3

Seafront pitch with shaded seating area and sea view, overlooking the Adriatic with kayakers in the distance

1 3

Green oasis near historic centre Valamar Camping Ježevac

Island of Krk

Valamar Camping Ježevac is located within walking distance of the historical city of Krk, on island Krk, dubbed "The Golden Island" due to its wealth of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

per pitch per day from

€34

Accommodation only included

Terrace with sun loungers and umbrellas overlooking the sea at Valamar Meteor Hotel, a 4-star hotel in Makarska, Dalmatia

1 3

Indoor relaxation area by the fireplace at Balance Spa by Valamar

1 3

Room in the Suite for 4+2 Seaview with a terrace at Valamar Meteor Hotel

1 3

Seafront holidays in the sun Meteor Hotel

Makarska

The Valamar Meteor Hotel is situated in an excellent location close to the beach and town centre of Makarska. It will completely win you over with its numerous services and facilities, ranging from spacious indoor and outdoor pools to a wellness centre, buffet show-cooking restaurant, and several bars.

per room per night from

€115

Breakfast included

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School's out. The Adriatic is on.