ABOUT POREČ
City of Poreč
At the heart of Croatia’s Istrian peninsula lies the charming coastal town of Poreč—the proud host city of the 2026 European School Games. Known for its mix of Roman history, medieval architecture, and lively Mediterranean spirit, Poreč is a true gem for both tourists and athletes alike. Its picturesque old town, world-renowned Euphrasian Basilica (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and endless seaside promenades offer a perfect setting for exploration and relaxation.
But Poreč isn’t just about beauty—it’s also a city with a strong sporting soul. Home to world-class facilities and a passionate local sports culture, Poreč has hosted numerous international events and welcomes athletes from around the globe.
Plava Laguna d.d. – Official accommodation and venues partner
Plava Laguna j.s.c. is a company backed by more than 65 years of successful operation and development, based on ecological principles and sustainable development, during which time it continuously occupied leadership position in the Croatian tourism. The long-standing tradition of achieving great results and the upward trend are the results of thoughtful and systematic improvements of products, in line with the corporate core values, and by taking care of preserving financial stability as a fundamental long-term goal.
The core business of Plava Laguna is hospitality and tourism, and in destinations in which it operates – Poreč and Umag and through a branch in the Dubrovnik area – manages hotels, resorts and campsites with the capacity to accommodate more than 44 thousand guests daily in approximately 17 thousand accommodation units within a structure of 20 hotels, 10 apartment villages and 9 campsites. In addition, Plava Laguna manages two marinas with 360 berths and a number of restaurants and bars, sports and other facilities to complement the basic accommodation offer. The company continuously invests significant capital funds in the improvement of the infrastructure and facilities, service quality and destination management, among other things, through the organisation of major sports events such as the ATP tennis tournament in Umag – „Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag“ and the triathlon race „Plava Laguna Ironman 70.3 Poreč, Istria – Croatia“.
Plava Laguna employs more than 3 thousand employees at the peak of the tourist season, and annually achieves over 5 million overnight stays.
But Poreč isn’t just about beauty—it’s also a city with a strong sporting soul. Home to world-class facilities and a passionate local sports culture, Poreč has hosted numerous international events and welcomes athletes from around the globe.
Hotel Delfin
Zelena laguna 27, 52440 Poreč, Istria, Croatia
The Delfin hotel occupies a superb location in Zelena Resort, just outside Poreč, on its own verdant peninsula offering ample shade and protection from the sun along a strip of beaches of all kinds. There are plenty of refreshment stalls selling fruit and snacks along the beach, as well as restaurant, so you can stay there all day if you like.
LOCATION :
- 5km from Poreč
- 60km from the Airport Pula
ACCOMMODATION :
- 794 rooms
- Size of the rooms: from 11 to 27 m2
- 6 floors
- Children’s playground
FACILITIES :
- Outdoor sea water pool - 314 m2
- Spray park – a water playgroundon more than 1000 m2
- Beach 50m from the Hotel
- Tourist train: every 30 min
- Sport centres and sport halls
Traveling to Poreč
Arriving by plane to Pula Airport:
If you are arriving by regular, low cost or charter flights, you will land at the Pula airport, the biggest international airport in Istria. The Pula airport is only 60 km away from the Poreč, so you can easily get there by taxi, bus or organized transport. Pula Airport is one of the nine in Croatia.