Do this: the aquapark near Poreč (Istria, Croatia) has everything for a great day

Something to do in Istria, Croatia: visit Aquapark Aquacolors Poreč. Aquacolors is one of the largest water parks in south-eastern Europe. Which promises plenty of fun in the water. We went to see the park.

Aquapark Aquacolors Poreč: give your life some colour

One reason we love travelling is that it ‘colours’ our lives. However much we enjoy working hard, on New Year's Eve it is the holidays we think back on.

The relaxed mood, all those remarkable sights and the scorching sun: it stays with you. Travelling is about collecting beautiful memories rather than things, that is the idea.

Croatian tourism plays to that way of living rather well. The country stands for being ‘full of life’, literally (Croatia Full of Life). And Aquapark Aquacolors goes one better with color your life.

It has to be said: they pull it off nicely there near Poreč. The park in Istria has everything for a great day.

Big slides, great action

• With at least 12 big slides there is plenty of great action. There are funnels, half-pipes and slides that send you back up again, among others.
• Here and there you slide in the dark, or in the middle of a light show. Plenty of variety in gradients and bends. And in rings and mats as well.
• There are also slides you can ‘simply’ slide down without any extra equipment.

Relaxing at Aquacolors: the ultimate relax zones

All good fun, but between all those steps and slides we want space and relaxation. Happily the aquapark has several relax zones with sun loungers, beanbags and artificial beaches.

Then you can head for the lazy river, by their own account the longest in southern Europe. There you drift in perfect peace on an inflatable ring, around a tropical-looking garden. Absolutely splendid.

Then there are the luxurious water massage benches, plus an extremely cool cocktail bar. All in all, relaxing has been raised to an art form here.

Eating, drinking and paying in the aquapark

Finally, you can order food and drink in many places. From fries and burgers to pizza and local Croatian produce, the choice is pretty generous.

Paying for food and drink can be done afterwards, with the orders stored on your wristband. That wristband also lets you use a locker, if you pay for it in advance .

Online the tickets cheaper. By Croatian standards admission is still on the pricey side, but as far as we are concerned it is ‘doable’. Because the visit already feels like a colourful memory.

So the positive sum of great action and ultimate relax zones counts: color your life. Our independent verdict: 4 out of 5.