***Places Hotel by Valamar, Dalmacija***

We are delighted to announce the renewal of our partnership with Valamar Hotels for #12Croatia, taking place on the stunning island of Hvar in Dalmatia. Valamar's Helios Faros and Arkada Hotel in Stari Grad will once again serve as our event base, providing our swimmers with the exceptional comfort and hospitality that has become a hallmark of the UltraSwim 33.3 experience.

Valamar is Croatia's leading hospitality group, managing over 36 hotels and resorts along the Adriatic coast, and their property in Stari Grad has been the perfect home for our swimmers since our first Croatia event. We are proud to continue this partnership as we head into our third Croatia edition.

Choosing the right venue for an UltraSwim 33.3 event is about far more than just beds and breakfast. Our venues are carefully chosen to align with our values, relating to the experience they offer our swimmers, their connection to the local community, and their commitment to sustainability. Valamar ticks every one of those boxes.

WHY VALAMAR?

Sustainability is central to how both UltraSwim 33.3 and Valamar operate, and it is one of the reasons this partnership feels like such a natural fit.

At UltraSwim 33.3, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact at every event. We operate a strict no single-use plastic policy, we educate our swimmers on how to reduce their environmental footprint, and we seek out partners and venues that share this commitment.

Valamar's sustainability credentials are equally impressive. Valamar has almost completely eliminated single-use plastics across their hotels and campsites which is a policy that deeply aligns with our own. They have planted 23,200 trees in partnership with their guests between 2022 and 2025, generate their own renewable energy, and source 78% of their food from local suppliers.

Both organisations also share a deep respect for the Adriatic Sea itself. Ultraswim 33.3 and Valamar both have connections with the Dalmatian Island Environmental Foundation, which you can find out more about here.

For a swimming event that takes place entirely in the Adriatic, partnering with a hotel group that actively protects its marine ecosystem is something we are extremely proud of.

***Swimming along the Dalmatian Coast - UltraSwim 33.3 #7Croatia***

At UltraSwim 33.3, we also believe that the experience extends well beyond the water. After hours of swimming through the crystal-clear Adriatic, coming back to a room like this is exactly what your body and mind deserve. Valamar's rooms at Helios Faros are designed with a warm, natural aesthetic that feels in tune with the Hvar landscape. This is the recovery you have earned after your swim! We work hard to make sure that every element of an UltraSwim 33.3 event is considered, and where you rest your head each night is no exception.