Pical Resort, Valamar Collection
Beachfront resort comfort with pools for every season
About this hotel
Pical Resort, part of the Valamar Collection, offers direct beachfront access with sea views in Poreč, alongside spa facilities, a sauna, fitness centre and both an indoor and a seasonal outdoor pool. Rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, minibars and flat-screen TVs, with family rooms and balconies available for larger groups. A family-friendly restaurant serves Italian, Mediterranean and local cuisine, and Parentino Beach sits a 7-minute walk away, with the Euphrasian Basilica roughly 1 km from the resort. For a family wanting resort-scale pool infrastructure, indoor and outdoor both, alongside genuine beachfront access, Pical Resort stands among the more complete options near Istralandia. The resort's beachfront position also means a full sea day requires no driving whatsoever, a genuine advantage for families who would rather not add another car trip to an Istralandia week.
- Beachfront resort
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Spa facilities
Our take
This suits families wanting a full resort experience with both indoor and outdoor pools, direct beachfront access and spa facilities all in one property, useful for rest days between Istralandia visits regardless of weather. It suits fewer budget-focused travelers, since the resort-scale offering carries a price point above the area's simpler boutique hotels.
- ✓Use the indoor pool on cooler or rainy days when Istralandia's outdoor slides are less appealing.
- ✓Book family rooms with balconies early for peak season, given the resort's popularity for beachfront access.
- ✓Walk the 7 minutes to Parentino Beach for a change of scenery from the resort's own pools.
Why we love it
- Direct beachfront access
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Spa, sauna and fitness centre
- 7-minute walk to Parentino Beach
Why guests love itPical Resort's indoor pool saved one grey morning when nobody wanted another outdoor slide day after Istralandia, while the beachfront access covered the sunnier afternoons perfectly. The spa gave the adults a proper break while older kids used the fitness centre and pool independently. It is a genuine resort in scale, and for a family wanting that level of infrastructure so close to Poreč's beach, it delivered on all fronts.