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In Opatija on Croatia’s northern Adriatic coast, groups of residents and visitors plunge into icy waters throughout winter.

Video. Does cold-water swimming offer health benefits?

Updated: 08/12/2025 - 15:04 GMT+1

Local swimming group, Opatija Kukali, has been organising winter swims for 22 years.

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