150 Take a New Year's Dip in Portorož

Portorož, 1 January - Around 150 brave people from around Slovenia - a number surprising even the organisers - took part in the 8th traditional New Year's jump in the sea in Portorož on Sunday. The swimmers were cheered by a crowd of passers-by and were also greeted by Piran Mayor Peter Bossman.

Portorož Some 150 jump in the cool water off Portorož for the traditional New Year' swim. Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož
Some 150 jump in the cool water off Portorož for the traditional New Year' swim.
Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož Some 150 jump in the cool water off Portorož for the traditional New Year' swim. Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož
Some 150 jump in the cool water off Portorož for the traditional New Year' swim.
Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož Some 150 jump in the cool water off Portorož for the traditional New Year' swim. Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož
Some 150 jump in the cool water off Portorož for the traditional New Year' swim.
Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož Some 150 jump in the cool water off Portorož for the traditional New Year' swim. Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož
Some 150 jump in the cool water off Portorož for the traditional New Year' swim.
Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož Some 150 jump in the cool water off Portorož for the traditional New Year' swim. Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož
Some 150 jump in the cool water off Portorož for the traditional New Year' swim.
Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

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