More than 500 take a New Year's dip in the sea

Portorož, 1 January - The annual New Year's dip in the seaside resort of Portorož saw a record turnout again this year with 545 plunging into the sea on Sunday, about a hundred more than a year ago.

Portorož A New Year's plunge into the sea on the Slovenian coast. Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož
A New Year's plunge into the sea on the Slovenian coast.
Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož Swimmers in period costumes among those taking a New Year's dip in the sea. Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož
Swimmers in period costumes among those taking a New Year's dip in the sea.
Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož Crowds gather to watch a New Year's dip into the sea on the Slovenian coast. Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož
Crowds gather to watch a New Year's dip into the sea on the Slovenian coast.
Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož A New Year's plunge into the sea on the Slovenian coast. Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož
A New Year's plunge into the sea on the Slovenian coast.
Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož Crowds gather to watch a New Year's dip into the sea on the Slovenian coast. Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

Portorož
Crowds gather to watch a New Year's dip into the sea on the Slovenian coast.
Photo: Mitja Volčanšek/STA

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