# Expansion of recreational swimming facilities in Croatia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/expansion-of-recreational-swimming-facilities-in-croatia
> Updated: 2026-08-19T14:42:10.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Croatia has expanded its recreational infrastructure through the opening of new swimming facilities focused on sustainable and energy-efficient designs.

In July 2026, the town of Čazma opened its first public biological swimming pool as part of the ‘Čazma Natura’ green-tourism project. The 1,665 m² facility utilizes aquatic plants and microorganisms for natural filtration instead of chlorine.

By August 2026, further developments were reported in Pregrada and Vinkovci. Pregrada opened a biological swimming pool project valued at over 4.3 million euros, funded largely through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. Simultaneously, Vinkovci completed a larger complex in Lenije Park worth over 7 million euros, which combined the energy renovation of an existing indoor pool with the construction of new outdoor pools and sports amenities.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: New swimming complexes open in Pregrada and Vinkovci

New swimming and recreational complexes have opened in Pregrada and Vinkovci, Croatia, featuring a natural biological pool and renovated indoor and outdoor facilities.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-swimming-complexes-open-in-pregrada-and-vinkovci

### 2026-07-27: Croatia's First Biological Swimming Pool Opens in Čazma

Croatia inaugurated its first biological swimming pool in Čazma, a plant‑filtered facility promoting sustainable tourism.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatias-first-biological-swimming-pool-opens-in-azma

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