Mermaids and tritons professionals and amateurs from Spain, Switzerland, Belgium and Colombia have met this morning at Aqua Natura Benidorm to participate in the first day of the II National Meeting of Mermaids and Tritons. Nearly 3,000 people have visited the water park today to see the demonstration of mermaids, which also have registered 320 amateur mermaids and tritons.

This is a unique event in Spain that brought together more than 20 professional mermaids and tritons and participants from all over Spain. Specifically, professional swimmers from León, Madrid, Alicante, Valencia, Salamanca, Guadalajara and Ourense have attended. There was also international representation from countries such as Switzerland, Belgium and Colombia.

Among the professional mermaids and tritons that have participated today, and that will also participate tomorrow Sunday in the event, are Verónica Mermaid, specialist in marine cetaceans and apnea; Luis David Amor Merman, veterinarian and specialist in sea lions; Naomi Mermaid, Tanidia Mermaid, Irial Mermaid, Mermaid Leucas, among others.

The professional mermaids and tritons starred in a swimming exhibition in the main wave pool of the water park, which ended on the artificial beach of the pool for a pose with the rest of the amateur mermaids and tritons. Afterwards the PS Water club from Benidorm performed a synchronised swimming demonstration, with 21 swimmers from the junior and children’s categories taking part.

The organisation by Aqua Natura Benidorm of this meeting has a double objective. On the one hand, it seeks to raise awareness of the need to conserve and protect marine ecosystems, and on the other hand, it aims to promote the sport of swimming with mermaids and tritons tails.

The programme of the 2nd National Mermaids and Tritons Meeting has included the development of other entertainment activities by popular cartoon characters, a face-painting and bright tattoo workshop and a marine games library. There was also an informative talk on marine diversity.

One of the professional mermaids, Verónica Mermaid, was in charge of a storytelling session with the children. The day’s entertainment concluded with a foam party. The event was organised in collaboration with Sirenas Spain, Divertysub, Happy Tails, Kuaki Mermaids, Mercalicante, El Valle snacks and Intex.

Intex, leader in removable pools and inflatable products, is sponsoring the event for the second year. For the occasion, it has filled one of the park’s pools with glittery floats with mermaid tails and has brought an inflatable mega flamingo. In addition, the guest mermaids made an appearance on Canopi Island.

Closing day of the meeting

The II National Meeting of Mermaids and Tritons of Aqua Natura Benidorm will close tomorrow Sunday with the last day of this edition. The visiting public will be able to participate in a workshop to make jellyfish with plastic materials to raise awareness among children about the pollution of the oceans due to plastic waste. There will also be another mermaid exhibition and visitors will be able to enjoy a storytelling session led by a mermaid, as well as having fun with other leisure activities.