Being just 46,6 kilometers long, Slovenian coastline is one of the shortest in the world. There are only two countries in Europe that have shorter cost (Bosnia & Herzegovina and Monaco). But despite this fact, Slovenian coastline is regarded as one of the most diverse corners of the country: from historic Venetian towns, to picturesque salt plants; and from chic tourist resorts to gorgeous natural reserves.
The towns of the Adriatic coast and the tiny villages in its bucolic hinterland should definitely be included in every itinerary of Slovenia. Its developed infrastructure makes the coast a great place for beach holidays. Alternatively, it can only serve as a base from where you explore the wonderful region of Karst or the heart-shaped peninsula of Istria.
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Explore the historic towns of the Slovenian coastline
PIRAN
Piran is – without a doubt – the most popular town on the Slovenian cost. Its historic center is among the best-preserve in the whole of Adriatic. This small town sitting on the tip of the long peninsula has been populated since the Roman times, but it was the Venetians who gave him the look and charms it still has today. Beside the many villas from that era, you will also fall in love with the amazing views from its ancient walls.
KOPER
Called Capodistria in Italian (literally meaning “boss of Istria”), Koper is the most important town of the region. Despite having a large port, Koper is full of gorgeous historic buildings. Most of them are concentrated around its main square named after Yugoslav leader Tito. There you can climb up the 36-meter high City Tower and admire the nearby cathedral, the Loggia Palace and the Praetor Palace.
IZOLA
Like its name suggests, once upon a time Izola (Isola in Italian) was a tiny island. During the French occupation in the early 19th century, its town walls were pulled down and used to fill the narrow channel separating the island from the mainland. Mayne not as pretty as Piran, nor as grand as Koper; Izola is still worth exploring. Take a stroll along its pleasant promenade, sip a glass of aperol spritz, enjoy a cone of ice-cream and watch the world go by.
Enjoy summer holidays on the Adriatic coast
Besides the historic towns on the Slovenian coastline that we mentioned above, there are other places where you can simply tilt your head back, read a book and enjoy a refreshing swim under the hot summer sun. The most important tourist place in the region is Portorož (meaning “the port of flowers”). This modern town offers a relaxing seaside atmosphere and a wide range of luxurious hotels, the most iconic being Kempinski Palace, opened back in 1910.
For many years, Portoroz has been a place where the aristocracy and other members of higher classes come to try our the miraculous salt mud that emerged from the salt pans of Sečovije and has incredible rejuvenating effects. This particular substance forms during the crystallisation of salt and it is proved to have many healing powers. Those who have tried this famous mud-wraps report that it relieves pain in muscles as well as joints. Increasingly, the salt mud of Portoroz has also been used for beauty purposes after it has been proven that accelerates the excretion of waste from the body, has the effect on reducing cellulite, reshapes posture and cleans skin.
RELAX
Slovenian coastline offers numerous small beaches where you can relax and enjoy your holidays. Besides Portoroz there are also beaches with great tourist infrastructure in Koper, Izola, Ankaran and Stunjan.
If you are looking for a more quiet place where you can escape the masses, try the wild long beach under the Strunjan cliff or the beach at the so-called Whiter rocks near Izola.
Most of the hotels are equipped with first-class spa and wellness centres that attract VIP guests from all over Europe and beyond. Furthermore, you can also a get a revitalizing massage at the open-air spa center near Sečovlje salt pans. These innovative wellness facilities are part of a long tradition that started more than a century ago with the discover of a miraculous salt mud.
As you can see, Slovenian coast is still a great boutique destination worth visiting. Let us know if wellness activities such as saltpan mud wraps or sea salt scrubs are something you would be interested in while traveling to Slovenia. We will make sure to include these activities into your tailor-made itinerary.
EXPLORE THE SLOVENIAN COASTLINE
The coast of Slovenia is great even if you can’t sit still for a very long time and beach holidays really aren’t your cup of tea. You can go hiking across the high cliffs, walk or cycle through the natural resorts or rent a stand-up-paddle.
Nature lovers shouldn’t miss the opportunity to explore the large complex of Sečovlje Salina Nature Park which has been preserved within the NATURA 2000 network due to its exceptional natural environment. There you can find numerous truly unique plant and animal species which were able to adapt to the quite extreme salty conditions.
Another great place to explore on foot is the Strunjan Nature Reserve, home of the highest flysch cliff in the east part of the Adriatic. The views above the Moon Bay below are noting short of breathtaking.
Want more? There are other unique travel experiences on the Slovenian coastline that we can include into your personalized trip. You might be interested in truffle hunting in the woods of its mysteries hinterland, salt raking in the Sečovlje Natural Park or a boat trip to the boutique fish farm where they like to brag about the delicious Piran bass, apparently the best of its kind.
Visit the northernmost part of the Mediterranean
ISTRIA – PENINUSLA OF THREE NATIONS
The Slovenian coastline and its hinterland are part of the magical peninsula of Istra, famous not just for the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea, but also for its numerous historic monuments and gastronomy delights. Major part of the peninsula lies in Croatia, but small chunks also belong to Slovenia and Italy, creating an interesting cultural mix. You can learn all about its complex history and taste the delicious local dishes on our popular week-long private trip to Istria which also includes Croatian capital Zagreb, Slovenian capital Ljubljana and the cosmopolitan Italian city of Trieste. Upon your request, we can add any other daily excursion you are interests in.
Interested in spending a few day on the Slovenian coast? Apart from exploring the narrow streets of the gorgeous venetian town of Piran, you can also opt for other unique experiences or simply enjoy the beach.
Send us un inquiry for more information about the activates in the region. As a local travel agency, specialized in personalized trips all over the Balkans, we will make sure to prepare an unforgeable experience for you and your family or friends.
