The Slovenian share of the Adriatic coast is 46 kilometres long, between the Italian and Croatian borders. As the most approximate sea to Central Europe it can be reached easily, particularly thanks to the fresh motorway system.
The standard of the hotels, the gastronomy, amusement, the assortment of events and the tourism infrastructure are among the top-quality in the Adriatic area and can endure whatsoever comparison with other European top holiday destinations. If you are looking for classy ambience, entertainment and typical beach flair on your vacation, you should come to Portoroz. This bathing and health spa holiday resort, which owns everything that hard-to-please clients looking for amusement could whish for, was already favorite in the time of the Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy. There is a typical beach life on the fine sandy beaches of the great bathing resorts during the day. One strolls on the promenade, enjoys a coffee cappuccino in a beach café and watches the vibrant hustle and hustle. Numerous dress shops and sale stands tempt you for shopping.
In the eve, however, Portoroz presents its special charm. Everything is possible. Choose between the thrills in the gambling casino, a romantic dinner in a restaurant or dancing at a disco. Numerous major 4 and 5 star hotels with idyllic ambiance and all imaginable possibilities of leisure are located in supreme locations along the coast. The place as well boasts a thermal spring with a Thallasso centre and many other facilities for wellness.
It is more silent in the smaller places and bays of the Slovenian sea-coast. Romantics and those interested in culture will prefer the tiny medieval fishing towns of Piran, Izola and Koper. Quiet is the superb advantage of the bay of Strunjan.
In the midst of rich Mediterranean flora, with nice odorous pine trees and cedar trees, it possesses a particularly gentle and salubrious clime because of the ancient salt pans. With its advanced therapy center by the sea, Strunjan is not just a superb alternative for bathing holidays but also for wellness cures and health.
A particularly fascinating place to see is the salt pans of Secovlje, placed at the coast south of Portoroz. It is declared national park at 2003, and the fields for salt production that have lasted since the 14th century, present themselves as a special nature reserve, containing over 200 different sea and migrant birds and exceptional plants. At traditional public festivals between April and August the grandness of this treasure is substantially celebrated by the population.
