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, specially thanks to the fresh motorway system.
The standard of the hotels, the gastronomy, entertainment, the assortment of events and the tourism infrastructure are among the best in the Adriatic area and can stand whatsoever comparison with other European top holiday destinations. If you are looking for classy ambience, amusement and typical beach flair on your vacation, you should come to Portoroz. This bathing and health spa resort, which has everything that hard-to-please guests searching amusement could whish for, was already popular in the time of the Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy. There is a typical beach life on the fine sandy beaches of the neat bathing resorts during the day. One strolls along the promenade, enjoys a cappuccino coffee in a beach café and watches the vivid hustle and bustle. Many boutiques and sale stands tempt you for shopping.
In the eve, however, Portoroz shows its exceptional appeal. Everything is realizable. Prefer between the thrills in the casino, a romantic dinner in a restaurant or dance at a discotheque. Numerous superior 4 and 5 star hotels with beautiful ambience and all thinkable possibilities of leisure are built-up in supreme positions on the seashore. The place as well features a thermal spring with a Thallasso centre and numerous other facilities for wellness.
It is quieter in the smaller places and bays of the Slovenian coast. Romantics and those curious in culture will favour the tiny medieval fishing towns of Piran, Izola and Koper. Silence is the special advantage of the bay of Strunjan.
In the midst of rich Mediterranean vegetation, with pleasurable smelling pine trees and cedars, it owns a particularly moderate and salubrious clime because of the ancient salt pans. With its advanced therapy center by the sea, Strunjan is not simply a fabulous alternative for bathing holidays but also for health cures and health.
A specially interesting place to see is the salt pans of Secovlje, settled 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 unique nature reservation, accommodating over 200 various sea and migratory birds and exceptional plants. At traditional public festivals between April and August the grandness of this treasure is well celebrated by the population.
