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The Slovenia coast
The
Slovenia coast is only 46kms long and has no sandy beaches to speak
of. Portoroz (Port of Roses) is the largest resort and,
although modern in appearance, has a long history. There are
plenty of hotels, bars, restaurants and shops that help make this a popular
beach resort. Right on the border with Croatia, to the south of Portoroz
you will find the Salt Pans of Secovlje. The only place
where salt is still harvested in Slovenia, it is now a designated regional
park. Two kilometres north of Portoroz you will find the charming coastal
town of Piran, whose medieval centre bears witness to
500 years of Venetian rule with narrow alleyways, tightly packed houses
and beautiful churches. The delightful main square, Tartinijev Trg, (named
after Giuseppe Tartini, the famous violin virtuoso) is just opposite the
harbour. At the tip of the peninsular of Piran you will find the main bathing
area (man-made), a handful of restaurants overlooking the sea, and some
of the best diving along this coast. To the north of Piran is Koper,
Slovenia's largest coastal town, and although uninspiring from a distance,
it has a beautifully preserved medieval centre. For the active, there are
plenty of opportunities for sailing, swimming, windsurfing and hang-gliding
along the Slovenian coast.