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Two diverse coastal resorts overlooking the Adriatic Sea. A quaint fishing village and a modern, spa town.
piran & portoroz
Portoroz the `Port of Roses' is a cosmopolitan `Riviera' style resort with a coastline lined with large hotels, restaurants, cafes, shops and palm trees whilst the unspoilt, medieval old seaport of Piran with its narrow streets and Venetian architecture still holds its natural charm.
INFORMATION Airport: Ljubliana. Local Transport: There is a bus service between Piran and Portoroz and local taxis are also available. Transfers: Group transfers to and from the airport and your chosen hotel are included, Private transfers are available at a supplement on request. Transfer time is approx. 1½ hours. Piran is at the tip of a peninsula which is the westernmost part of Slovenia. The old buildings surrounding Tartini square, the marina and lining the narrow streets are still the same as they were many years ago, with shutters and flower filled balconies. Find a rock or a spot along the promenade to watch the yachts pass by. Just 30 minutes walk from Piran, you will find yourself in a metropolis of hotels, spas and shops in Portoroz. The promenade has gardens, a beach and swimming areas, which are sprawled with tourists enjoying the sunshine glistening off the Adriatic Sea. The extensive spa facilities make it the perfect choice to relax and unwind.
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1 Coastline of Portoroz and Piran 2 Clock Tower, Piran 3 Riviera 4 Hotel Piran
see & do
FOOD & DRINK In Piran there are quaint restaurants serving cappuccinos, pizzas and local specialities plus the coastline is lined with busy restaurants where you can savour your favourite fish dish including mouth-watering baked fish and grilled squid. While away the days in one of the many cafes and restaurants lining the pavements and promenade overlooking the ocean in Portoroz. CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS Tartini Square was named after the wellknown local violinist and composer Guiseppe Tartini (1692 - 1770), who made the name of his birthplace known throughout Europe. Above the city centre of Piran reigns St. George Cathedral. There are many other churches to be discovered plus museums and Tartini and Venetian House.
experiences
The attractions of these coastal resorts is swimming, sunbathing, sailing, windsurfing, cycling, boat trips and scuba diving plus the many excursions on offer. ISOLA Take a boat from Piran to the small fishing town of Isola. Full of culture and history with a marina and a multitude of restaurants and cafés along the waterfront. VENICE £53 per person. Duration: Full day. Departs: Wednesdays or Thursdays. A hydrofoil will whisk you over to the everlasting floating city of romance. When in Venice there is a chance to see the main sites like St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace. Stroll through the picturesque streets or take a romantic Gondola ride. POSTOJNA CAVES & PREDJAMA CASTLE £36 per person. Departs: Sundays. Duration: Full day. The creation of past times at its best with underground caves and disappearing rivers. An electric cave train will take you through subterranean halls and corridors to discover the stalagmites, stalactites, pillars and limestone veils. Explore the fabulous treasure in the Predjama castle, which is hidden in a rock close to the caves. FLAVOUR OF ISTRIA CROATIA £22 per person. Departs: Mondays. Duration: Full day. Why not discover the most favourite Istrian sites in the neighbouring Croatia? Visit Pula with the world's sixth largest preserved amphitheatre, Rovinj, known for its medieval architecture, labyrinth of streets and picturesque squares and Porec, a small harbour with a turbulent past.
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