Portoroz
Portoroz is one of the most visited resorts in Slovenia, located 150 km away from the capital. Many tourists consider Portoroz to be the most convenient and comfortable city in Slovenia for recreation and recovery, which is greatly facilitated by the access to the Gulf of Piran of the Adriatic Sea. Moderate Mediterranean climate and thermo-mineral water springs from the ground create perfect conditions for treatment of musculoskeletal apparatus, respiratory system, nervous system, gynecological diseases, gastrointestinal diseases and other groups of diseases.
History
It translates the name from Italian quite simply: "Port of Rose". The Italian name of Portoroz is explained by the fact that almost all the lands on the Adriatic coast, including modern Portoroz and the neighbouring Piran, since VII belonged to the Byzantine Empire. Portoroz owes its appearance to the Piran, where Illyrian settlements were based in prehistoric times, then until 178 BC the Celtic tribes lived there, and then it was captured by the Roman Empire.
In the XII century Benedictines came to Piran and founded 4 large monasteries and more than a dozen small churches, including the church of St. Mary the Rosary, built on the bay. In 1251 year the bay near the church was named after it "Portus sanctae mariae de Rosa". This explains the roses in the name of the city and has nothing to do with flowers. And Portoroz began to develop thanks to the same monks who successfully treated rheumatic diseases, ascites, respiratory diseases and other diseases with thermal waters. The official status of Portoroz resort was obtained only in 1885 after the opening of the first hospital, and in 1910 the first large hotel - "Palace" - was opened.
Attractions
Piran
The main attraction in the vicinity of Portoroz is the previously mentioned city of Piran, Slovenian Venice. The main attraction in the vicinity of Portoroz is the previously mentioned city of Piran, the Slovenian Canals and gondoliers are not here, but the architecture of the times of the Republic of Venice is very similar to medieval Italy, and the atmosphere here is equally romantic. You'll find many narrow cobbled streets, ancient churches and the ruins of the castle wall. You can walk from Portoroz on foot in 20-30 minutes, by bus in 5 minutes.
Isola
Another old town in the vicinity of Portoroz. The town is notable for its quietness and tranquility, excellent conditions for beach recreation, windsurfing and yachting schools, delicious food in restaurants and cafes. We advise you to visit the Great Square, the Besengi del Ulla Palace, the Manzoglia Palace and the City Hall.
Koper
We continue to travel through the nearby towns. If you liked Piran or Isola, the sights are essentially the same. Among the monuments of architecture of the epoch of the Venetian Republic special attention should be paid to the Pretoria Palace on the Titov Trg Square, the neighbouring Palace of Loggia (and located inside the art gallery), the palaces of Armerigonya and Totto, the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Children will be much more interested in going to the city's Kopera Zoo or the local water park.
Secovije Salina
Such a colorful name was given to a natural park just five kilometers away from Portoroz. Since ancient times salt has been mined here and continues to be mined to this day, which played an important role in the economic development of the region. Here you can learn interesting information about the methods of salt mining, breathe in the recovery air, visit the salt museum for a fee. The park itself is a free entrance, by the way. You can also sign up for a thalassotherapy session if you wish.
Strunjan
Nature Park "Strunjan" is located four kilometers from the resort. Compared to the park "Secovije Salina" it is less informative in terms of expanding the horizons, but it is much more beautiful. On the left side there are white cliffs buried in greenery and an emerald sea, on the right side there are vineyards, olive plantations and beautiful park alleys. From Portoroz you can go to the largest cave in Slovenia, the Postojna Cave, described in one of the articles on our website.
As you could understand, Portoroz itself is not rich in sights, which is not surprising for a city with a population of less than 3000 people and an area of 3 km2. Ladies' handbag museum just opened, except. And just have fun and enjoyable time walking along the beautiful streets, enjoying the performances of street musicians, in numerous swimming pools and restaurants. Gamblers can put a couple of coins down in slot machines, playgrounds and clubs have been created for children, girls will be able to go to a few shops and boutiques.