Map of sea coast of Slovenia

Different countries RR, Group 81, from BubbleGum

The Slovenia coast is only 46 kms 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.  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.