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Natural baths, beaches Bele Skale (Beach) is a coastal bathing area that is part of the Strunjan Landscape Park. The popular bathing areas are also nearby, such as a smaller bathing area with a pier, below the Belvedere tourist resort, Simon Bay area, Moon Bay, Strunjan beach and more. The area of the Strunjan Landscape Park covers the whole of the Strunjan Peninsula, from the Simon Bay to the mouth of the Strunjan creek, including about 200 meters of sea belt, the inland area of the Strunjan Bay, with picturesque Strunjan salt pans and the Stjuza Lagoon. The Slovenian coast is characterized by features: steep cliff and sea coasts, salt pans and sunny slopes with olive groves and vineyards. You can also walk to the Bele skale (beach) area from the Belvedere tourist settlement, located along the Izola - Portoroz road. Ascending to the Belvedere and walking along the ridge, visitors can enjoy views of the Strunjan and Trieste Gulfs. Above the Gulf of Moon we approach the cliff, the precipitous wall above the sea. From Strunjan Cross, the path can continue towards the Strunjan Cape or descend past the olive groves to the Stjuza Lagoon and the salt pans. The Strunjan Cliff, with its 80 meters in height and 4 kilometers in length, is the highest and the longest flysch cliff on the eastern Adriatic coast. Bele skale (beach) are blocks of limestone breccia that broke away from the layers in the slope and crashed to shore. The area is very popular and visited mostly by individuals and couples who want privacy and enjoyment of peace without disturbing others. Mostly nudists swim in the bay.
Portoroz is the world famous and largest seaside resort in Slovenia. Local and foreign visitors have long been attracted by the mild Mediterranean climate, sandy coastal plains and lush vegetation. It was probably known as a health resort in the 13th century. The first military health resort hotel was built in 1830. Towards rapid development helped the electric tram, which connected Portoroz with Piran and the former railway station in St. Lucija. Portoroz became an international tourist destination with the summer and winter season already before the First World War. The place experienced a strong development of tourism after 1971, when the Emona Hotels, the luxury Metropol Hotel and the Bernardin Resort in 1976 were built. In parallel with the construction of hotel complexes, the coastal bathing plain was artificially enlarged. Today, the beach in Portoroz is covered with piers, there is a promenade, a water sports center, a playground for children and more. The beach of Portoroz is divided into a sandy part and a grassy area, with both loungers available to visitors. There are also many restaurants and bars along the beach where we can relax in comfortable seats and enjoy delicious culinary specialities.
Ankaran is a small village located on the southern slope of the Miljsko peninsula, at the beginning of the Slovenian part of the Istrian coast. Ankaran is about five kilometers away from the nearby town of Koper. The area was inhabited already in Roman times, because of its natural location it is protected from the winds. The early development of tourism was influenced by its favorable, sunny location, lush Mediterranean vegetation and mild climate. In nearby Valdoltra there is a well-known orthopedic hospital, and at Debeli rtic is a youth spa. Adria Ankaran is a tourist complex that offers various accommodations such as Hotel Convent, Vila Cedra, Vila Bor, Vila Adriatic or Adria Apartments. The Convent Hotel is a former Benedictine monastery that was completely renovated in 2011. Outdoor lovers can enjoy the Adria campsite, which is the largest and one of the most well maintained campsites on the Slovenian coast. The tourist complex offers guests restaurants and bars, a mini-shop, a wellness center and other amenities. Recreational amenities include a bowling center, bowling alley, beach volleyball court, miniature golf, football and basketball courts, table tennis courts, tennis courts, water park and water sports. The wellness center offers saunas, an indoor pool, an outdoor Olympic pool, fitness and massages and treatments. Upon entering the tourist complex, at the reception of the camp is the Ankaran Tourist Center, which offers visitors a lot of information about the offer of the complex and the offer of Slovenian Istria. The Adria Ankaran Resort offers a spacious beach with a pier, mostly paved. Shade is available right next to the beach, under old pines and olive trees. The outdoor Olympic pool has seawater and sun loungers and umbrellas along with the beach. The beach itself offers Thai massage. Children can enjoy the children's pool and several guarded games, as well as their animation and care. Near the sea there is a self-service restaurant with daily service, Taverna a la carte with Mediterranean dishes and Adria Bar with refreshments.
The Grand Hotel Bernardin is a prestigious part of the Bernardin Tourist Complex between Portoroz and Piran. It is distinguished by its beautiful location right by the sea. The hotel provides services that exceed five stars in quality. It is an ideal place for a short or long vacation on the Slovenian coast. The Grand Hotel Bernardin is surrounded by a green, peaceful environment and beautiful location right by the sea. They offer free on-site parking and free wi-fi. The hotel has 241 modern rooms with balconies and sea views. In addition, the hotel complex features a heated seawater pool, Sunset and Cave Restaurant, Grand Cafe, Cocktail Lounge with piano, Paradise Spa Wellness Center, Grand Garden Covered Terrace and Bernardin Lagoon. The hotel has the largest congress center in Slovenia, which is ideal for organizing various events on one of the most beautiful part of the Slovenian coast. The largest hall is Europa, which can accommodate up to 1,100 people and is equipped with high-end audio-video equipment. The multifunctional design of the Bernardin Convention Center enables the organization of events such as seminars, congresses, presentations, business meetings, press conferences, as well as formal dinners, fashion shows and banquets. The hotel also helps organize an unforgettable wedding. The Grand Hotel Bernardin is located right next to the hotel and is equipped with comfortable deck chairs and umbrellas. The beautifully landscaped private beach is partly paved, rocky and sandy and equipped with piers. There is also a swimming pool for children and a Tropic bar where guests can enjoy a wide range of refreshments. A novelty on the beach is the Perfect Summer Club program with a special set of services designed for all those who want to pamper themselves further.
Bernardin is a hotel resort on the Slovenian coast. It is located between Piran and Portorož. The resort includes the Grand Bernardin Hotel, Histrion Hotel, Villas Park Hotel, Convention Center, the Wellness Center, Bernardin Lagoon and Bernardin Casino. Within the Villa Park Hotel there is a beach with Arcobaleno's new outdoor pool. The hotel connects five villas, which are Vila Galeb, Vila Orada, Vila Nimfa, Vila Galeja and apartments Vila Barka. The villas are interconnected and built in the Istrian style. All rooms are completely renovated and heated. They also have a renovated reception. The restaurant and a reception are dislocated. Some rooms have a balcony, others have views of the sea, park or street. The villas are connected by a shopping street with restaurants and bars. The Mediterranean Tavern and Barka Fish Restaurant are well known. The hotel beach is also accessible to outside visitors. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are available. The Arcobaleno outdoor pool has various children's attractions. At the Tropic Bar, you can refresh yourself with drinks and ice cream and have a snack. The beach is paved, sandy and grass. You can borrow deck chairs and umbrellas, and there is some shade under the pines. A volleyball court is available for recreation. There are various walking paths along the coast, which invites you to explore and discover new corners.
Cape Debeli Rtic extends on the northern part of the Slovenian coast, near the border with Italy. The Mediterranean Park and the coastline at Debeli Rtic are protected and therefore a special regime is in force, which prohibits all interventions and destruction of natural heritage. Debeli Rtic Youth Spa and Debeli Rtic RKS Resort are located on Debeli Rtic, built in 1955. The protected area covers about eight hundred meters of coastline in the westernmost area of the Debeli Rtic Peninsula. It includes a 200 meter coastal strip, cliff walls and edge, and a terrace at the foot of the cliff. The picturesque cliff walls are 12 to 21 meters high and have different geomorphological composition. Cliff is overgrown with heat-loving plants such as small autumn, beetle and more. The rocky seabed is overgrown with algae or on the seaweed sand, with many animals in the home, such as oysters, edible mussels, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, sulfur sponges, small spider and others. The Slovenian Red Cross Youth Health Resort and Resort Debeli Rtic are an ideal place for relaxing in unspoiled nature in the middle of a Mediterranean park. It comprises a resort center, a health and wellness center, an adventure center and a business center. Accommodations at Hotel Arija, Hotel Bor and youth hostels are available. The beach at Debeli Rtic is rocky and partly sandy, while the central part has a swimming pool. In the immediate vicinity of the pool is an amphitheater where various activities take place.
City Baths Koper is located near the Marina Koper. It is the only and main public bath in the city, which attracts many local people in hot summer days. The Baths Koper has available natural shadow under the pine trees with the grassy area, two piers, playground for children, toilets, showers and changing room. For infirm people is taking care of with the special pier for access to the sea. City Baths Koper has gravelly beach and the water deeps gradually, so it is also suitable for children. City Baths Koper is bordered with the net, which assures bigger cleanness and safety. There is the bar and the confectionery. The parking place is situated near the park by the bypass and is payable by the city tariff.
Piran is the city which is the best preserved city cultural monument in Slovenian Istria. It is a valuable and very special old port town, who is the closest neighbor of the fashionable Portoroz. Piran is completely protected by monuments and its inhabitants mostly live from tourism. Piran got its present appearance at the end of the 19th century. Tartini's market has emerged by seizing the inland port. The city extended southeast toward Bernardin, where they built a shipyard. Today, Piran is the administrative center of the municipality. The city has many cultural institutions and schools. The Maritime Museum is rich in works of art and history. The Piran Archives is one of the richest in Slovenia, containing a collection of documents from the 12th century onwards. The cultural pulse is enlivened by numerous galleries with events and various exhibitions. During the summer, various concerts and other cultural events attract foreign and domestic visitors. With its preserved historical monuments and Mediterranean architecture, Piran is a true open-air museum. On the small hill above the town stands the Saint George's Church (Cathedral), who is the protector of Piran. From here you can enjoy a wonderful view of Piran and its surroundings, also across the sea to the Italian and Croatian coasts. The city is surrounded by walls, which makes Piran a member of the European Association of Wall Cities. The beach below the St. George's Church is known as the wild beach used mainly by nudists.
Camping Lucija is situated on the green Soca peninsula. The campsite lies at six hectares with a capacity of 1000 guests. The Camp Lucija is contemporarily equipped. It has a restaurant with excellent Istrian specialities and a shop. There are also availabe refrigerators. The camping is separated to the Zone A and Zone B. The Zone A is situated by the sea and it has electricity and the water. The Zone B has only electricity. Guests can rent various water sports equipment during the summer months. They have a playground for children. The beach is stony and grassy. For those who prefer active holidays, mini golf courses, tennis courts, volleyball, basketball, football, handball and boules courts as well as a bowling alley are available near the campsite. In additional offer are musical, dance evenings and animation programmes. From the centre of Portoroz to the Camp Lucija is approximately one kilometer. In Portoroz they have many restaurants, bars, shops, Casino and some location, where is a lively night life. You can go to shorter or longer walks. Just above the Camping Lucija is a Forma Viva, a collection of stone sculptures. Nearby is also the garden of cacti, where you can see many kinds of cacti and you can also buy them.
Cape Seca is located between Portoroz and Secovlje Salt-pans in the nearness of the Camping Lucija. Camping Lucija is a modern camp with place for about 1000 guests. On the edge of the Cape Seca is a wild beach, which is a popular place for locals and tourists. We can take a walk by the meadow and enjoy in beautiful views to Portoroz and surroundings. On the hill above the coast is Forma Viva, where we can see the collection of stony sculptures from the Istrian rock. It is situated in the nice olive park and for the visiting we do not have to pay the entrance fee. The footpath from the Camping Lucija ends by the parking place of the Inn Ribic. Inn Ribic is famous by excellent made fish dishes and home wine. In the nearness is located the Garden of cacti. We can see lots of species of cacti. The owner is especially proud to cactus from the year 1955.
Izola is a picturesque Mediterranean town stretching on the coast between Piran and Izola. It is an important city of Slovenian Istria with a well-developed craft and economic activity. The favorable Mediterranean climate and enviable location enabled Izola to develop tourism in the second half of the 19th century. The city experienced a real boom after 1960, when the Belvedere tourist resort and Simon's Bay were built. Since then, tourism has been an important factor influencing the pulse and image of present Izola. The hotel settlement of Simon's Bay is spread in the shelter of a variety of Mediterranean greenery, where in the Roman period the Halietum settlement was. The resort offers guests comfortable accommodations at the hotel and summer cottages, and offers many recreational and sports facilities ranging from swimming pools to tennis courts and miniature golf. The hotel beach is located in a natural bay and is partly sandy and therefore suitable for families with young children. For the youngest is the Mini Izola club where they can enjoy a slide or play on the sand. Guests can stroll along the many walking trails, some run right by the sea and others in the pleasant shade of greenery. Near Simon Bay is the picturesque old town of Izola, which has preserved the medieval design of the Mediterranean city with a church on a hill, intertwined narrow streets, tall houses and an inland harbor protected by the waves. The most important landmarks are the Municipal Palace, which was built in 1325, a prayer house, a cultural home, Saint Catherine's Church, Besenghi Palace, Manzioli House, Lovisato House, Saint Mary Alietska Church and more.
Strunjan is a coastal settlement located between Piran and Izola in the Municipality of Piran. It is less developed in tourism than nearby Portorož. It is especially intended for those who want a peaceful break. It covers small villages of Marcane, Karbonar, Ronek, Sv. Duh and Pretski Gric. At the end of the Gulf of Strunjan are the Strunjan salt pans and the Stjuza sea lagoon is nearby. Residents are involved in wine culture, fruit growing and early vegetables production. In the Strunjan valley, khaki or golden apple is grown and in November there is an event of khaki, where they present this fruit and the possibility of its use in cuisine. Strunjan has a well-kept beach - the Talaso bath, which is partly stone and partly concrete. It attracts many locals and other visitors during the summer. Near the beach, below the Strunjan Cliff, lies the most beautiful part of the Slovenian coast - the Moon Bay or Bay of Saint Cross. Near Cape Strunjan is located the Church of the Vision of Saint Mary and the former Benedictine monastery, where the Elvira Vatovec Training Center is now located. Part of the Strunjan area has been protected as a Strunjan Landscape Park since 1990. The Landscape Park is the longest continuous stretch of natural coastline in the Gulf of Trieste.