All over the world the Adriatic coast is well known for its sunny beaches and excellent tourism, it is really an ideal environment for family vacations, ideal for sailing, renowned for the variety of seafood dishes, and a must for all yachting enthusiasts. Adriatic coast is one of the most beautiful in the whole world; the medieval cities mingle with the modern night life, the sunniest beaches in Europe change in the evening in a cultural heritage full of concerts, theater, and performances. Slovenia has Portorose, Piran, Koper, and Izola as the main Adriatic Coast resorts.

Slovenia Travel: Portorose

The Adriatic coast with its charming Mediterranean towns, the Secovlje salt works, first mentioned in the 13th century, with nearly 200 bird species, and Portorose (Portorož), mentioned in 1251, which offers numerous modern hotels with congress halls, a fully equipped marina, a sport airport, thermal baths, a casino, and many summer entertainment, cultural, and sport events.

Panoramic view of the Adriatic Coast of Slovenia. Music: Giuseppe Tartini.

The Slovenian coast is an attractive tourist region, considered to be the cleanest and most beautiful in Europe with many ports; in fact it is one of the sunniest parts of the Mediterranean. It is relatively close to the major towns in Europe, it can be quickly accessible from neighboring states, with many ways to travel to.

Nowhere in the world is there a more lovely place, than this paradise and its surroundings. In this way the poet defines the glacial lake Bled, situated among solitary mountains. The shore has been turned into a magnificient park with many villages, hotels, Very popular is the medieval Castle of Bled on a bluff overlooking the lake. Today Bled is a modern holiday resort with many hotels, private accomodation facilities, a camp site, wellness centres, and a golf course. Besides cycling and golfing one can engage in more adrenaline sports.

Slovenia Travel: lake Bled

Trips to the island of Bled are possible by the characteristic boats which are rowed in a standing position.

Bled Lake is popular among rowers, for whom numerous rowing competitions are organized. It is renowned as a rowing and regata center and as a starting point for numerous walks, tours, excursions and recreation trips.

The lake also attracts fishermen with fly fishing. In winter, the lake freezes and becomes a popular skating ring. In summer vacations there are many occasions to travel around, do some mountaineering or alpine climbing, rafting, playing tennis or just relaxing in the quiet woods.