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How to get there
Portorož has a small airport that only accepts charters from Trieste (flight time is about 30 minutes) and Ljubljana (1-1.5 hours). In addition, Portorož is easily accessible by bus. All flights heading to Piran make a stop at the resort along the way. City buses connect Portorož with Piran, the Bernardin Hotel complex and the village of Lucia. Departures every 15 minutes, fare 1-2.5 EUR, run from 5:30 am to 22:45 (on Fridays and Saturdays until 23:45).Weather
Portoroz, located at the same latitude as Crimea, has mild, snowless winters and cool, dry summers: a climate more than suitable for a European holiday. See also the current weather forecast in Portorož for the coming days.Beaches of Portorož
Unlike neighboring resorts Piran and Izola, Portorož has a municipal sandy beach. Most hotels are located across the road from it (only the Bernardin complex is located directly on the seashore).Treatment in Portorož
Portorož has been known as a healing resort since the 13th century, when Benedictine monks from the monastery of St. Lawrence found healing salt here. Today in Portorovo medical centers they use salt-alkaline deposits, salt or mother water (acqua madre), peloids - sea healing mud, thermomineral water (extracted from a depth of 750 m, contains sulfur, sodium chloride and other ingredients of marine origin, combines medicinal properties mineral waters underground sources and sea water). We offer thalassotherapy treatment courses, face and body care programs, different kinds massage. The resort has many wellness centers. “Sauna Park” is a unique complex with seven types of saunas: from Thalasso and salt to Moorish and Finnish, as well as chromotherapy, a massage waterfall, an ice cave, a tepidarium, a laconium and a herbal sauna. It uses salt from the Sechovel saltworks, where it has been mined using the old natural method since the 13th century. Terme & Wellness Palace is another spa complex that uses five local natural therapeutic factors: mud, salt water, climate, sea and thermal mineral water. He gathered under his roof a thalasso center, a beauty center, a medical physiotherapy center, a resort and recreational center and even an Ayurvedic center. Water park "Lagoon Bernardin" is a complex of indoor pools with heated sea water. Also popular is the Aqua Relax center with all kinds of massages. Indications: injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, neurological diseases, skin diseases, respiratory diseases, gynecological diseases, overexertion conditions. Treatment procedures: baths ( sea water, salt water with pearl massage, mud baths, algae baths, aromatic baths, etc.), mud applications, underwater massage, manual massage (including lymphatic drainage, shiatsu, Thai massage, etc.), inhalations, physiotherapy ( galvanization, electrical stimulation, cryotherapy, electromagnet, etc.), acupuncture, therapeutic exercises (individual, group, breathing exercises).Popular hotels in Portorož
Entertainment and attractions of Portorož
Today Portorož - popular place recreation for families with children, as well as youth. There is enough entertainment here for every taste: a lot of live music, slot machines, animation on the beach, children's water slide, children's clubs at hotels (open in July-August). In addition, the resort's comfortable hotels offer their guests modern swimming pools and excellent restaurants. As for attractions, it will be difficult to “outdo” nearby Venice. However, you can try: go on an excursion to the ancient towns of Piran, Izola or Koper. From their coastal zone opens great view to Istria. Nearby is also the most beautiful karst cave in Europe, Postojna Jama, the Lipica farm - home of the famous Lipizzaner horses, which were supplied to the royal Austrian court. Portorož is also a popular place for congresses. Active vacationers will be able to enjoy jogging at the resort - the shady embankment is conducive to this sport. Popular and aquatic species sports, such as boat trips along the Slovenian and Croatian coasts. The cruise goes from Portorož to Ankaran and gives a lot of emotions. You can take a high-speed catamaran to Venice, Rovinj or the Brijuni Islands. Fans of medieval architecture should enjoy a walk to Predjama Castle and a visit to the Salt Museum. For lovers of Mediterranean cuisine, fish picnics on boats with excellent wine and food are organized. Modern air-conditioned buses take you to the Karst region with its picturesque waterfalls and alpine lakes. All excursions can be purchased from representatives of tour operators or local excursion bureaus.The Adriatic coast of Slovenia has not yet been seriously considered as an option for a full two-week beach holiday. But in vain! In vain, because the sea here is the cleanest, and the local beaches can easily compete with the lagoons of Croatia.
In addition, local towns are real museums under open air, hotels and service are an order of magnitude better than their neighbors (Croatia and Montenegro), plus Trieste and Venice are within easy reach, which means beach holiday can be combined with a rich educational program.
In general, Slovenia is full of surprises. Settlements on the Adriatic coast were for a long time partners of the Venetian Republic (during the period of the latter’s power), which was reflected both in the appearance of the cities and in the local language - Italian language in Piran, for example, it has equal rights with Slovenian, and since Slovenian is close to Russian, there should not be any big problems in communicating with the local population.
PORTOROZ: THE MOST STYLISH RESORT ON THE COAST
Portorož leads the list of the most fashionable resorts in Slovenia; it is also called its analogue (note that even the names are similar).
In the photo: hotels on the Portoroz embankment
Along the long embankment, amazingly beautiful hotels have been erected; the local one is especially memorable Hotel Palace, looking like a palace commissioned by Louis XIII.
In the photo: a hotel with the self-explanatory name Palace
Next door to the hotels, as they say, in best traditions Monte Carlo, a casino, vacationers ply along the embankment either on foot or on electric scooters operating on the Segway principle. In a word, dolce vita as it is. Local beaches, alas, they are not sandy, but stone (however, this is always the case in the Adriatic, it’s worth remembering Croatia), and therefore special stairs are adapted for descending into the water.
The sun loungers are installed on the lawns near the beach cafes (I must say the cafes themselves surprised not only with stylish interiors and an excellent menu, but also with reasonable prices).
From the point of view of historical attractions, Portorož cannot boast of anything; this place is simply excellent resort area for those who want to enjoy a swim during the day and sip cocktails in excellent bars in the evenings.
But the lack of attractions in Portorož is not a problem, because the neighboring town of Piran, rich in them, is just a stone’s throw away.
PIRAN – THE PEARL OF SLOVENIA
A feeling of aesthetic ecstasy begins to take hold already at the entrance to the city: the road goes around the mountain, and from the top an amazingly beautiful view of the Piran embankment with yachts moored to it, the azure sea and the red roofs of ancient houses opens up.
There are always problems with parking in the city (and it is expensive - 3 euros per hour), so it is best to leave the car in a multi-storey parking lot outside the city and go to the city on foot along the embankment.
In the photo: yachts on the Piran waterfront
Piran has a population of just over 4,000 people, but the city boasts interesting story. It was never part of the Venetian Republic, but was a partner of Venice.
The fact is that there are salt lakes outside the city, and Piran was the main supplier of salt for the Most Serene Republic. However, the influence of the Venetians is constantly visible here: firstly, bas-reliefs with the famous winged lion (the symbol of Venice) decorate the walls of buildings, and secondly, the very structure of the streets - they are narrow here and it is very easy to get lost between them - reminds of the city of Gandola.
But first of all you will get to the Piran promenade. It is used both as a berth for yachts and as a place for swimming. The water, despite the presence of boats, in the lagoon is blue and absolutely transparent. To enter the water here, as in Portorož, there are iron stairs going down from the pier.
And on the pier near the lighthouse there are many cafes, where you can easily lose track of time while sitting over a glass of wine in wicker chairs.
In the photo: cafe on the Piran waterfront
The town itself seems like a toy. In the center is a perfectly round square named after Giuseppe Tartini. Tartini is an Italian composer and violinist, a native of Piran, his statue rises in the center of the square, and higher on the hill, if you raise your head, you can see the second symbol of Piran - the statue of an angel crowning the dome of St. George's Cathedral.
In the photo: monument to Giuseppe Tartini in Piran
There is an interesting explanation for the fact that Tartini Square has such a regular shape. In past centuries, this place was not a square at all, but a backwater where ships docked. Then, since the water in the closed lagoon did not circulate and, as a result, rancid, the city “closed the lagoon” with slabs and a square was created.
The lagoon in those days was enclosed by a fortress wall, but after the harbor was transformed into a square, the need for it disappeared, arches were cut into the wall and apartments were built (as you understand, in ancient times serfs built strong, and therefore wide, so squares enough for apartments). It's funny, but many Pirans still live in the wall.
The streets are connected to each other by a system of passages, which makes them resemble a circulatory system. At first, there is a high chance of getting lost: since the streets are thin and merge into one another, you can take a couple of wrong turns and end up at the starting point of the walk.
In the photo: Giuseppe Tartini Square in Piran
But this is not scary, because the city is tiny, and all the roads here inevitably lead either to Piazza Giuseppe Tartini or to the embankment, so even people with incurable topographical criticism will have to try hard to get lost in Piran.
To fully enjoy the beauty of Piran, overcome laziness and temptation to stay in one of the coastal cafes and climb the hill to St. George's Cathedral. From here you have an excellent view of both Tartini Square and the Adriatic Sea, and, by the way, if you look closely, you will notice faded outlines on the horizon big city- this is her, the beautiful Venice.
In the photo: Piazza Giuseppe Tartini from a bird's eye view
But to see Trieste, you don’t need to look closely, it is on your right hand. Shore by left hand belongs to Croatia.
In the photo: tower and lighthouse in the city of Piran
Up the steps you can reach ancient castle, which is located on a hill above the city, and if you decide to go down, you will find yourself on the street of artists: local galleries sell paintings, mainly seascapes.
In the photo: a street with galleries in Piran
Of course, you can find a lot of nonsense in the shops, but if you want, you can also find very interesting works by local artists. And finally, about what is worth trying in the restaurants of Piran and Portorož. As you might guess, all kinds of seafood are held in high esteem in the coastal towns of Slovenia. Sardines are inexpensive but incredibly tasty; they are served here grilled, salted, and deep-fried. In addition to sardines, restaurants serve all the “classics of the Adriatic”: sea bream, sea bass, and so on.
Another local specialty that is worthy of attention is the various versions of squid. Fried rings, boiled (as part of salads) and baked squid with sheep cheese inside. However, when ordering a dish, remember that the portions here are gigantic, so one plate may well be enough for two, or even three.
In the photo: Malvasia wine and Slovenian mineral water
Regarding wine. Malvasia is widespread in Slovenia; it differs from its Croatian counterpart in its more refined taste, which is understandable: due to its close proximity to Italy, Slovenia has winemaking traditions at a higher level than in other Slavic countries.
Other noteworthy delicacies: local natural apple juice, exactly the same as our grandmothers made, and yellow bread.
Yulia Malkova- Yulia Malkova - founder of the website project. Former editor-in-chief of the elle.ru Internet project and editor-in-chief of the cosmo.ru website. I talk about travel for my own pleasure and the pleasure of my readers. If you are a representative of hotels or a tourism office, but we do not know each other, you can contact me by email: [email protected]What attracts tourists to Slovenia Portorož? After all, this city can hardly be called rich in attractions. However, vacationers come here to improve their health and actively spend their free time.
Portorož (Slovenia) is a fashionable modern resort, widely known for its wellness centers, spas and wild nightlife. Here you can take a yacht trip, go on an excursion to the medieval city of Piran, or get some adrenaline in one of the casinos.
The resort offers its guests accommodation in hotels, of which there are a great variety in the city. Any traveler will find here, without any problems, a place of residence suitable for him in terms of cost and conditions.
Location and features
Portorož (Slovenia) is the most popular resort in the country. Translated, its name means “port of roses.” It is located near the gentle waters of the Adriatic Sea. This is a charming town that stretches along the coast, ending on one side with the small village of Lucia (it is home to local population), and on the other - to the medieval city of Piran - the pearl of the Adriatic, located on the territory of Slovenia.
Because of its fashionability, Portorož reminds tourists of the French Riviera. The similarity between the cities is given by the beautiful embankments stretching along the sea and the luxurious hotels illuminated in the evenings. Moreover, just as in French Riviera, in Portorož you can see expensive convertibles on the streets, and on the sea - yachts sailing beyond the horizon.
According to tourists, they associate Portorož with the sea and wind, salt and Mediterranean aromas, roses, palm trees and many evergreens, relaxation, entertainment and excellent service. Such travelers remember the resort located in the very heart of Europe.
The city is located at the same latitude as Crimea, which makes Portoroz climatically similar to the famous Russian resort. This is a snowless and fairly mild winter, as well as a dry and cool summer. This climate is perfect for Europeans to relax. This is probably why tourists from all over the world flock to Portorož. Here you can meet the French and Italians, the British and the Germans, who are regulars at the resort in any season of the year.
Healing factors
Portorož (Slovenia) is considered a unique resort. There is a thalassotherapy center in the city. It operates on the basis of the Palace hotel complex. When conducting a course of treatment, the Center’s specialists combine five healing natural factors that are available at the resort. This is sea and thermal water, climatic conditions, thanks to which there is in the air a large number of iodine and bromine, as well as dirt and salty water from the saltworks.
History of the opening of the resort
The healing factors of Portorož have been known to people since the 13th century. It was then that the monks from the monasteries located in this area began to treat their ailments with local mud and waters. However, the city became a full-fledged resort only in 1885, when the first hospital was opened on its territory. 25 years later, the Palace Hotel was built in Portorož. He began to receive people who came to the city for recreation and recovery.
Until 1994, this resort offered treatment only with sea water and local mud. However, everything changed after the opening thermal spring. Its water, rich in minerals, has become one of the main healing factors in health procedures.
Resort today
Every year Portorož (Slovenia) is developing more and more rapidly. Reviews from tourists who have chosen this amazing corner of Europe confirm that the city is gradually turning into a major medical and tourist resort, whose equals are quite difficult to find. Today, not only cosmetology, physiotherapy, massage and thermal centers, but also those that offer the use of Thai medicine and Ayurveda.
In addition, the city has an indoor marine park, which is called "Lagoon Bernardin". The climate on the territory of this amazing complex is completely recreated Mediterranean coast and its nature. That is why even in winter a holiday in Slovenia in Portorož will be wonderful. Reviews from tourists confirm that the temperature of sea water in the park’s pools is maintained at its natural values. The air here is heated to 32 degrees, which corresponds to the July indicator. More high temperature created in a jacuzzi. After visiting them, vacationers can enjoy cooling off in the pool.
The marine park can accommodate everyone at the same time, since its water surfaces spread over an area of 1000 square meters. According to tourists, the complex provides a unique opportunity to have a great time on an artificially created coast.
Indications for treatment
Wellness and relaxation in Portorož (Slovenia) are especially relevant for those who suffer from diseases:
Musculoskeletal system;
- skin;
- central nervous system and other ailments.
Among the therapeutic programs, you can choose the most suitable one for yourself, including:
For headaches;
- antirheumatic;
- from fibromyalgia;
- from osteoporosis;
- for the lower back and neck;
- respiratory;
- for the treatment of psoriasis;
- “Let's quit smoking.”
In addition, in its medical centers, the resort of Portorož (Slovenia) offers guests a large number of relaxing programs and those aimed at preserving and maintaining beauty. Among them:
- "Sea Joys";
- "The World of Massages";
- "Relaxation Portorož";
- “Intensively against cellulite”;
- "Beauty for him and for her."
To execute all programs the following are used:
External baths with salt and sea water;
- pearl underwater massage;
- algae and mud baths;
- physiotherapy;
- manual massage;
- acupuncture;
- physiotherapy.
Natural attractions
The very place where Portoroz (Slovenia) is located is unique. Photos of tourists taken in this town serve as clear confirmation of this. This resort has everything that can be appreciated by travelers. This sandy beaches and a clean sea, mild climate and lush vegetation, and, of course, a source of thermal waters.
Large resort hotels have their own park-like areas. However, this is not the only place where tourists who come to the city can relax. Portorož (Slovenia) receives numerous rave reviews because of its amazing sandy beaches, which are very pleasant to relax and sunbathe. In addition, the coastal zone and the surrounding area of the resort are very favorable for humans in terms of their environmental friendliness. Tourists who come to Portorož (Slovenia) do not have to worry about contact with toxins and waste.
An interesting attraction of the resort is an exhibition of stone sculptures, which is located in the open air. Artists from all over the world bring their works here. The first such exhibition was held in 1961, and after that it became a regular event. Over its more than half-century history, about one hundred and twenty very interesting sculptures have accumulated here. One part of them is located in Portorož Park and can be viewed by resort guests. The other was placed in cities located in close proximity to the resort.
The Portorož Aquarium, which was created in 1964, is also of interest to tourists. Its premises are located in the former Nautical and Fisherman's School. Today, the aquarium has several pools equipped with special devices to create optimal living conditions for fish, as well as lighting devices. Guests of the city are invited to admire more than 200 species of various marine life, including octopus and sperm whale, wrasse, catfish and many others.
Historical landmarks
It is worth saying that there are not so many of them in the city itself. All attractions of Portoroz (Slovenia) consist of:
- Primorsky Boulevard Obale, which is the most famous street of the town, stretching along the shore of the Adriatic Sea, and great place for walks.
- Museum of Solonchak. It tells its visitors about the history of salt production in Portorož, which has supplied the cuisines of France and Italy with this product since ancient times. The Museum provides an opportunity to observe how this mineral is mined, as well as examine the salt warehouses built by order of Napoleon.
Many interesting places for tourists are located in the vicinity of Portorož. One of them is the medieval town of Piran, located four kilometers from the resort. In ancient times, it arose at the crossroads of Italian and Balkan civilizations. In the city, which was ruled for a long time by the Venetian doges, you can admire historical monuments. Piran features Gothic style architecture. Tourists are attracted by its medieval fortress walls and cathedrals, as well as narrow streets that perfectly preserve the spirit of bygone times. In the same city you can visit Maritime Museum, the exhibitions of which tell about the complex history of the conquest of the sea from the Middle Ages to the Second World War.
For lovers of romance there are Bus tours in Portorož (Slovenia), offering tourists to visit Venice.
And for those who want to see amazing corners of nature, excursions to Postojna Jama are offered - the largest karst cave in Europe.
Grand Hotel Portorož
A large number of hotels have been built in the city to accommodate tourists. All this allows travelers to find for themselves without any problems appropriate place for accommodation.
Invites guests of the Portorož resort (Slovenia) Grand Hotel Portorož. This is an exclusive 4-star hotel in the city center. It offers an authentic Mediterranean atmosphere and well-equipped, comfortable rooms. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
There is a café at the Grand Hotel Portorož. It offers guests ice cream and homemade cakes, cocktails, and fine cigars.
The hotel has a health and wellness center thermal spas. They have a complex of indoor swimming pools filled with thermal mineral waters. Here tourists can sunbathe on the open terrace.
For those who choose a hotel, it is worth keeping in mind that the cost of living at the Grand Hotel Portorož includes use of the swimming pools, fitness center (in the mornings), visits to the casino, as well as participation in entertainment programs. Guests have free access to the beach, which is called “Medusa-4”.
Hotel Neptune
This hotel offers comfortable and expensive overnight accommodation. It is located almost in the city center, not far from the embankment.
Hotel Neptune (Slovenia, Portorož) has a clear advantage over others. It is located in a magnificent park area, and there is also a covered passage from it to the LifeClass wellness center. This allows hotel guests to undergo the desired procedure without any problems in any weather.
Spacious and comfortable hotel rooms are equipped with everything you need. They have showers or bathrooms, minibars and air conditioning, TVs and safes. There are rooms for double occupancy. The hotel also offers accommodation for families with children. For children over three years old, the rooms are equipped with small sleeping places. For very young tourists, parents can order a crib for an additional fee.
Breakfast is included in the price of your stay. It is offered on a buffet basis. If desired, breakfast can be ordered to your room.
Hotel Apollo
This hotel is located on a small hill near the embankment and the main place of Portorož, where vacationers prefer to stroll. Hotel Apollo (Portoroz, Slovenia) is located on an area that is literally surrounded by greenery and the shade of pine trees.
The hotel is ideal place for families with children. The main part of its territory is given over to children. There is a children's corner and playground here.
The hotel provides all guests with the opportunity free visit spa and wellness centers. They are connected to the hotel by a glass corridor.
There are 87 comfortable, cozy and spacious rooms available to accommodate tourists. Each one has air conditioning and a balcony.
Meals at the hotel are organized according to the principle “ buffet" Natural coffee or tea can be ordered at the restaurant bar.
"Europe Hostel"
In the fashionable and prestigious town of Portorož, it is not necessary to check into expensive hotels and hotel complexes. There are hostels on site at the resort. They offer vacationers accommodation for a small fee. One of these tourist hostels is Europe Hostel. It is located 20 meters from the bus station, in the city center. Here travelers can stay in one of nine rooms, each of which has air conditioning. Five rooms, designed for 4-6 people, have their own private bathrooms.
The hostel has a “Spain” room. It is designed to accommodate 3 people. The room has a huge window, three beds and a bathroom. The hostel staff most often offers this room to vacationers with children.
The price includes breakfast and entertainment programs in the form of watching movies together.
The regular bus usually departs on the following days of the week:
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
To view the bus schedule Ljubljana - Portorož for a specific date, select the travel date and click the “Find” button in the search form at the top of the page, or click on the desired date in the calendar on the right.
Numbers of buses that operate on the route
- GoOpti, bus number: "GOPT"
Flight statistics for the last 7 days:
Prices for bus tickets Ljubljana - Portorož
The average cost of travel by bus from Ljubljana to Portorož is around 3,985 rubles.
Most cheap ticket, found by our users over the last week costs 979 rubles. per adult from Flixbus.
Distribution of prices for bus tickets Ljubljana - Portorož by company:
- Flixbus — 979 rub.
- GoOpti — 2784 rub.
The list displays the minimum prices for tickets found in our system over the last 7 days. The cost depends on the day of the week and time of purchase. Tickets departing on weekends and holidays, usually more expensive.
A return ticket from Portorož to Ljubljana costs from 3,881 rubles per adult.
The main natural attraction not only of the resort, but of the whole of Slovenia is the system karst caves The Postojnska pit is 24 km long and included in the UNESCO list. It occupies the Karst plateau and is located an hour's drive from the center of Portorož (two - by public transport). This is the most popular place among tourists. Back in 1872, light was installed in the caves and railroad tracks were built, and an electric locomotive was launched in 1945. Inside you can take a train or boat ride along the underground Pivka River. On walking Visitors are given an hour and a half. Russian tourists I am always attracted by the “Russian Bridge”, which remained in one of the caves since the First World War - it was built by our prisoners of war. The heart of the Postojna Pit - concert hall for several thousand spectators. In 1930, the La Scala theater troupe performed here.
4 km from the center of Portorož is natural Park"Strunjan" with olive grove and coniferous trees. On the territory of the park there is the only lagoon of the Slovenian Adriatic, Stjuža, and the Strunjan Cliff, a sheer “layered” flysch rock more than 80 meters high.
Another one begins 5 km from the city interesting park- “Sechovelskie saltines”. Here you can not only enjoy the natural splendor, but also see how salt is extracted in the mines - in Portorož this is done using ancient technologies.
City attractions and leisure
Portorož is the only one seaside resort Slovenia, which has sandy beaches, although they are created artificially. This is where they are located best hotels Slovenia on the Adriatic Sea: first of all, the large-scale Lifeclass Portoroz complex (Slovenia, Apollo, Riviera, Neptune, Mirna and Grand Hotel Portoroz).
Holidays in Slovenia are not only about spa relaxation. In Portoroz and its surroundings - the ancient towns of Piran, Izola and Koper - historical buildings have been preserved. Locals- polyglots and know a lot about entertainment. Every place, even the smallest one, is full of activity. cultural life. For half a century, Portorož has hosted the international open-air sculpture exhibition Forma Viva. All exhibits of the participants remain in Slovenia (some are in the parks of Portorož, others in neighboring cities); over the 55 years of the exhibition, a collection of 120 sculptures has been collected.
You can't ignore the entertainment facilities. The Laguna Bernardin water park is the largest in Slovenia. It is noteworthy that the complex is divided into two large parts, one of which is intended for noisy and active visitors, and the other for those who come to relax and unwind in silence. The pools use sea water and are heated in winter (up to 29-31 degrees).
Reservoirs
Slovenia is rich in reserves fresh water, and its quality is so high that it can be drunk from the tap. Trips to Lake Bled, the treasure of the Julian Alps, are regularly organized from Portorož. This small saucer lake, only two kilometers long, is a tectonic basin. The mountains protect the lake from cold winds, so in the summer the lake warms up well, but the swimming season here is short - only two months (July - August). In the middle of the island rises a tiny island on which the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built in the 17th century. And on one of the cliffs overhanging the lake stands Bled Castle. It was founded back in the Middle Ages, but most of the surviving buildings date back to the 16th century. Anyway, it looks like a classic medieval castle from historical films - powerful bastions, towers with cone-shaped roofs, etc.
Climate
The climate, as in the entire coastal part of the country, is sub-Mediterranean.
The Alpine mountains shelter the resort from cold air currents from the north.
Even in winter, the thermometer rarely drops below 10 degrees.
The average temperature in summer is 27 °C.
There is practically no sweltering heat like the tropical one in Portorož.
The beach season begins in July and lasts until September.
Kitchen
Cafes and restaurants Portoroz is replete with seafood delicacies. Of course, there is no problem with authentic Slovenian food. Local wines are very popular, especially Malvasia. Neighborhood with Italy and the common historical past could not but affect local cuisine, the influence of the Apennines is noticeable even in the names of the dishes. Gourmets definitely recommend trying gambretti with fried potatoes and cevapchichi sausages. Those with a sweet tooth will be impressed by the abundance of all kinds of ice cream. Well, the most unique Slovenian dish is the dessert “potica”. This simple nut roll was once nicknamed the “ambassador of Slovenia” - so great was its popularity.
Natural healing factors
The first beneficial properties local water noticed by the monks of the monastery of St. Lawrence in the 13th century. However, until recently people came to other cities of the country for treatment with thermal waters. However, in 1991, hot water was discovered in the vicinity of Portorož. mineral springs, and very soon they acquired the appropriate infrastructure, appeared health complexes, spa centers, drinking pump rooms. Water is extracted from the Ancient Sea, whose age scientists estimate at 42,000 years, from a well 705 meters deep. Favorable climatic conditions cannot be ignored.
An increased content of iodine, bromine and, of course, phytoncides released by coniferous trees was found in the air of Portorož. In general, air mineralization in Portorož is 500 times higher compared to large cities.