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Portorož is located in Slovenia on the coast Adriatic Sea in northern Istria. It is the most popular seaside resort in the country and the only one with sandy beaches. The economy of Portorož is mainly based on the tourism and gaming industries. Tourist infrastructure includes a marina, numerous sports facilities, several casinos, and many hotels, spas and residential complexes.
The resort is somewhat similar to the cities of the French Riviera. A beautiful embankment along the sea with expensive cars driving along it, luxury hotels illuminated in the evenings and luxurious yachts sailing into the distance against the backdrop of the turquoise sea.
Recreation and entertainment in Portorož.
Entertainment in Portorož is closely related to the specifics of holidays at this resort. This includes swimming in the sea and spa (therapeutic) procedures using thermal and salt water, mud and salt. There are also several casinos in Portorož, and if you are very gambling, or just curious, then this is the place for you. The list of entertainment in the casino is standard, American and French roulette, poker, slot machines. Very popular types entertainment in Portoroz includes walking and cycling. There are bicycle rentals on the embankment, and bicycle paths are laid throughout the city.
There is a water park in Portoroz called Laguna Bernardin, or rather a complex of pools with heated sea water, in which you can swim all year round. It is located in the western part of the city. Another popular look active rest This is sea fishing. Many yachts and boats offer this type of holiday; for 80+ euros, in addition to transport, you will be provided with all the necessary equipment. So rent a boat, wake up early, and, well, no tail, no scales. And of course, there are many excursions to Portorož, both by sea and by bus. Particularly popular are excursions around medieval city Piran, to Predjama Castle and karst caves . And I would also like to mention the ferry excursion to one of the most unusual cities
peace to Venice.
For tennis lovers, the city has several courts, and for horse lovers, horseback riding.
Casino in Portorož.
Grand Casino Portoroz. appropriate place for lovers of gambling on the coast. The casino is designed for 3,000 visitors, which offers roulette, tables for playing cards, poker, black jack and more than 300 types slot machines. Many visitors to Grand Casino are foreigners, mainly from Italy. And by the way, good red wine is free for players.
You can end your trip to the casino in a chic restaurant, or if you have some money left...
Grand Casino is located in Grand Hotel Metropol 5*, at the very end of the embankment near the Marina.
Casino Riviera.
Casino Riviera is located near the sea, right on the embankment, address Obala 33. Riviera is not exactly a casino, but rather a slot machine salon. Otherwise, a very pleasant establishment. You can play, relax, drink free and good beer.
Casino Bernardin.
Casino Bernardin, the largest gaming salon on the Slovenian coast. A beautiful glass building, on the very shore, from the hall there is a view of the sea. Offers games on slot machines and electronic roulette. There is a good restaurant.
Included in the Bernardin Hotel complex.
Story. The history of the settlement is closely connected with the history neighboring city
Piran. The first farms and villas appeared here during the Roman Empire. In the 7th century, this area was part of the Byzantine Empire, then the Venetian Republic.
In the 11th - 13th centuries, the order of Benedictine monks settled in this area. In the 12th century there were already four monasteries in the region. In one of them, the monastery of St. Lawrence, already at that time the Benedictines healed rheumatic pain, ascites and other diseases with concentrated salt water and saline solution.
At the same time, churches were actively being built here, one of them, the Church of St. Mary of the Rosary (Santa Maria delle Rose), stood by the bay. And, according to legend, in 1251 the bay, and subsequently the settlement, were named Portus sanctae Mariae de Rosa - Port of Roses or Portorož. Modern development Portoroz began at the end of the 19th century with the advent of fashion for visiting resorts. The leaders of the municipality of Pirano, in addition to the development of beach recreation, relied on treatment with brine and salted mud and were right. In 1885, after several years of successful start of a new tourism industry
Construction of new complexes and villas began, and in 1890 the predecessor of the famous Palace Hotel was built. At the beginning of the 20th century, Portorož became one of the largest seaside resorts in the Adriatic. And the new one built in 1910 Hotel Palace , became one of the most sought after in the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, and the best hotel
The active development of the resort was interrupted by wars and crises, the most protracted of which was caused by the Second World War and continued until 1968, after which it began to actively develop again resort infrastructure, hotels, sports facilities and casinos are being built.
Weather and climate.
The climate in Portorož is humid subtropical, with cool winters and warm summers. Winters are cool and mild, with a January average of 4.7 °C (40.5 °F), while summers are warm, with a July maximum of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F) and minimum of 16.5 ° C (61.7 °F). Due to its location in coastal areas, temperatures below -10 °C (14.0 °F) or above 35 °C (95.0 °F) are rare. The average annual rainfall is 931.2 millimeters (37 in), which is evenly distributed throughout the year, although September and October see peak rainfall levels. The amount of sunshine in Portorož is 2,385 hours per year.
How to get to Portorož.
You can get to Portorož by taxi, regular bus and renting a car.
Distance to nearest airports:
Ljubljana, Brnik airport – 139 km
Trieste Airport – Friuli, Italy 77 km
Venice Marco Polo Airport, Italy 189 km Distance to:
major cities
Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia – 118 km
Trieste, Italy 35 km
Venice, Italy 198 km
How to get to Portorož from Ljubljana. Local bus No. 28 runs from the Airport to the city, ticket price is 4.10 euros. It can take you to central bus station
Ljubljana, and from there buses go to Portoroz (12 euros). The price of a taxi for the same trip is about 120 euros.
How to get to Portorož from Trieste.
There is a bus from Trieste to Portorož; the ticket costs 5.5 euros. A taxi will cost from 50 euros.
How to get to Portorož from Venice. You can get from Venice to Portorož with transfers by bus. It will take from 5 hours and will cost about 90 euros. Taxi price from 350 euros. But the most convenient transportation
This is a ferry (catamaran). Travel time is 2.5 hours, cost is about 70 – 90 euros.
Please note that prices are for reference only and should always be verified on site.
Portorož on the map.
On the map of Slovenia, Portorož is located in the west, on the shores of the Gulf of Trieste, near the border with Italy. The map is detailed and interactive, with streets, roads and houses.
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The history of Portorož is directly connected with neighboring Piran. The city itself began to develop at the end of the 19th century with the advent of fashion for resorts. Already at the beginning of the 20th century, Portoroz became one of the largest resort centers Adriatic coast.
What does Portorož have to offer? Rest and everything for relaxation. Here you will not find interesting sights, most beautiful places, for this you need to go to Piran. This is a 100% resort - hotels, beaches, restaurants, bars and other vacation attributes.
But what Portorož has to offer for a holiday is quite enough - a comfortable climate, a clean and warm sea, equipped beaches and good infrastructure. There are many restaurants and bars on the coast that are ready not only to feed tourists, but also to entertain them.
Portorož offers a variety of accommodation options from expensive hotels with private pools and beaches, up to inexpensive hotels and apartments. So if you love beach holiday, Mediterranean and Adriatic, then you should like it here.
Video - Portorož city
In Portorož, main seaside resort Slovenia, which I will tell you about today, we entered late - we got into a big traffic jam on a narrow road mountain road resulting from an accident. Separate interesting story, I'll tell you somehow. Here it is, Slovenian Primorska (aka Oblana-Kraška, aka Coast), which I look forward to meeting with impatience and some apprehension. I booked 3 nights here, what if I don’t like it? I know that Portorož - modern city. And I don’t really like those.
We are driving along the road... My favorite Mediterranean pines, heavy traffic, great weather! I know that our apartments are not very easy to find, I read reviews from previous vacationers - “very difficult”. However - viva GPS and navigators! You enter the coordinates, steer, and only worry about them being correct.
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I really love people who do something with love. Izy's family is exactly like that. It was very cozy there. By the way, the photo shows the view from the courtyard of our apartment. But that horizon line is already Croatia.
The only drawback (or advantage, depending on how you look at it) of our guesthouse is the extreme steep road to the sea, to Bernandin beach. But it’s close to the store and you can go through the meadow to the other side of the ledge, to the beach, which is located outside the town of Piran.
By the way, in order to understand what Portorož is, it makes sense to talk a little about its geography. Although the route Piran - Bernadin - Portoroz - Lucia claims to be as many as 4 settlements, I would say that this is all one “big Portorož”: 7 km of a leisurely walk along the picturesque coast, one area flows into another. I liked Bernandin - an area located exactly halfway between Piran and Portorož. As I already said, the slides there are not high, but steep. The architecture in Bernandina is certainly lacking.
A little about the sea in Slovenia. I'll tell you about the beaches later. The sea, of course, is not at all like the Mediterranean. Just Crimea, the Black Sea. Just as dark. Rocky bottom. Seaweed. Well, Slovenia is not very lucky with the sea. Although "unlucky" is a relative concept. It’s just that if you compare it with neighboring Croatia, it’s unlucky)). If you compare it with the Black Sea, you’re probably so lucky. Perhaps it’s worth telling a little about Pomorska, a coastal region of Slovenia.
Slovenia has been part of various empires and states for almost the entire history of its existence. Now, as it is not very clear to many people who are poorly familiar with world history (and their own history too), many countries in the world did not exist some 100-200 years ago. There were peoples. Countries - no. This is fine. Not everyone even knows that a country like Italy (!) has existed only since 1861. Let's return to Slovenia and Pomerania.
During the Middle Ages, this part of the country was part of the Venetian Republic. All the ancient towns are identical twins of the same ancient towns in the Veneto region. Then the coast was under the Austrians and was called the Austrian Primorye. Trieste became the main city of the region, the main sea port Austria-Hungary.
However, after the First World War, part of Pomerania, along with Trieste and the city of Gorica, passed to Italy. To be honest, for the Slovenians, this is still a wound that has not yet been healed.
They built the city of Novaya Goritsa near Goritsa. And Trieste... to make it clearer, for 40 km Italy has a narrow strip of land between the sea and Slovenia. These are all former "lost" territories. I heard that after the Second World War there was a chance to return these cities, but with a lot of blood, which the Slovenians did not agree to. Is it so? Don't know. I didn't find any information. But all this is sad. I understand how painful it is for the Slovenians. And I know that it hurts them, I heard about it. Wars bring great grief to people. Now I know this for sure. Don't fight, people! And don't support the aggressors. Don't spoil your karma.
Now Slovenia has a very narrow access to the water - about 47 km, which the Slovenians decorated as best they could, from the heart.
Well, let's go to Portorož? We will consider it.
Portorož - port of roses. Doesn't it really sound like us? Is very similar.
Portorož became a resort back in the 13th century. Benedictines from the local monastery of St. Lawrence treated rheumatism and other ailments with sea water. And since the natural Sechovel saltworks are located near Portorož, the method of treatment with salts (don’t blame me, I don’t know exactly how) was also invented by the monks living here.
However, the most significant impetus for the development of Portorož as a resort was given in the 19th century by Giovanni Lugnano, who proposed using local concentrated water for treatment. salt water and local mud from estuaries. The first “cool” sanatorium opened its doors in 1908, thanks to Orazio Pupini (Italian, as you can see). A trip “to the waters” to Portorož cost Europeans, with equal quality, a little less than to other resorts on the continent, so clients flocked here, which stimulated the construction of luxury hotels and casinos already at the beginning of the twentieth century. This is such simple but very effective marketing.
Portorož is called the Slovenian Riviera. True, here are the coolest hotel complexes in Slovenia, a wonderful promenade, and expensive shops. Although, if you compare these hotels and shops with the same Italian resorts... well, they are simpler. But I didn’t come here for luxury! Why do I need her? And for new impressions and beauty. And they are here! And, again, standing in a traffic jam on a narrow mountain road, I met a very wealthy German woman who has a yacht moored in Izola. She simply loves shopping in Portorož. Yes, and I bought myself a dress there. So there’s no need for me to cry!
What does the city look like? An embankment from which you can swim almost anywhere in the sea. Next is the main central street with shops and restaurants. Then - the first line of hotels. Further, I’ll be honest, we didn’t get very far, but there were also hotels and residential buildings there. The houses are modern. Hotels, as you understand, are no older than the beginning of the twentieth century.
The sandy beach itself is very inconveniently located - all the dirt from the water washes here with waves and currents. You shouldn't go swimming here, really. Other beaches are much better. What saves the sandy beach of Portorož somehow? Wooden bridges that go far into the sea. You can lie on the platform, on warm boards, listen to the surf, swim, going down into the water from the bridges. That's what most people do.
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| And the entire embankment is like this, concrete. You can swim. |
In the town of Lucia there is a wonderful anchorage for boats and yachts, where lovers keep their expensive toys sea holiday citizens different countries Europe. The parking lot is like a whole town - a hotel, a shop, and restaurants. By the way, here, near Lucia, the beach is beautiful.
The Portorož embankment is undoubtedly its highlight. And it’s so funny, almost along its entire length - one big concrete bench. It's good there! They catch fish, swim... I really like the sculptures on this embankment and on the central street of Portorož.But the most pleasant place for swimming is Bernandin. Yes, a concrete slab and access to the sea from a ladder. But the sea is deep and clean. You can lie on the grass under the pine trees... Yes, that’s what I did! And to watch the children’s birthday-picnic, which was held right there local residents, This is great!
By the way, Bernandin, if you are planning to relax at the hotel, is very well located. He stands as if on a pier. Those. on one side there is the sea, on the other there is a bay. I didn't look at the prices. Sorry. This beautiful sculpture is also Bernandin.
And here are the ruins of the church that gave its name to the area and the hotel. By the way, there is also shops and restaurants. And there are quite a lot of Russian-speaking vacationers.
And on the beach there is a free “toy”, which is a toy model of the “Patriot Games”, etc. - i.e. an obstacle course that must be passed. It’s a cool thing, at least to climb on it, or to watch those climbing. Well, what I got was just an advertisement for Portorož in general and Bernandina in particular.
What’s also great about Portorož is the base located right there aquatic species sports. These are the boats that maneuver around the bay in incredible numbers. They resemble a flock of funny animals that turn on command, go one way, then the other. But do you see that gray house in the background? Former salt warehouse.
In the evening in Portorož, it is best to go to a restaurant and enjoy really decent quality local cuisine. And it’s better if this restaurant is by the sea.
Surprisingly, I liked Portorož. I think because he has such a wonderful neighbor-companion as the ancient Piran, about whom further. I wouldn't mind returning to Portoroz again. Somehow. On my way. And I'll stop at Izi's again.
Portorož (Slovenia) is one of the largest resort towns in the country. It is located on the sea coast in the western part of Slovenia, just 130 km from Ljubljana. Translated from Italian, the name of the city means “Port of Roses,” which is confirmed by the numerous rose bushes planted along every street.
The city's population reaches 2.5 thousand people, the bulk of whom are Slovenians and Italians. Portorož resort in Slovenia is famous thermal springs, unmatched in all of Europe.
In addition to lovers of the beaches of the Adriatic Sea, people with respiratory diseases, excess weight and skin diseases come here for treatment. If you decide to go on holiday to Portorož, be sure to attend comprehensive wellness courses.
How to get to Portoroz (Slovenia)?
It will be quite problematic to fly to resort town for residents of Russia and Ukraine. Although there is an airport in Portorož, it does not accept planes from Moscow or Kyiv.
If you prefer to use airline services, you will have to make at least one connection. The most convenient cities for this are Ljubljana (distance from the airport to Portorož - 137 km), Trieste (37 km) and Venice (198 km).
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From Trieste
The distance between the cities by land is only 34 km, crossing the border is a simple process, since both countries belong to the Schengen zone. You can get to Portorož by plane, bus or taxi.
- You can get there without transfers only at 7:00 and at 12:30 by minibus of the transport company Arriva. Almost every hour buses leave from Trieste to Koper, from where a short time you can get to Portorož. All information about schedules and prices is on the carrier’s website arriva.si.
- Taxi cost is 90 euros, travel time is 40 minutes.
From Venice
This option is convenient only for those for whom Venice is a mandatory travel destination.
- By Regional train (ticket costs €13-20) you need to get from Venezia Santa Lucia station to Trieste Centrale. Then take a short bus ride from Trieste. Trains run every 30-40 minutes, schedule and fares on the website www.trenitalia.com.
- Taxi. For 2.5 hours of travel you need to pay about 210 €. It's better to order a car in advance.
Accommodation
The city has approximately the same price level for apartments and hotels. So, for 80-100 euros/day you can rent a room for two in a three-star hotel with free parking and Wi-Fi, breakfast and amenities in the room. All this, except food, is also offered by private owners, from whom you can rent an apartment with two beds for the same price. For housing near the sea you will have to pay at least one and a half times more.
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Nutrition
Food prices in Portorož are approximately 20% lower than in other European resorts in neighboring countries. One of the cheapest and most widespread supermarkets is Mercator; the cost of products here is even lower than on the market.
The city of Portorož has many cafes and restaurants of different price categories. Here you can enjoy both unusual seafood and lush pastries. The best establishments, according to tourists, are:
Fast service, pleasant atmosphere and sea views - all the delights of this cafe are complemented by delicious desserts. They serve dozens of varieties of ice cream, a variety of cakes, diet smoothies and great amount cocktails (including alcoholic ones). All this for reasonable money.
Trattoria del Pescatore
The most popular restaurant in the city with Italian and seafood dishes. There's a free table here - quite a rare event, since the restaurant has everything that customers need: delicious food, a large selection of dishes, reasonable prices and excellent service.
This unpretentious establishment with a simple interior will prove to you that all fish is tasty, the main thing is to cook it correctly. In addition to various seafood, traditional European dishes are served here. Acceptable cost dishes and a good location (at the station) are another advantage of the restaurant.
Wellness at the resort
Portorož is the owner of unique sources with therapeutic mud and thermal waters. These natural factors help you get rid of:
- Diseases of the respiratory system and musculoskeletal system;
- Stress and overwork;
- Skin problems;
- Neurological disorders, etc.
In addition, thermal and sea waters with a high content of sulfates help rejuvenate the skin and the body as a whole.
There are several dozen beauty salons and rehabilitation centers. The ideal time for recovery in Portorož is autumn-winter, when the flow of tourists decreases and the cost of all spa treatments is significantly reduced.
Before you book a hotel room for your vacation, check to see if this particular establishment has a beauty salon, where the cost of services will be lower than in regular city establishments.
Climate of Portorož: is it worth going on holiday outside of summer?
This part of Slovenia enjoys comfortable weather all year round – high season you won't have to burn out too much bright sun, and winter and autumn will not force you to wear down jackets.
average temperature air temperature in summer is 27-29°C, the warmest month is August. During this period, the Adriatic Sea heats up to 26°C, and there is practically no rain. The weather in the second half of summer is most favorable for relaxing on the beach, but there are also the most tourists in the city at this time.
The coldest period of the year is December-January, when the air temperature drops to +5...+8°C. Both in summer and autumn, rains are not frequent guests in Portorož.
Beaches of Portorož in Slovenia
Unlike the nearest resorts in Slovenia, Portorož is a city with sandy beaches. The main one is municipal; many hotels are located within walking distance from it. Here you can rent an umbrella and a sun lounger for 12 euros per day.
The sea in Portorož is warm, so the bottom is covered with algae. People enter the water along established wooden paths, and rescuers watch people continuously. There are plenty of cafes, toilets and showers. The only drawback is that the beach is paid, you can only sit for free on concrete parapets near the water.
What to do on vacation?
Portorož – beautiful city with extraordinary landscapes and unconventional entertainment. There is interesting places both for active youth and for families with children. According to travelers, the best attractions in Portorož are the following.
A large area with unusual plants and neat bridges, salt production before your eyes and many rare birds - this park is a must-see. Here you may be interested in medicinal cosmetics, salted chocolate or spa treatments. Entrance to the attraction is paid - 8 euros, discounts for children. You can rent a bicycle.
Gamblers will appreciate one of the largest and oldest casinos in Slovenia. Entertainment for every taste: roulette, poker, slot machines and much more. The main visitors are Italians, try your luck in confrontation with the burning European machos.
Bike tour for the whole family in place of the old one railway. Flat surfaces for skiing, a variety of plants and trees along the side of the road, tunnels and a journey along the sea coast - feel all the charm local air and landscapes. Here they make the most beautiful photos in Portorož.
The Fonda Fish Farm
The fish farm is the work of many generations of the Foundation family, where all the living creatures of the sea coast are collected. This Portorož attraction is especially interesting for children. They look with curiosity at the numerous pools of fish and shellfish.
Once you learn all about the history of the farm and its inhabitants, you will be offered master classes in seafood cooking or served ready-made dishes according to any of your wishes. You can buy raw fish at relatively low prices.
Shopping
It’s not for nothing that the city is located not far from Italy, a country where high-quality clothing and shoes are produced. Shopping in Portorož is not only pleasant, but also profitable entertainment. But not all goods in the city are cheap; some things are imported far from abroad, so buying them here is extremely expensive.
Rich (but thrifty) tourists come to this Slovenian city all year round, so most of the shops here keep prices above average. This is partly explained high quality and a huge selection of goods. In Portorož you can buy:
- Reliable shoes;
- Designer clothes;
- Accessories of famous brands;
- Jewelry for every taste;
- Vintage antiques;
- Paintings;
- Alcohol;
- Products made of crystal and ceramics;
- Hand-made goods;
- Cosmetics.
The most expensive are clothing and shoes, jewelry, and antiques. You can also buy handmade goods and cosmetics. In addition, all creams, scrubs, soaps and other products made from salt are useful and rare products that can only be bought in the city of Portorož.
It is worth paying attention to strong drinks produced in Slovenia. Ancient wines, pear vodka, liqueur, blueberry liqueur and other locally produced alcohol are a souvenir that all your friends will be delighted with.
Portorož (Slovenia) is a city that suits all tourists. Only here you can swim in the warm sea and improve your health with the help of unique thermal waters and enjoy delicious Slovenian cuisine. Have a nice holiday!
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A return ticket from Portorož to Ljubljana costs from 3,881 rubles per adult.
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