Portorož is the most hotel-oriented place on the Slovenian coast and one of the few where a visit is worthwhile outside summer too. Along the bay the beach, the marina, the terraces and the wellness centres line up in a row, and the hinterland rises immediately beyond the road into the Istrian hills with olive groves.
The name of the place comes from the church of Santa Maria delle Rose, St Mary of the Rosary, which once stood by the sea. Hence the rose as the symbol of the place, which you can spot on the promenade, in the names of the eateries and on the desserts served here.
The Central Beach is the largest laid-out beach in the country and the only one with so much sand, which is why it fills up first in summer. The entry into the sea is gentle, which is why Portorož is popular with families and with those who do not get on with a rocky entry.
Along the beach runs a promenade linking the hotels, the marina and Lucija to the south. The walk is flat and lit, so you can do it in the evening or out of season too, when the promenade is almost empty.
Portorož grew up around the spa offer, which is based on seawater, brine and salt-pan mud from the nearby salt pans. It is precisely this combination that sets it apart from the other seaside places in the country, where the offer is tied mainly to the beach.
Most of the programmes are tied to hotele z bazeni in savnami, prav ta ponudba pa je razlog, da kraj ne zamre skupaj s kopalno sezono.
South of the place opens the landscape park The Sečovlje Salt Pans, a landscape of shallow basins, channels and embankments. Salt is still produced here in the traditional way, and the best-known product is fleur de sel, which you can buy right in the park.
The park is at the same time a well-known bird-watching area, and you can walk or cycle along the embankments. Set aside at least two hours for a visit and reckon on there being almost no shade.
Marina Portorož is the largest harbour for small boats in the country and at the same time a starting point for boat trips around the bay, which run several times a day in summer. In summer trips to the neighbouring seaside towns are also possible, which is the finest way to see the coast from the seaward side.
The water activities are gentle, because the bay is shallow and sheltered from the wind. This suits beginners, and for a livelier sea you can move towards the open part of the coast.
Above the bay begins the Parenzana, a cycling route along the line of the former narrow-gauge railway between Trieste and Poreč. The section above Portorož leads through tunnels and over viaducts, and the climbs are gentle, because the line was built for a train.
From the route you can drop down into one of the villages in the hinterland, where there are olive groves, vineyards and a view over the whole bay. For a loop on a rented bike allow half a day, because the stops quickly add up to more than you planned.
In summer the day usually runs between the beach, the promenade and a trip to the salt pans or to Piran. For an active day you can set off along the Parenzana, a cycling route on a former railway line that leads through tunnels and over viaducts in the hinterland.
Outside the season there remain wellness, walks by the sea and a visit to the hinterland with olive groves. An overview of the offer you will find under doživetji v Portorožu.
A sandy beach with a gentle entry is the main reason families choose this very place. Next to it there is a playground and water facilities, so you can spend the whole day without any transport in between.
For the afternoon a boat ride, the salt pans with their embankments and Piran, which you can reach on foot along the sea, work well. In the rain there remain the hotel pools and the aquarium in the neighbouring town.
For a quieter part of the day, choose the morning on the promenade or an evening walk towards Fiesa, when the beach empties. Wellness and dinner by the marina are a classic combination, which you can also carry out in winter, when the promenade is empty.
If you want to escape the bustle, climb into the hinterland above the bay, where there are villages with a view and olive groves, or choose the salt pans at sunset.
The cuisine is Istrian and maritime: fish, shellfish, pasta with truffles, olive oil and Refošk. Among the desserts, the most local is the one with rose petals, which refers to the name of the place and is found in only a few eateries along the promenade.
The offer is concentrated along the promenade and in the marina, where you will find restaurants of all price ranges. For more homely food, head up into the hinterland, where there are farms and wine cellars with their own oil.
The place has the most hotel offer on the Slovenian coast, including those with wellness and pools. This is precisely why many people choose Portorož for their stay but spend their days in the surrounding towns, as they are all within half an hour.
In addition to hotels so na voljo apartments and private rooms, which are as a rule somewhat higher above the bay. In summer demand is high, so arrange your accommodation in advance.
The nearest trip is Piran, which you reach on foot along the sea in half an hour or by local transport. To the north are Izola and Koper, oba znotraj pol ure.
Za cel dan se pomaknite v zaledje na Kras ali v Brda, where the sea gives way to wine and hills. A broader overview of the destination you will find under Obalo in Krasom.
We invite you to visit the Knez Portorož apartments, which are in a lovely, quiet location.
We invite you to visit the Knez Portorož apartments, which are in a lovely, quiet location.
Beli Križ Snack Bar is located on the upper road Portorož-Piran.
Beli Križ Snack Bar is located on the upper road Portorož-Piran.
The Paco 1 Portorož Italian restaurant invites all lovers of Italian cuisine to our house specialities (meat and vegetable lasagne).
The Paco 1 Portorož Italian restaurant invites all lovers of Italian cuisine to our house specialities (meat and vegetable lasagne).
Santalucia fish canteen, Portorož offers daily fresh fish, home-style Istrian cuisine and Mediterranean cuisine.
Santalucia fish canteen, Portorož offers daily fresh fish, home-style Istrian cuisine and Mediterranean cuisine.
The Majestic Portorož restaurant, with a view over the whole bay and a terrace on the Portorož beach, is a first-rate adventure for all gourmets.
The Majestic Portorož restaurant, with a view over the whole bay and a terrace on the Portorož beach, is a first-rate adventure for all gourmets.
Knez – Košak Portorož apartments and rooms are 200 m from the beach.
Knez – Košak Portorož apartments and rooms are 200 m from the beach.
Paco 2 Portorož pizzeria and restaurant offers a wide choice of fish and meat dishes prepared in various ways and to order.
Paco 2 Portorož pizzeria and restaurant offers a wide choice of fish and meat dishes prepared in various ways and to order.
Jagodje near Izola is quite a good starting point. Whether you ride towards Portorož or towards Koper, in both directions the route takes you through magnificent countryside. We shall always find a destination, a little nearer or a little further away. We shall adjust the difficulty and the length of the ride to suit ourselves. The route we ride can be asphalt or gravel. We can also add variety to the ride […]
Jagodje near Izola is quite a good starting point. Whether you ride towards Portorož or towards Koper, in both directions the route takes you through magnificent countryside. We shall always find a destination, a little nearer or a little further away. We shall adjust the difficulty and the length of the ride to suit ourselves. The route we ride can be asphalt or gravel. We can also add variety to the ride […]
Once you are on the Slovenian coast it would be a "sin" not to get on a bike and go exploring the surroundings. The countryside of our Littoral can be every bit as beautiful as the sea itself. It does not smell the same, but quite different. It has that homely aftertaste – you know, when you see the vines your mouth starts to water, and perhaps, if […]
Once you are on the Slovenian coast it would be a "sin" not to get on a bike and go exploring the surroundings. The countryside of our Littoral can be every bit as beautiful as the sea itself. It does not smell the same, but quite different. It has that homely aftertaste – you know, when you see the vines your mouth starts to water, and perhaps, if […]
The family apartment is located in a quiet neighbourhood on a hill with a wonderful sea view.
The family apartment is located in a quiet neighbourhood on a hill with a wonderful sea view.
The inn's location offers guests a view over the Portorož bay and thus further enhances the culinary experience awaiting you at Gostilna Tomi Portorož.
The inn's location offers guests a view over the Portorož bay and thus further enhances the culinary experience awaiting you at Gostilna Tomi Portorož.
Hotel Kempinski Palace enjoys a unique location in the heart of Portorož with a wonderful view of the Adriatic Sea
Hotel Kempinski Palace enjoys a unique location in the heart of Portorož with a wonderful view of the Adriatic Sea
The Oase Soline Portorož apartment house – a break in the embrace of the salt pans.
The Oase Soline Portorož apartment house – a break in the embrace of the salt pans.
Figarola restaurant is located in the heart of Portorož, where you can feel the pulse of the lively town.
Figarola restaurant is located in the heart of Portorož, where you can feel the pulse of the lively town.
A four-star superior hotel is located in the very centre of Portorož , just a stone's throw from the sea. Here you can expect an ear for detail and originality,…
A four-star superior hotel is located in the very centre of Portorož , just a stone's throw from the sea. Here you can expect an ear for detail and originality,…
As a rich treasury of plant and animal life, the Sečovlje Salt Pans are ranked among the most important areas of natural heritage in Slovenia. The sub-Mediterranean…
As a rich treasury of plant and animal life, the Sečovlje Salt Pans are ranked among the most important areas of natural heritage in Slovenia. The sub-Mediterranean…
Hotel Marko Portorož boasts an exceptional position, standing in a park in the very centre of Portorož, right by the seashore.
Hotel Marko Portorož boasts an exceptional position, standing in a park in the very centre of Portorož, right by the seashore.
Matos Portorož apartments and rooms are located above Hotel Bernardin, close to the sea.
Matos Portorož apartments and rooms are located above Hotel Bernardin, close to the sea.
In an exceptionally beautiful and quiet location, right by Portorož, are the Zvezda apartments, which offer guests a quality break.
In an exceptionally beautiful and quiet location, right by Portorož, are the Zvezda apartments, which offer guests a quality break.
Villa BEAUTY is located in a quiet, attractive position, in one of the most beautiful bays on the Slovenian coast, in Portorož.
Villa BEAUTY is located in a quiet, attractive position, in one of the most beautiful bays on the Slovenian coast, in Portorož.
The Grossi Portorož apartment is in a pleasant family house about 1200 m from the centre of Portorož, in a quiet spot with a wonderful view.
The Grossi Portorož apartment is in a pleasant family house about 1200 m from the centre of Portorož, in a quiet spot with a wonderful view.
Vera Portorož Apartments can boast two modernly furnished apartments and are located in a quiet position
Vera Portorož Apartments can boast two modernly furnished apartments and are located in a quiet position
The Opara Portorož apartments and rooms are only some 350 m from the sea. They are just above Fiesa with a view of the Gulf of Trieste and the Alps.
The Opara Portorož apartments and rooms are only some 350 m from the sea. They are just above Fiesa with a view of the Gulf of Trieste and the Alps.
Peter Portorož apartments and rooms are located in an exceptionally beautiful and quiet position just above Portorož.
Peter Portorož apartments and rooms are located in an exceptionally beautiful and quiet position just above Portorož.
