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Slovene Coast – »Obala«
The term Slovenian Istria designates the northernmost and northwestern part of the Istrian
Peninsula between the Kvarner Gulf and the Gulf of Trieste. Slovenian Istria fascinates with
its unique blend of Roman, medieval and Venetian influences and the beauty of its nature.
This is a very picturesque and varied area with old city cores, picturesque villages and ha-
mlets, characterised by vineyards, olive trees and Mediterranean fruit trees.
Slovenia’s coastline is short (app. 47 kilometres), but has a number of attractions. Here is a
natural reserve with a rich fund of marl and sandstone and the unique, eighty-meter Strunjan
cliff, the highest flysch wall on the Adriatic coast. Here is the Sečovlje Salina Landscape Park
with salt pans, a unique saltworks landscape where you can learn first-hand all about tradi-
tional salt production.
There are three famous ancient coastal towns in the region: Koper, Izola and Piran. Also of
importance is the seaside resort of Portorož, with its lively tourist industry, which began in
the early 1900’s. The town of Koper has an important commercial port, Luka Koper.
A wide range of events is offered on the Slovenian coast all year round, both in coastal towns
and in the surrounding villages. You can enjoy in an incredible number of festivals as well as
several sports events ashore and at sea. For more information, visit the Tourist Informati-
on Offices.
Average summer temperature: 24,9 °C
Average winter temperature: 7,6 °C
Average sea temperature in summer: 24,2 °C
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The term Slovenian Istria designates the northernmost and northwestern part of the Istrian
Peninsula between the Kvarner Gulf and the Gulf of Trieste. Slovenian Istria fascinates with
its unique blend of Roman, medieval and Venetian influences and the beauty of its nature.
This is a very picturesque and varied area with old city cores, picturesque villages and ha-
mlets, characterised by vineyards, olive trees and Mediterranean fruit trees.
Slovenia’s coastline is short (app. 47 kilometres), but has a number of attractions. Here is a
natural reserve with a rich fund of marl and sandstone and the unique, eighty-meter Strunjan
cliff, the highest flysch wall on the Adriatic coast. Here is the Sečovlje Salina Landscape Park
with salt pans, a unique saltworks landscape where you can learn first-hand all about tradi-
tional salt production.
There are three famous ancient coastal towns in the region: Koper, Izola and Piran. Also of
importance is the seaside resort of Portorož, with its lively tourist industry, which began in
the early 1900’s. The town of Koper has an important commercial port, Luka Koper.
A wide range of events is offered on the Slovenian coast all year round, both in coastal towns
and in the surrounding villages. You can enjoy in an incredible number of festivals as well as
several sports events ashore and at sea. For more information, visit the Tourist Informati-
on Offices.
Average summer temperature: 24,9 °C
Average winter temperature: 7,6 °C
Average sea temperature in summer: 24,2 °C
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