10 days in Mediterranean & Karst Slovenia Itinerary

A trip to Nova Gorica takes you to the land between the Alps and the sea.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nova Gorica: Postojna (Guštarna, Predjama Castle, &more). And it doesn't end there: fly like a bird with Onnose Adventures, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sveta Gora (Holy Mountain), don't miss a visit to Šmartno, and try your luck at Perla Casino.

For more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Nova Gorica trip planner.

Valletta, Malta to Nova Gorica is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Valletta in December, things will get slightly colder in Nova Gorica: highs are around 12°C and lows about 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to drive to Portorož.

A resort town on the country's scenic Adriatic coastline, Portoroz offers many spas with all kinds of therapeutic treatments, many based on the brine and mud from the area's salt pans.

Portorož is known for beaches, casinos, and baths. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Tartini Square, indulge in some personalized pampering at Fish Spa Piran, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. George's Church, and pick up some new knowledge with Histria Botanica.

To see reviews, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Portorož trip planner.

You can drive from Nova Gorica to Portorož in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and shuttle; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.