3 days in Portorož & Piran Itinerary

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.

On the 2nd (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Portorož Beach, relax in the rural setting at Fonda Fish Farm, then admire the landmark architecture of Praetorian Palace, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower.

To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Portorož online tour planner.

Trieste, Italy to Portorož is an approximately 1-hour car ride. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Trieste in April since evenings lows in Portorož dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Piran.

Considered one of the prettiest cities on the country's coast, Piran owes much of its development to salt.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): take a leisurely stroll along Port Piran, get a new perspective on nature at Magical World of Shells Museum, don't miss a visit to Walls of Piran, then admire the striking features of Sodna palaca, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. George's Church, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Piran Minorite Monastery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a sense of history and politics at Town Hall, then explore the fascinating underground world of Škocjan Caves, then tour the stables at Lipica Stud Farm, and finally do a tasting at Boris Lisjak Winery.

For ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read Piran trip itinerary planning site.

Piran is just a stone's throw from Portorož. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in April, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to drive back home.