6 days in Piran & Portorož Itinerary

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

Go for a jaunt from Piran to Postojna to see Predjama Castle about 1h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Tartini Square, shop like a local with Nika's Tiny House, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. George's Church, and relax and rejuvenate at Fish Spa Piran.

To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Piran online day trip planner.

Milan, Italy to Piran is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. In April in Piran, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 9°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Portorož: Hrastovlje Church of the Holy Trinity (in Hrastovlje), Lipica Stud Farm (in Lipica) and Škocjan Caves (in Škocjan). The adventure continues: stroll through Portorož Beach, admire the striking features of Praetorian Palace, pause for some serene contemplation at Parish Church of the Virgin Mary of the Rosary, and walk around Sečovlje Salina Nature Park.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Portorož online attractions planner.

Portorož is very close to Piran. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in April, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel back home.