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With only 47km of Adriatic coast Slovenes have to make the most of every centimetre. The result is a coastline dotted with half a dozen or so notable towns, each with its own unique character, strengths and weaknesses. The poetically named Portoro\u017e, or Port of Roses, is home to one of the largest modern marinas on the Adriatic and is the undisputed king of Slovenia\u2019s coastal tourism trade. lthough it lacks the Venetian old towns that can be ound elsewhere along the coast, its numerous hotels, restaurants, conference centres, spas and casinos
make it a popular destination for both foreigners and Slovenes, and an excellent base for day trips and excursions farther afield. Portoro\u017e has been a tourist destination as far back as the 13th century, when it developed a niche as a health resort, and towards the end of the 19th century it became widely known for the healing properties of its mud and salt water baths.<\/p>\n

This reputation has persisted till today, with the city currently home to no less than six different wellness spas and resorts. Aside from spas, Portoro\u017e also plays host to various national and international conferences, exhibitions and trade fairs, which enables the city to maintain a bustling vibrant air throughout the entire year. One of its largest annual events is Internautica, an international boat show held every May, which attracts over 400 exhibitors and 40,000 visitors. It’s a sight to see even if you\u2019re not in the market for a new luxury yacht.<\/p>\n

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Forma Viva<\/strong>
A short hike up to the hill overlooking Portoro\u017e\u2019s beach and bustling seaside promenade to the south will be well-rewarded with lovely views of the town below, and one of the region\u2019s true hidden gems: the Forma Viva stone sculpture garden. An international sculpture symposium of the same name was first organised by two local artists in 1961, and since then it has turned into a biennial event with artists coming from around the world to participate in workshops and other activities – each time leaving behind new sculptures, which now number more than 130 in total. The wonderful creations are spread over a large tree-lined area, and pathways lead down the south side of the hill past old Istrian houses and eventually to the Se\u010devlje salt pans.<\/p>\n

Se\u010da, tel. +386 (0)5 671 20 80, info@obalne-galerije.si,
www.obalne-galerije.si. Open 00:00 – 24:00. No admission fee.<\/p>\n

Holy Church of our Lady of the Rosary<\/strong>
Travellers who have grown accustomed to and bored with elaborate old European churches, might enjoy this interesting little break from the ancient and rarefied. Constructed in the 1980s, with wooden surroundings and small stained glass, this interesting piece of architecture seems to evoke a happy hippy feeling of Catholicism, with a not-so-pained Jesus leaning down from the cross to speak to a group of friends.The outside lobby offers free postcards and reading material.<\/p>\n

Cvetna Pot 4, tel. +386 (0)5674 67 00.<\/p>\n

Lepa Vida Thalasso Spa<\/strong>
Located within the picturesque salt pans of the Se\u010dovlje Salina Nature Park, the Lepa Vida Thalasso Spa is definitely among Slovenia’s most unique spa and wellness destinations. Constructed mainly of wood, the modern facilities blend seamlessly into the surroundings of the park, and offer incredible views of the landscape. Thalassotherapy is of course the medical use of seawater as a form of therapy (‘thalassa’being Greek for ‘sea’), and was first developed on the Brittany coast of France during the 119th century. Lepa Vida offers various health the
therapeutic treatments, including salt-pan mud baths, bathing in brine\u00a0(the liquid that remains at the bottom of the evaporation ponds after\u00a0hand harvesting), sea salt scrubs, full body massages, and much more.\u00a0The spa can be accessed by either land or sea (for those with their own\u00a0boats), and advanced booking is recommended.<\/p>\n

Se\u010da 115, +386
(0)5 67213 60, www.thalasso-lepavida.si. Open 09:00 – 21:00.<\/p>\n

Marina Portoro\u017e<\/b>
Located less than a kilometre from the centre of town, the vast\u00a0modern marina in Portoro\u017e is the gateway to the Mediterranean not\u00a0only for Slovenia but all of Central Europe. With over one thousand\u00a0berths accommodating boats up to 22 metres in length, it is one of\u00a0the largest marinas in the entire Adriatic. Aside from the standard
dockside facilities the marina essentially contains a miniature resort\u00a0with guest rooms, restaurants and caf\u00e9s, as well as sports facilities\u00a0including tennis courts, swimming pools, a fitness centre and even\u00a0a driving range. In May the marina plays host to Internautica, a large\u00a0international boat show which attracts over 40,000 visitors each\u00a0year.<\/p>\n

Cesta solinarjev 8, tel. +386 (0)5 6761 100, fax +386 (0)5
6761 210, booking@marinap.si, www.marinap.si.<\/p>\n

Kempinski Palace Portoro\u017e<\/b>
This iconic hotel has taken centre stage in Portoro\u017e since it first\u00a0opened in 1910 during the waning years of the Habsburg Empire.\u00a0Combining Viennese elegance, modern design and of course the famous\u00a0Kempinski flair for style and service, the hotel is quite simply one\u00a0of the grandest places to stay in all of Slovenia. If price is no object,\u00a0book one of the two Laguna suites, which include a rooftop terrace\u00a0with a private Jacuzzi and breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea.<\/p>\n

Obala
45, tel. +386 (0)5 692 70 00\/+386 (0)5 692 79 50, reservations.
portoroz@kempinski.com, www.kempinski.com\/portoroz.<\/p>\n

Parezana Hi king and Cycling Route<\/b>
Following the path of the former narrow gauge railway line that\u00a0ran some 130km from Trieste to Pore\u010d in Croatia (Parenzo is the\u00a0town’s Italian name), in recent years the hiking and cycling route\u00a0has has become a symbol of friendship amongst the three nations\u00a0it passes through. For visitors it is a great way to see the\u00a0beauty of the Istrian countryside. Take in the sights, sounds and\u00a0smells of various old towns and villages, vineyards and olive
plantations, seaside landscapes, and even rehabilitated tunnels,\u00a0including one connecting Strunjan with Portoro\u017e.<\/p>\n

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