Portoroz, called by many, not unduly, “the port of roses”. As a health and climatic resort of an international reputation it was known as early as the previous century. The sheltered position protects the place against north winds also in winter time. Tourists will find here everything they may be looking for during their holidays. Lying on the northern side of Piran Bay, this attractive modern seaside resort is one of the largest and most important tourist centres in both Slovenia and the Istrian peninsula. The rich offer includes great restaurants, Casino gambling house, Marina and Secovlje Airport, new Thermal Baths and the proud old Palace Hotel, a sandy beach, numerous sporting grounds, the congress and performance centres. In summer, Portorož turns to a small – scale Europe proper.
With its mild Mediterranean climate, numerous hotels, private rooms and campsites, this is indeed a place suitable for every generation; it also makes a good centre for exploring the coast as well as the Karst district and the Istrian peninsula surroundings. In autumn and winter the lively summer holiday resort transforms into a congress centre and hosts many a cultural-entertainment and sporting event

Climate on Slovenian Coast
The coastal zone is one of the warmest regions in Slovenia. There are many sunny days and little amount of precipitate. Characteristic of the regions climate are mild winters (the temperature only rarely drops under zero) and not to hot summers. This is the very reason those who cannot stand the summer heat of the southern Mediterranean are coming here.
Sights and places of interest:
- “Forma viva” - the international exhibition of sculptures
- The Nautical Museum collection of Slovene shipping industry
- The tourist settlement of Bernardin with the remains of the Bernardin convent
- Piran town
Tartini Square with the house where the famous musician Giussepe Tartini was born, his monument and the Venetian house “Benecanka”, St. George Cathedral on the top of Piran with the beautiful view to the Slovenian Coast, Italy and Croatian coast, other churches and the monastery
- The aquarium
- Secovlje – salt Pans