Slovenian coast Zala Slabe

Introduction... Slovenian coast is situated at the far northern end of the Mediterranean, along the Gulf of Trieste, which is the northernmost part of the Adriatic Sea. The gulf has an approximate surface area slightly less than 600 km2 and sea volume of about 9.5 km3. It is a shallow marine basin, with maximum depths in its central part m and average depth of 17 m, situated at the junction of the Dinaric Alps and the Alps. The Slovenian coast is only 46 km long, which is only one thousandth of the entire Mediterranean coastline. The Slovenian coast is heavily populated. The coastal region is an area of 344 km2 with a population of just under people (232 inhabitants/km2), which means that the population density of the area is more than twice the national average.

the area is visited by tourists primarily because of its natural beauties (coast, sea, bathing sites, characteristic landscape, the rich natural and cultural heritage) the Slovenian Coast has well developed tourist infrastructure. Tourism infrastructure includes several dozen hotels, sport facilities and public beaches, most of them artificial. The area has tourist beds (that is 27% of all tourist capacities in the country), most of them in Piran receiving about 400,000 tourists a year.

Portorož (Port of Roses) is the largest resort and, although modern in appearance, has a long history. There are plenty of hotels, bars, restaurants and shops that help make this a popular beach resort. Right on the border with Croatia, to the south of Portorož you will find the Salt Pans of Secovlje. The only place where salt is still harvested in Slovenia, it is now a designated regional park. Two kilometres north of Portorož you will find the charming coastal town of Piran, whose medieval centre bears witness to 500 years of Venetian rule with narrow alleyways, tightly packed houses and beautiful churches. The delightful main square, Tartinijev Trg, (named after Giuseppe Tartini, the famous violin virtuoso) is just opposite the harbour. To the north of Piran is Koper, Slovenia's largest coastal town, and although uninspiring from a distance, it has a beautifully preserved medieval centre. For the active, there are plenty of opportunities for sailing, swimming, windsurfing and hang-gliding along the Slovenian coast.

Koper Is a coastal town and municipality and the largest commercial port in Slovenia, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. The town has a population of 23,726 and is officially bilingual, with both Slovene and Italian as official languages. Sights in Koper include the 15th-century Praetorian Palace and Loggia in Venetian Gothic style, the 12th century Carmine Rotunda church, and the Cathedral of St Nazarius with its 14th century tower.

Izola Is an old fishing city and a municipality in southwestern Slovenia on the Adriatic coast of the Istrian peninsula. Its name originates from the Italian Isola, which means island.

Piran It is one of the three major towns of Slovenian Istria. The origin of the name is uncertain, with some scholars favouring derivation from the Celtic "bior-dun" (settlement on the hill), while others prefer the Greek word "pyr" (fire), a reference to the lighthouse on the tip of the peninsula. The city resembles a large open-air museum, with medieval architecture and a rich cultural heritage. Narrow streets and compact houses give the town its special charm. Piran is the administrative centre of the local area and one of Slovenia's major tourist attractions. Pirano is the birthplace of composer and violinist Giuseppe Tartini, who played an important role in shaping its cultural heritage. The town's main square (Slovene: Tartinijev trg), is named after him.

Portorož Portorož, literally "Port of Roses", is a coastal town in Slovenia and one of the country's largest tourist areas. Portorož is home to a marina, casino, and numerous sporting facilities. There is also Portorož International Airport in nearby village Sečovlje.

Salt Pans of Sečovlje This small settlement is widely known for its salt pans, which through centuries contributed to economic development of our parts. The original marsh wetlands, originating from the connection of delta land and the sea, were transformed into salt pans already in the middle ages. The salt works as an economic activity still exists nowadays on approximately 700 hectares of operational salt pans. On the area of the old, abandoned salt pans, there is Salt Pans Museum, in which we can admire the gradual development of the salt pans, as well as the way of life of the salt workers during the centuries up to the present date.