A small escape to Slovenia.

Slovenia is not far from Trieste. Around 12 Kilometers and you cross the border.

One of the good reasons to go to Slovenia, Toblerone, gaz and cigarettes apart, is that you have some cool and fine places.

Here a picture of a wine yard, on the heights of Portoroz:

And the seaside resort:

Here you can feel the austrian influence, in the architecture.

After a good afternoon spent on the beach, we went close to Portoroz, in a charming village called Piran ( Pirano for the italians, as many names are in Slovenian, but also in italian , in this part of the country.

Piran is typical from this part of Slovenia called Istria. When you know a bit Muggia, Rovinj, Dignano, and so on, you are not disoriented. The influence from the romans and Venezia is clear and strong.

From far away, it is quite promising.

And it is!

The typical istrian place.

The narrow and colorful streets.

If you climb, you will see that it is worth the effort. The scenery is breathtaking:

And it is at only 3 or 4 kilometers from Portoroz!

So, if you are in the nearby, don't miss the opportunity to visit these places.

Best,

Nicolas

It looks beautiful.

By: TheMadDruid : August 13th, 2016-15:39

There are so many places to visit.

Ooh yes. I also have to mention Croatia which is at only 15 Kilometers from Portoroz! [nt]

By: amanico : August 13th, 2016-23:50

Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos. Would love to make a return to that region. [nt]

By: Luis6 : August 13th, 2016-16:21

You should. Worth a stay. [nt]

By: amanico : August 13th, 2016-23:50

Merci Nico, nice pics but very interesting post

By: Mike H : August 13th, 2016-16:39

I have travelled a lot since the past 40 years but not yet to Slovenia. It looks quite nice indeed, thank you for the informative photo report. Enjoy your time there my friend, Mike

Thanks, Mike. I am on my way for the mountains, today. Another scenery, probably some postcards. [nt]

By: amanico : August 13th, 2016-23:51

Absolutely loving it

By: GarageBMW : August 13th, 2016-18:59

Thanks Nicolas for sharing these nice pictures with us.

My pleasure. Thanks! [nt]

By: amanico : August 13th, 2016-23:51

Enjoyed the lovely postcards from your travels!

By: fernando : August 13th, 2016-20:08

A beautiful part of Europe indeed. Thank you for sharing with us. Best fernando

I imagine it would be even better in June or September, with less people in the streets. [nt]

By: amanico : August 13th, 2016-23:54

Aahh.. Really a pictoresque escape, it appears.. Nice colorful houses, water around & mellow light.. Thx for sharing, Best.. :)) [nt]

By: hs111 : August 13th, 2016-20:38

And not far from where you live! [nt]

By: amanico : August 13th, 2016-23:49

Old....

By: AuHavrePro : August 13th, 2016-23:30

Europe at its best . Paradoxical to say perhaps as most European locations are obviously very old but the point being that these are some of the most untouched locales by modern infrastructure developments. Thanks for the wonderful photos. Cheers, Filip

Touching a city like Piran would be a crime! Thanks for looking, Filip. [nt]

By: amanico : August 13th, 2016-23:55

Used to spend lots of time here when I was younger

By: KMII : August 14th, 2016-00:26

Almost every weekend during the year and lots of time in summer from about 1989 to about 1997. Sailing mostly. Portoroz has definitely taken a turn for the better since then, Piran has always been timeless With some of the infrastructure issues inherent i...

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