Travel Guide of Piran in Slovenia by Influencers and Travelers

Piran is a town in southwestern Slovenia on the Gulf of Piran on the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the three major towns of Slovenian Istria. The town is known for its medieval architecture, with narrow streets and compact houses. Piran is the administrative seat of the Municipality of Piran and one of Slovenia's major tourist attractions.

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1 - Izola

   7 km away

Izola is an old town in southwestern Slovenia on the Adriatic coast of the Istrian peninsula. It is the seat of the Municipality of Izola. Its name originates from Italian Isola, which means 'island'.

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2 - Walls of Piran

The Walls of Piran are the city walls of Piran, a coastal town on the Adriatic Sea in southwestern Slovenia. Significant parts of the fortification walls remain well-preserved.

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3 - Boat Tours in Porec

   9 km away

Head to Umag and sail along the Istrian coast at your leisure thanks to boat rental near Poreč! Renting a boat in Umag is a great way to explore the Istrian coast and the natural treasures it harbors. If you have a boating license, this activity off...

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4 - Tartini Square

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5 - Koper

   13 km away

Koper is the fifth largest city in Slovenia. Located in the Istrian region in the southwestern part of the country, approximately five kilometres south of the border with Italy and 20 kilometres from Trieste, Koper is the largest coastal city in the country.

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6 - Bike Tours in Koper

   12 km away

Come and bike along the historic Parenzana Biking trail from Koper all to way to the spectacular town of Portoroz. Parenzana is an old narrow-gauge railway between Trieste, Italy and Poreč, Croatia, since been converted into a recreat...

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7 - Ankaran

   14 km away

Ankaran is a town in the Municipality of Ankaran, located near the border with Italy, in the Littoral region of Slovenia. It is less than 5 km from the Italian town of Muggia near Trieste, about 2.5 km from the Italian-Slovenian border, 6.5 km from Koper, and 33 km from the nearest Croatian town, Buje.

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8 - Cerej

   16 km away

Cerej is a settlement next to Hrvatini in the City Municipality of Koper in the Littoral region of Slovenia, right on the border with Italy.

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9 - Scuba Diving in Koper

Discover the rich underwater life of the Adriatic Sea on a beginner's PADI scuba diving course in Piran, near Koper! PADI stand for Professional Association of Diving Instructors and it is the most recognized dive training organization in the wo...

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10 - Miramare Castle

   22 km away

Miramare Castle is a 19th-century castle direct on the Gulf of Trieste between Barcola and Grignano near Trieste, northeastern Italy.

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11 - Grotta Gigante

   25 km away

Grotta Gigante, also known as Riesengrotte or as Grotta di Brisciachi, is a giant cave on the Italian side of the Trieste Karst, close to the village of Borgo Grotta Gigante or Briščiki in the municipality of Sgonico.

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12 - Wildlife Experiences in Porec

   9 km away

Meet your professional, multilingual skipper in Umag, not far from Poreč, and set off to observe the dolphins that call the Adriatic home! Dolphin watching from Umag is an ideal way to discover the local wildlife of the Istrian peninsula. To make th...

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13 - Rilke trail

   27 km away

The Rilke trail is a tourist trail, providing a scenic view of the Gulf of Trieste. It is named after the poet Rainer Maria Rilke. It connects the villages of Duino and Sistiana, both in the municipality of Duino-Aurisina.

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14 - Trstelj

   38 km away

Dornberk is a village in western Slovenia in the Municipality of Nova Gorica. It is located in the Vipava Valley within the Gorizia region of the Slovenian Littoral.

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15 - Tours & Sightseeing | Miramare Castle

   22 km away

Discover the magic of Trieste, a city that beautifully matches history, culture, and natural allure. Stroll along the antique Canal Grande, ascend to Castello di San Giusto for astonishing views, and soak in the wonder of Piazza Unità d'Italia, Europe's sprawling seafront square. Jump into a cultural whirlpool at the Civic Museum of Oriental Art and the Revoltella Museum or descend into the literary depths at the James Joyce Statue. Seek peace at the Miramare Castle and the Victory Lighthouse, and witness religious diversity at the San Giusto Cathedral, Sant'Antonio Taumaturgo Church, Serbian Orthodox Temple, and Synagogue. Ignite the curiosity at the Science Center Immaginario Scientifico, and let the Trieste Sea Museum's wonders take you away.

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16 - Solkan

   49 km away

Solkan is a settlement in the Municipality of Nova Gorica in the Gorizia region of western Slovenia, at the border with Italy. Although it forms a single urban area with the city of Nova Gorica today, it has maintained the status of a separate urban settlement due to its history and the strong local identity of its residents.

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