17. 4. 2025
As the days grow longer, nature turns green, and the sun finally invites us outside again, Portorož and Piran become some of the most sought-after destinations for a spring break. Why? Because here, spring isn’t just about beautiful weather—it’s about the whole experience: reconnecting with nature, gazing at the sea, relaxing your body and mind, and soaking in the unique blend of history, culture, and coastal charm.
Portorož and Piran are perfect for those moments when you want to escape the routine—for quiet Sunday mornings with a coffee by the sea, for long walks along historic paths, and for evenings scented with salt, lavender, and serenity. Spring here is something special—quieter, gentler, more personal. It’s ideal if you want to get away from the crowds, but still enjoy everything a seaside destination has to offer.
Here are some ideas for the perfect spring day—active, relaxed, and re-energizing.
Ideas for active holidays and relaxation by the sea
Photo: Walk on the Sisak peninsula, Jaka Ivančič
Walks by the sea - kilometres of views
Portorož and Piran are instantly charming with their scenic coastline, but their true value lies in the opportunities for exploration. The walking paths connecting Portorož, Piran, Lucija, Seča, Strunjan, and the surrounding hills are perfect for spring walks—when the air is filled with the scent of the sea and the summer crowds have yet to arrive.
The routes are circular, safe, easy, and scenic—offering views that stretch all the way to Croatian Istria, northern Italy, and the Slovenian Alps.
A walk through the Strunjan Landscape Park is also a great choice, with stops at cliffside viewpoints or peaceful moments by the Stjuža lagoon. Culture and nature lovers alike will enjoy the trails through the Sečovlje Salt Pans, where salt is still harvested by hand using traditional methods.
Tip: start your day with an early walk by the sea, when the shore is still quiet and bathed in soft light - ideal for taking photos or simply getting the day off to a good start.
Photo: cycling on the Parenzana, Jaka Ivančič
Cycling routes - from the coast to the Šavrin Hills
Portorož & Piran and wider Istria are a paradise for cyclists. Choose from easy rides along the coast or venture inland to more rugged routes - all the way to picturesque villages and viewpoints.
For families, there are routes along the coastal road or between the salt pans, and for the more experienced, climbs up the hilly hinterland. A popular choice is the route to the viewpoint at St George's Church above Piran, or a longer trip to Padna and Koštabona. Renting electric bikes gives you easy access to even the more remote corners that are otherwise harder to reach by car.
Tip: don't forget the water and your camera - springtime Istria is photogenic.
Spring regeneration: wellness pampering by the sea
After a day out in the fresh air, your body deserves more than just a rest - it deserves a real marine pampering. Portorož has a long tradition of spa facilities, so a spring break here is the perfect combination of activity and regeneration.
Photo: Terme Portorož, Lifeclass Hotels & Spa
Terme Portorož at Lifeclass Hotels & Spa - thalassotherapy and "vitamin sea"
If you're a fan of well-being supported by natural elements, you'll be delighted by the Terme Portorož, which combines sea water, salt, seaweed and salt mud into a unique thalasso experience. The Sauna Park is a special gem, with seven saunas - from the classic Finnish sauna to the exotic salt sauna and the first ice cave in Slovenia.
The icing on the cake is the indoor pool with heated seawater and massage jets - perfect for total relaxation or gentle pampering.
For families: even the youngest can have fun in the children's pool, making a visit to Terme Portorož a great choice for all generations.
Photo: Pool with a sea view, Paradise Spa, St. Bernardin Resort
Paradise Spa & Wellness Benedicta at St. Bernardin resort - views, hammam and exclusivity
If you're looking for pampering with an extra touch of exclusivity, the Paradise Spa at the Grand Hotel Bernardin will enchant you. The warm welcome, the scent of essential oils, the comfort all around you, the smiles of the masters of traditional massages and the magical touches of the palms of the hands will seduce you into a paradisiacal feeling of security, comfort and relaxation in an environment full of artistic stories. The highlight of your experience is undoubtedly the panoramic heated seawater pool with its magnificent views of the open sea - the perfect place to relax in elegant surroundings.
At the
Benedicta Wellness at Hotel Histrion, you will walk the path of the Benedicta monks' mindset to inner contentment, and in addition to
traditional Istrian-style pampering, you will be surprised by the unique Istrian hammam, where you will be guided into deep relaxation through a ritual of natural salt, lavender and warm wraps. The special charm of this wellness centre is undoubtedly the
panoramic Finnish sauna with a view of the endless blue sea, and the herbal and organic saunas, where the tranquillity of nature blends into the warmth of the space.
Photo: Sauna with sea view, Wellness Benedicta, St. Bernardin Resort
Imagine: after a day exploring the coast, you plunge into a warm pool of seawater. Massage jets ease tension in your shoulders while meditative music gently echoes beneath the water's surface. The smell of salt and essential oils envelops you like a sea hug, and your body slowly returns to balance. Even if you only have one day, you will feel the difference. This is not just wellness - it's a ritual of reconnecting with yourself.
Spring the way you deserve it
Portorož and Piran offer more than just sun and sea in spring - they offer a place to unwind. It's a destination where you can conquer the view, get in touch with nature and deepen your inner self all in one day - spring in Portorož has it all.
Allow yourself to stop for a moment, take a breath and reconnect with yourself.