Piran, perhaps the most prettiest town of Slovenia

If Croatia has its little Adriatic pearl in Rovinj, then Slovenia has theirs in Piran...

Piran, the prettiest town of Slovenia
Tourism website: Piran

The back-to-back immigration near the coast between Croatia and Slovenia was a breeze. Croatian immigration just asked me if the car I am driving is a rental car while Slovenian immigration asked the back trunk to be opened. Croatia is not part of the Schengen Treaty but Slovenia is. You can read more information here about my experiences driving in Croatia and Slovenia: Croatia and Slovenia stories about travel logistics

Rovinj, Croatia to Piran, Slovenia is about an hour and a quarter’s drive. Because I was confused with the very tight and low-profile entrance to Piran, I parked the car along the main road and walked down to the coastal village. If I had known that there are many parking spaces down at the village, I would have brought the car and save myself from an uphill climb going back.

Many people say that Piran is the prettiest coastal town of Slovenia, and I think it is. Slovenia is a small country and it only has 46 kilometres length of coastal shore. The popular towns are Koper (the biggest city in the west), Izola (I visited this next!), Portoroz (the beach Riviera near Piran) and Piran (the prettiest and most charming).

As I walk down to the village I caught a glimpse to the beautiful square below—the Tartini Square, named after the musician Giuseppe Tartini who was born in Piran. The square looked stunning and inviting. It’s one of the prettiest squares I have seen from a small town. When I arrived at the square I managed to take a table at one of the café restaurants and ordered a glass of white wine and an espresso. In places like these, the best way to experience and enjoy it is by bathing in the moment and cherishing it with a drink.

This is my driving route. Rovinj, Croatia to Piran, Slovenia:

You can move the map with your mouse, zoom it in or out by clicking on the + and - signs on the bottom right hand side.

Entering Slovenia from Croatia near the Adriatic coast.

As I walk down, I am slowly catching a glimpse of the beautiful little town.

The Tartini Square!

The City Hall of Piran on the square.

Cafe terraces ringed the square.

The little harbour with wooden boats.

The bell tower of St. George's Parish Church jutting out of the view. There is a Venetian charm and influence in Piran, after all this town was once a part of the Venetian Empire.

The Piran-born composer and violinist, Giuseppe Tartini and his statue on the square which is named after him.

A glass of chilled Chardonnay is always best when the weather is nice. And because I need to drive, a cup of espresso is needed to keep me alert on the wheel.

I have a nice location =)

Venetian architecture influenced building... which of course reminds me of Venice. Lots of buildings like this in Venice, Italy.

This street leads to the church on top that has a lovely view of the town.

St. George's Parish Church sitting proudly on top of the hill.

The views from the top of the church.

Tartini Square, up close on camera from the church hill.

The remaining stone walls of Piran that was built to protect the city from Ottoman invaders. For a fee, you can walk the fortifications of the walls

Travel Period: March 2014
Destination: Piran, Slovenia

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