Intertwined narrow streets, a large square in the middle, bell tower on top, the picturesque Venetian houses, the blue sea and the sky merging together on the horizon, the Alps in the distance - these are the typical postcard scenes from Piran
For sea lovers, the Piran municipality is the best choice to live permanently or to buy a holiday cottage, as it has the highest number of diverse seaside towns and settlements. In the area of Piran municipality you can chose between urban and rural coastline settlements. The relaxed lifestyle that is on offer in this municipality is made that much more beautiful by its many sunny days (statistically proven by the Slovenian Environmental Agency to have the most in Slovenia), beneficial effect of the nearby Sečovlje Salina Nature Park and SLIKAsque villages in the background. Regardless of which town you settle for, you are always going to be just a step away from all the offices, healthcare facilities, spas, hillside villages, schools, bicycle lanes, hiking trails, shops and cultural events.
Intertwined narrow streets, a large square in the middle, bell tower on top, the picturesque Venetian houses, the blue sea and the sky merging together on the horizon, the Alps in the distance - these are the typical postcard scenes from Piran. Whoever lives in Piran, is living a true Mediterranean lifestyle. Morning swim in the sea, followed by a cappuccino and a croissant at a nearby coffee shop, visiting the local market stocked with vegetables grown on the outskirts of Piran, these are just some of the many Saturday rituals of Piran inhabitants. Altanas (typical Piran roof terraces) are perfect for dinners under the glow of Trieste headlights and with a view of Croatia and the mountains. Culture lovers will find their own place under the sun in one of the numerous cultural and artistic associations that operate in the city or quench their thirst for art by visiting galleries, museums, events and concerts, or they can easily struck a conversation with one of the many artists who are either residents or regular visitors in Piran.
Warm sea, pine trees, roses, palm trees, the scent of jasmine and proximity of Sečovlje Salina Nature Park create a special Portorož climate. Portorož is renowned as a place with the most comprehensive range of wellness services in Europe. During the coldest winters you can soak in pools with heated sea water, with a view of the open sea and the snow-covered Alps. When the rest of us in Europe still walk in winter coats, the inhabitants of Portorož already sunbathe on their home terraces with unforgettable views of the sea. Even outdoor sports are possible here all year round. Just one step outside your home you can already ride along the coast to Soline or Piran, or you can set off on Parenzana (former railway line connecting Trieste and Poreč) until you reach Izola, Koper or even Croatia. To complete your healthy lifestyle you can also produce your own vegetables or Mediterranean fruits from your own courtyard as soil all round Portorož is very fertile. Living in Porotorž is very complacent because of the proximity of offices, pharmacies, shops, bus stations, kindergartens and playgrounds.
Villages on the hills, stone houses, olive groves, vineyards, orchards and fascinating views are typical of Slovenian Istria countryside, but only oin n Piran countryside we can find two rural villages that are also near the sea. There are Sečovlje and Strunjan. Both places still have working salt marshes. Regardless where in Sečovlje your house would be, you will have an open view of the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park and although you would be living in the countryside, your home would be in a close proximity of kindergarten, primary school, bus station and the post office.
In Strunjan you can enjoy a thalasso therapy at home since the whole area is a natural spa. Strunjan is renowned for its good air, rich in aerosols, wide choice of local produce and numerous marked footpaths in the nature reserve.
Piran three villages in the hinterland, Padna, Sv. Peter and Nova, remote from the everyday hustle and bustle, offer true Istrian lifestyle: olive picking, harvesting, asparagus picking and truffle hunting, many village sagras (Istrian village fests).
No matter in which part of Piran rural area you decide to live, you will be able to produce your own olive oil, vegetables, fruit and wine or simply enjoy peaceful surroundings and beautiful nature.
