Why go
- Place in Slovenian Littoral, Slovenia.
- Known for Adriatic Sea, seaside resorts & spas, southwestern Slovenia.
- Served by Portorož Airport (POW).
History
Portorož is a Slovenian Adriatic seaside resort and spa settlement located in the Municipality of Piran in southwestern Slovenia. Its modern development began in the late 19th century with the vogue for the first health resorts. In the early 20th century Portorož became one of the grandest seaside resorts in the Adriatic, along with Opatija, Lido and Grado, then as part of the Austrian Littoral. It is now one of Slovenia's major tourist areas. Located in the centre is the Palace Hotel, once one of the most important resorts for the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, and currently one of the finest hotels between Venice and Dubrovnik.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 7 routes: Alghero, Bari, Beauvais, Charleroi, London, Trapani, Valencia
- Alitalia AZ (Embraer 175, A319, A320, 32S) · 3 routes: Milan*, Naples, Rome
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Munich*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Portorož Airport (POW). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Piran, 1.7 km); routes include Piran - Izola, Poreč - Piran, Piran/Pirano - Venezia.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Portorož (Portorose), Slovenia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.