The Mediterranean & the Karst in Slovenia merge the wonders of the Karst and the taste of traditional sea salt. Coastal towns show their beauty in the sun, green Istrian rural areas are home to original cuisine with olive oil and wild plants, Brda and the the Vipava Valley are home to world famous wines, while the Karst uncovers the secrets of caves which are among the most visited in Europe. This area is also home to famous white Lipizzaner horses.
Destinations with the scent of the Mediterranean
DESTINATION AWARDS
The Vipava Valley was placed on Lonely Planet's top ten destinations in Europe list, which it recommends to visitors this year. More
Škocjan Caves are listed among UNESCO’s natural heritage sites. More
Komen swears by its green strategy and prides itself on having obtained the golden Slovenia Green label. More
Koper was awarded the title of the European Destination of Excellence by the European Commission. More
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Thermal Pannonian Slovenia
Central Slovenia & Ljubljana
Alpine Slovenia
Portorož - Piran
The very centre of social events on the coast and one of the most beautiful historical Mediterranean towns, connected by the story of salt.
Koper
This picturesque historical town with its own green surroundings is a bridge between the Karst and the Sub-Mediterranean world.
Ankaran
A green and healthy starting point to explore Slovenian Istria.
Karst
The world of underground wonders, stunning natural phenomena and unique tastes.
Nova Gorica and the Vipava Valley
The land of unique vines and first-rate cuisine between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea
Brda
Sun-Kissed Wine Country between the Alps and the Mediterranean
Izola
Enter the World of Fish and Get in Touch with the Authentic Mediterranean!
TOP 5 experiences in Mediterranean & Karst Slovenia
Visit the karst caves with the Postojna Cave, the queen of all caves, at the forefront. Embark on a trip to the captivating seaside towns wrought with history. Learn about the elegant white Lipizzaner horses. Feel the salt on your skin, taste the nobility of the local wines and dishes with excellent olive oil.
Green Facts
Slovenia writes a green story. Feel it at every step.
Venture into the embrace of the region's green treasures on an electric bike or electric scooter.
Almost the entire Karst destination belongs among the Natura 2000 sites.
Decanter magazine recognised three traditionally produced wines from the Vipava Valley as the best natural wines in the world.
Every year most of the bathing areas and the marina are awarded a blue flag, which is an international ecological symbol denoting the quality of natural bathing areas and marinas.
First hand Mediterranean and Karst
Learn about the stories stemming from salt, carved in stone and hidden among the green vineyards. Descend into the karst caves, enjoy the beach, explore its hinterland with a diverse range of tastes and enjoy the view of the fertile landscape with a glass of top-quality vine.
Among waves, the burja wind, and the wonders of the karst landscape
Visit picturesque coastal towns and the romantic inland areas of Istria. The karst world will take your breath away with its stunning above-ground and underground phenomena. The Vipava Valley invites visitors with its diverse flavours and active experiences all year round.
Book your experience
The view of the magnificent blueness of the Slovenian sea will make your heart sing. Explore the underground treasures of the Slovenian Karst and surrender yourself to daydreaming in the wonderful surroundings of the Vipava Valley and Goriška Brda. Choose and book your holiday today!
From 529,00 €
Bled & Brda Wine Tour
Gastronomy
Persons: 1
Nights: 2
A visit to Bled and Lake Bled must be included in the plan and among the destinations of every perso
Koper
From 64,00 €
Package for active guests Sabotin 1=2
Active holidays
Persons: 1
Nights: 2
pay 1, stay 2 nights
Solkan
From 95,00 €
A thousand and one dreams
Health and well-being
Persons: 1
Nights: 1
Special offer
Nova Gorica
From 124,00 €
Active break in Pliskovica
Active holidays
Persons: 2
Nights: 2
Pliskovica is a small Karst village with many sites of cultural and natural heritage. Local provider
Dutovlje
Discover other regions
Allow yourself to be fascinated by other Slovenian regions, too – the Alpine Slovenia with its mighty mountaintops and clear waters and the treasury of active experiences in nature, Ljubljana and Central Slovenia with an excellent combination of vivacious urban life and genuine contact with unspoilt nature as well as Thermal Pannonian Slovenia with an abundance of therapeutic thermal springs and wine growing hills.
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Thermal Pannonian Slovenia
Pannonian Slovenia – a place to relax in natural spas, try prekmurska gibanica and meet the storks.
Alpine Slovenia
Alpine Slovenia is a world of friendly and accessible mountains and hills. Hiking and biking trails take you across the Julian Alps, the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and the Pohorje Hills to the highest peaks, rivers, lakes and waterfalls.
Ljubljana & Central Slovenia
Ljubljana & Central Slovenia are a great starting point to fall in love with Slovenia's special features. The capital, whose name sounds like beloved in Slovenian (Ljubljana–ljubljena), lives with a thousand faces of urban culture and art, festivals and events.
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