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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.
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
Visit other regions:
Thermal Pannonian Slovenia
Central Slovenia & Ljubljana
Alpine Slovenia
Destinations with the scent of the Mediterranean
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.
Experience the very best!
Are you ready to experience something special, something that you won’t be able to find anywhere else? Choose unique boutique five-star experiences in Mediterranean and Karst Slovenia, which you’ll remember fondly for the rest of your lives.
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.
What are your interests?
Design your day-to-day itinerary. Select the destinations you want to visit and when you are planning to visit them.
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!
Authentic Istrian countryside
Get to know this land of great wines and enjoy a unique experience specially tailored for lovers of
Get away
Escape to the heart of the Kras region, to the village of Komen, and try a five-course culinary expe
Have a break
Our fast pace of life requires taking a break and our karst retreat consists of a lengthy culinary i
Make time for yourself
Take the time to treat yourself in the heart of the Kras region. Come down to Miro's Cellar to sampl
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
Feeling good between health resorts and wine-growing hills.
Alpine Slovenia
Activities among the highest mountains and the wildest waters.
Ljubljana & Central Slovenia
Liveliness of the capital and nature hikes – to primeval forests.
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