8 Best Beach Holidays In Slovenia - Updated 2024

1. Seča

If you’re visiting Slovenia for a beach vacation, Seča offers a tranquil getaway for its visitors. This area is a part of Piran, a municipality in the Littoral region. Given its proximity to the beach, it is remarked as one of the go-to summer destinations of tourists. You can also join a tour around Gramona Farm and learn more about olive oil and organic farming.

After an eventful day, you can stay at Apartma soline Seča. This rental offers a fully equipped kitchen, refrigerator, and coffee maker for its guests. This air-conditioned property also comes with a flat-screen TV and WiFi for entertainment.

2. Jagodje (from USD 103)

Visiting Slovenia and its beach resorts? Head out to Jagodje, an urban settlement in Izola that offers affordable yet charming accommodations for tourists. While enjoying your beach holiday in this place, check out some of its notable points of interest such as Predor Šalet and Tunnel Šalet. You can also drop by Gostilna Jasna Veljko Stupar Sp and try the authentic Slovenian cuisine it offers.

For a cosy experience, consider staying at Dependences - San Simon Resort. This is an ideal accommodation spot since it is located 0.15 kilometres (0.09 miles) from Simonov Zaliv Beach. It also features an indoor pool and a spa facility if you want to relax.

3. Portorož (from USD 175)

Portorož is a seaside town in Slovenia that is renowned as much for its white sandy beaches as it is for its healing salt water and mud. Situated on the Adriatic coast, the town got its start as a health tourism spot, when local leaders and doctors decided to market the region for the health benefits that could be derived from its concentrated saltwater and salina mud. It soon developed into a major tourist spot in Slovenia. Portorož enjoys mild winters and warm summers, making it an ideal beach holiday destination. Plus, the beaches are very clean and there is an abundance of spas and wellness resorts complemented by world-class restaurants and a plethora of activities like cycling, sailing, swimming, sunbathing, etc. And during your time in Portorož, stay at the beachfront Grand Hotel Bernardin that also has a spa, wellness center and modern rooms with panoramic ocean views.

4. Piran (from USD 142)

Another beautiful town along the Adriatic coast, Piran is very picturesque and makes for a fantastic beach holiday destination due to its amazing Mediterranean climate. Perfectly situated at the tip of the Piran peninsula, Piran attracts visitors with its warm summers and cool winters along with lovely beaches. The town has a long-standing history of salt panning that visitors can explore at a saltpan museum. There are many other interesting things to do in this beachside town, including sailing, cycling, hiking, admiring the well-preserved Gothic medieval architecture of Old Town, enjoying fresh seafood and taking in picturesque sights of the Slovenian Mediterranean. And during a vacation stay in Piran, we recommend staying at the seafront Hotel Piran that is conveniently located close to both the beach and the town square, and also has other amenities like a spa, a wellness centre, and a restaurant serving Mediterranean and Slovene cuisines.

5. Izola (from USD 127)

If you’re exploring Slovenia and its seaside resorts, Izola is another Adriatic coast gem you have to check out. Best known as an old fishing town, it is a part of the Istrian peninsula but is often bypassed by foreign visitors in favor of the neighboring Piran and Portorož. The town also has a rich history, having been founded by refugees in the 7th century.

Visitors to Izola can expect quiet but equally beautiful beaches, a large marina and a Venetian-style town with winding streets that hide superb cafes, bars, and excellent restaurants. You can enjoy various water sports, swimming, sunbathing, and sight-seeing in Izola. When in Izola, we suggest staying at San Simon Resort for its excellent facilities like beach access, water slides on the beach, an indoor pool, a garden, a restaurant, bar, terrace and contemporary rooms.

6. Strunjan (from USD 100)

A unique green escape by the sea, Strunjan is well-known for being the longest section of unspoiled coastline in the entire Gulf of Trieste in Slovenia. It provides an uninhibited view of the entire Slovenian coast to visitors, and it is also home to a protected nature park called Strunjan Nature Park. Strunjan is a year-round destination due to its mild Mediterranean weather. Visitors to this area can laze about or go swimming on the public beach. The town can get quite packed during the summer months and visitors can enjoy walking, cycling, running or admiring the majestic towering cliffs of the nature park. During your holiday in Strunjan, book a stay at Hotel Lavender - Oleander Resort which overlooks Strunjan saltpans and is a stone’s throw away from Strunjan Nature Park.

7. Koper (from USD 133)

Similar to Piran, Kopar is a port town on Adriatic coastline that also has a picturesque medieval old town. Said to be settled since the sixth century, Koper is the largest town on Slovenia’s coast. Thus, it is firmly present on the tourist map and a stopping point for many Mediterranean cruises. Koper has an agreeable subtropical climate making it apt for a beach vacation. Visitors can spend time exploring the sights and landmarks of old town, enjoy a day on the rocky Slovene beach or take a scenic evening walk along the harbour. Check into the B&B Veneziana Suites & Spa that is a quaint mix of historic 14th-century architecture and all the conveniences of a modern hotel.

8. Ankaran (from USD 121)

Situated close to the Slovenian-Italian border, Ankaran is a coastal settlement in Slovenia that enjoys a wonderful Mediterranean climate. It was once part of an important route on the Adriatic coast. In the early 19th century, local authorities developed health resorts in order to boost the tourism potential of the area. Ankaran’s mild climate coupled with its proximity to the sea makes it an ideal beach vacation spot on the Slovenian coast. Plenty of sunshine, swimming and relaxing await visitors to Ankaran. A camping site is also available at Ankaran. And if you stay at Olive Suites - Hotel & Resort Adria Ankaran, you can take advantage of their seasonal outdoor swimming pool, an indoor pool and spacious suites.

Stunning Slovenia

Blessed with all-round natural beauty, Slovenia should be on every traveler’s list. With miles of coastline along the Adriatic Sea, there are plenty of beaches in Slovenia, making many of its coastal cities hot vacation destinations. For your next beach vacation, choose Slovenia and check out our handy guide for the best beach holidays in the country.