PORTOROŽ / PORTOROSE
Portorož is one of Slovenia’s most famous seaside resorts, located on the Adriatic coast in the municipality of Piran. Its history dates back to the 13th century, when Venetian monks founded a Benedictine monastery with the Church of St. Bernardin, which remains one of the town’s recognizable landmarks. In the 19th century, Portorož developed into a health resort thanks to the healing properties of seawater, salt, and mud from the Sečovlje Salt Pans. During the Austro-Hungarian period, it became a fashionable destination attracting visitors from all over Europe.
Key attractions include the seaside promenade, the historic Palace Hotel from the early 20th century, the nearby Sečovlje Salt Pans, and the picturesque old town of Piran. The town is also renowned for its wellness and spa services, as well as its lively nightlife.
Business tourism plays an especially important role. Portorož is one of Slovenia’s leading congress destinations, offering modern infrastructure, hotels with large conference facilities, and excellent connections to international airports. Conferences and business events complement the holiday season and enhance the town’s international reputation.
TRANSFERS
How to get to Portorož from airports, if you travel by plane?
Nearest airports to Portorose:
- Ronchi airport – TRIESTE, Italy: about 50 minutes
- Jože Pučnik airport – LJUBLJANA, Slovenia: about 100 minutes
- Marco Polo airport – VENICE, Italy: about 2 hours
Tranfers to the congress venue from the nearest airports can be booked by contacting a travel agency as indicated below.
There are two operators:
1. SUN-TOURS organizes transfers from TRIESTE (ITA), VENICE (ITA) and LJUBLJANA (SLO) AIRPORTS to all hotels in PORTOROŽ.
Please click here to book your airport transfer and to find all information.
For reservation send e-mail to: suntours@siol.net.
Participants can pay via credit card or to the driver directly.
2. GoOpti – Low cost transfers from and to airports
If you travel to Slovenia or want to get from Ljubljana to Venice, Trieste, Vienna, Milano, Bologna, Munich or other cities, GoOpti is the right service for you. On their website you can book transfer services between Ljubljana and numerous airports as well as Slovenian cities. The portal operates on the principal of low-cost carriers, which means the sooner the purchase is done, the lower the price is.
Venice – Ljubljana can be bought from 14 € per person, Munich – Ljubljana from 32 € and Trieste – Ljubljana from 10 € in case of Opti transfers. You can opt for shared transfers or private transfers.
Participants can pay via credit card. Booking confirmation and invoice are sent to the customer via e-mail, whereas the exact time of departure is sent via e-mail and text message one day before the transfer.
Contact details:
GoOpti – Low-cost transfers from and to airports Headquarters: 18 Technology Park, 1000 Ljubljana
e-mail: booking@goopti.com
Tel: +386 1 888 93 71
On-line reservation: https://www.goopti.com/
EXCURSION OPTIONS FOR ACCOMPANYING PERSONS
1. WALKING TOUR OF PIRAN (2 hours)
Discover the uniqueness of magical Piran. The pearl of the Slovenian coast is a town where history, culture, gastronomy, and a holiday atmosphere intertwine. We will begin our tour with a 15-minute walk to Piran along the sea. In two hours, we will learn about its past, interesting architecture, and the current pulse of the town.
Date: Friday, 25 th September 2026
Time: 2.30 p.m.
Meeting point: hotel reception – Grand hotel Bernardin
Price: group of minimum 5 guests: 35 EUR per person. Included: guided tour, one drink.
2. POSTOJNA CAVE and PREDJAMA CASTLE VISIT
Postojna Cave is one of Slovenia’s most famous and remarkable landmarks and deservedly so. The huge underground network of interconnecting caves full of stalagmites and stalactites completely defies imagination. It’s immense, magnificent, and like nothing you ever saw before. An electric train will take you to the heart of the cave. Part of the tour, with a duration of 1hr30min, is on foot, covering a distance of 1.5 km. The temperature in the cave is constant, between 10 and 12 degrees Celsius. For the tour, you will need comfortable closed-toe shoes and warm clothing. A waterproof jacket is also recommended.
Predjama Castle is located in Predjama, 9 kilometers from Postojna Cave. It is a true architectural marvel, unmatched anywhere else in the world. It is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest cave castle in the world. Predjama Castle stands on a rock face at a height of 123 meters, under a natural rock arch, where an underground cave opens up. A 15-minute photo stop is planned.
Date: Saturday, 26th September 2026
Time: 09.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Meeting point: hotel reception – Grand hotel Bernardin
