Thursday 11th October 2018
Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful town’s on Slovenia’s Istrian coast, Piran boasts well-preserved Venetian Gothic architecture, a pretty marina and winding streets that are a joy to explore, it also has a long history of salt panning stemming from a consistently warm climate. From 1283 the small town became part of the Republic of Venice. In the latter part of Venetian rule the town’s architecture has became increasingly elaborate and ornate in competition with the nearby port of Trieste. By the end of the nineteenth century, Piran was a flourishing Austro-Hungarian city, with growing trade routes, markets and an industry as a spa town. Since 1991 Piran has been part of an independent Slovenia. The municipality is bilingual, with both Slovene and Italian as official languages. From the town’s idyllic location visitors arriving by ship can explore the stunning countryside inland on the Istrian peninsular or travel along the coast to the picturesque resort of Portoroz.
This morning anchored off Piran, tenders in operation today. This port is a Maiden call for Queen Victoria.
As usual, when no trip, we took an easy start to the day to let the crowd clear and the queue for the tender to reduce.
Fitted in the morning trivia, a win this time, things on the up?
Soon in to town, weather delightful. Easy walk by the seashore to the main square. Nice little town, quite a few tourists but not too busy.
Quite a climb up to Saint George's Church for views over the sea and the town. Decided not to go up the extra climb up to the castle, just too much.
Walked round and back to the square via the headland and along the waterfront.
Time for an ice cream on the way back to the tender.
Back on board Victoria a late morning coffee and some time in the sun.
Dinner in the Lido again, not much else today, need some time to build up our strength ready for Venice.
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