Portoroz

Portoroz or the "Port of Roses" is Slovenia's most celebrated Mediterranean seaside resort. The town has a distinctly French or Italian Riviera influence. It is situated in an open, wind-sheltered area and enjoys a beautiful, balmy climate. Its beaches are the largest on the coast. The warm, clear waters of the Adriatic are perfect for swimming and indulging in watersports of many kinds. For lovers of healthy foods, there is an abundance of olive oil, fresh vegetables, ground spices, seaside fruits, pasta, tantalising seafood and excellent wines. Portoroz is well stocked with elegant hotels, restaurants, boutiques and sports centres. The town has been known as a health resort as early as the 13th century when the Benedictines from the Monastery of Saint Lawrence treated certain diseases with seawater and salt mud. One can still take the waters at the town's pleasant health spa. This is an idyllic resort, amidst Mediterranean vegetation and strolling paths.