Main Guidebook for Piran

Ana Roza
Main Guidebook for Piran

Restaurants & Coffee Places

Considered one of the best seafood restaurants in town. Located on a busy inner street, not a lot of tables outside or inside, usually requires a reservation.
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Restaurant Neptun
7 Župančičeva ulica
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Considered one of the best seafood restaurants in town. Located on a busy inner street, not a lot of tables outside or inside, usually requires a reservation.
Popular and affordable seafood place located at Prvi Maj Square. Not a lot of seating, food is usually picked up at the counter.
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Fritolin Pri Cantini
10 Prvomajski trg
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Popular and affordable seafood place located at Prvi Maj Square. Not a lot of seating, food is usually picked up at the counter.
Seafood restaurant that is also closest to our house (about 3 minutes away). Lots of outdoor seating. Has a nearby park so it is appropriate for children too.
Gostilna Park
21 Župančičeva ulica
Seafood restaurant that is also closest to our house (about 3 minutes away). Lots of outdoor seating. Has a nearby park so it is appropriate for children too.
Coffee place and bar that serves food until 3pm, the menu also offers vegan and vegetarian dishes. In the evenings the bar sometimes has live music.
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Cafinho Piran
3 Prvomajski trg
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Coffee place and bar that serves food until 3pm, the menu also offers vegan and vegetarian dishes. In the evenings the bar sometimes has live music.
One of Piran’s most highly rated restaurants located below the cliff, a 5 minute walk from us. Not a lot of outdoor seating. Usually needs a reservation.
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Pri Mari
17 Dantejeva ulica
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One of Piran’s most highly rated restaurants located below the cliff, a 5 minute walk from us. Not a lot of outdoor seating. Usually needs a reservation.
Piran’s most popular pizza place is located next to the marina with lots of seating available outside. Also has indoor seating.
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Pizzeria Batana Piran
Cankarjevo nabrežje
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Piran’s most popular pizza place is located next to the marina with lots of seating available outside. Also has indoor seating.
Seafood restaurant located at Fornace beach, halfway between Piran and Bernardin.
Ribja kantina pri Polonci
35 Fornače
Seafood restaurant located at Fornace beach, halfway between Piran and Bernardin.
Very cozy cafe with lots of outdoor seating and very friendly staff. Located right next to Punta beach. Affordable prices, also serves food when kitchen is open.
Labi's bar Piran
24 Prešernovo nabrežje
Very cozy cafe with lots of outdoor seating and very friendly staff. Located right next to Punta beach. Affordable prices, also serves food when kitchen is open.

Sightseeing

Offers bautiful views of the coast. The walls are located a 10 minute walk from our house, above the city.
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Piran-murene
Ulica IX. korpusa
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Offers bautiful views of the coast. The walls are located a 10 minute walk from our house, above the city.
Historic church overlooking Piran. Nice views of the city and beautiful views of the Italian coastline and Triest.
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St. George's Parish Church
Adamičeva ulica
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Historic church overlooking Piran. Nice views of the city and beautiful views of the Italian coastline and Triest.
Piran's main square is a 6-minute walk from our house. It has lots of activities. Sometimes it hosts events such as live concerts or the flea market. Here is where you will find the pharmacy, the tourist office (with flyers for tours), newsstand, and right next to it is the farmers market.
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Tartini Central Square
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Piran's main square is a 6-minute walk from our house. It has lots of activities. Sometimes it hosts events such as live concerts or the flea market. Here is where you will find the pharmacy, the tourist office (with flyers for tours), newsstand, and right next to it is the farmers market.
Ruins of an old church at Bernardin. Beautiful views. About a 20-minute walk, I recommend walking along the coast towards Portoroz and then taking the stone stairs right after you pass the Grand hotel Bernardin.
Cerkev sv. Bernardina
3b Bernardinska Reber
Ruins of an old church at Bernardin. Beautiful views. About a 20-minute walk, I recommend walking along the coast towards Portoroz and then taking the stone stairs right after you pass the Grand hotel Bernardin.
The bell tower above Piran, located next to St.George’s church. When it’s open it is possible to climb the stairs to the top of the tower.
Zvonik
3 Adamičeva ulica
The bell tower above Piran, located next to St.George’s church. When it’s open it is possible to climb the stairs to the top of the tower.

Essentials

In Slovenia most grocery stores are closed on Sundays and on national holidays. The only exception is Market 1. Maj (it is listed below) which is located inside Piran's Old Town, at Prvomajski Square. For more Grocery Store options and larger stores like Lidl, Tus, Eurospin, you would have to go to nearby town of Lucija. For Hofer (Aldi) and Spar you would have to go to the city of Izola (18 minute drive) or Koper (24 minute drive).
Well stocked grocery store located at Trg Bratstva, a 4-5 minute walk from our house. It is also the biggest grocery store in Piran. Reachable by car - but you would have to enter the Old Town which has very strict entry for cars, so if you prefer driving we recommend the Mercator store Beli Kriz located at Belokriska cesta 68 instead *about a 3 minute drive from our house).
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Mercator
1 Trg bratstva
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Well stocked grocery store located at Trg Bratstva, a 4-5 minute walk from our house. It is also the biggest grocery store in Piran. Reachable by car - but you would have to enter the Old Town which has very strict entry for cars, so if you prefer driving we recommend the Mercator store Beli Kriz located at Belokriska cesta 68 instead *about a 3 minute drive from our house).
Another grocery store by the supermarket chain Mercator, located farther from our house, inside Piran's Old Town, on Levstikova street. Might be open at different hours than the Mercator Store at Trg Bratstva.
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Poslovni sistem Mercator d.d.
142 Obala
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Another grocery store by the supermarket chain Mercator, located farther from our house, inside Piran's Old Town, on Levstikova street. Might be open at different hours than the Mercator Store at Trg Bratstva.
Very small private grocery store located at the 1. May Square (Prvomajski trg) that is open on Sundays and usually on Holidays, and is also open longer hours, at least until 9pm, every day. Located inside the Old Town, and it is not reachable by car (you would have to park near restaurant Pavel 2 and walk another 100 meters).
Market 1. Maj Dijego Križman s.p.
11 Prvomajski trg
Very small private grocery store located at the 1. May Square (Prvomajski trg) that is open on Sundays and usually on Holidays, and is also open longer hours, at least until 9pm, every day. Located inside the Old Town, and it is not reachable by car (you would have to park near restaurant Pavel 2 and walk another 100 meters).
Largest selection of newspapers, foreign ones included. Also sells other small essentials. Located at Tartini square.
Trafika 3DVA
15 Tartinijev trg
Largest selection of newspapers, foreign ones included. Also sells other small essentials. Located at Tartini square.
Grocery store Agraria is located in Lucija (15 minute drive from us). It specializes in healthier food options and local produce. Lots of Italian brands, organic, gluten free and vegan items too. Parking right outside, not easy to reach on foot or by bus.
Kmetijska zadruga Agraria Koper, z.o.o., Koper, PE trgovski center Lucija
96 Liminjanska cesta
Grocery store Agraria is located in Lucija (15 minute drive from us). It specializes in healthier food options and local produce. Lots of Italian brands, organic, gluten free and vegan items too. Parking right outside, not easy to reach on foot or by bus.
Tourist office located at Tartini square where you can buy tickets for boat rides, city tours and local attractions.
Turistično informacijski center Piran
2 Tartinijev trg
Tourist office located at Tartini square where you can buy tickets for boat rides, city tours and local attractions.
Bike rental in Piran - normal bikes and electric bikes. Located across the street from the main bus station.
Luma Sport
3 Dantejeva ulica
Bike rental in Piran - normal bikes and electric bikes. Located across the street from the main bus station.
Bakery that is closest to our house, about a 3 minute walk, very close to the Piran main bus station. Open longer hours and usually on Sundays and Holidays as well. Sells bread, pizza by the slice, burek, rolls, etc.
Pekarna obala d.o.o Piran
14 Obala
Bakery that is closest to our house, about a 3 minute walk, very close to the Piran main bus station. Open longer hours and usually on Sundays and Holidays as well. Sells bread, pizza by the slice, burek, rolls, etc.
Farmer’s market in Piran is located behind Tartini square. Local farmers sell produce there in the morning, but one vendor that sells fruit and vegetables usually stays until evening.
Tržnica
Zelenjavni trg
Farmer’s market in Piran is located behind Tartini square. Local farmers sell produce there in the morning, but one vendor that sells fruit and vegetables usually stays until evening.

Arts & Culture

Marine Museum
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Pomorski muzej Sergeja Mašera Piran
3 Cankarjevo nabrežje
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Marine Museum
Seashell museum popular with children.
Muzej školjk
1 Cankarjevo nabrežje
Seashell museum popular with children.

Nightlife (open during the day as well)

Popular coffee place and bar near the pier with nice views. It often has events in the evening. Right next to Piran's beach, good for groups.
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Caffe Teater
1 Stjenkova ulica
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Popular coffee place and bar near the pier with nice views. It often has events in the evening. Right next to Piran's beach, good for groups.
Cozy coffee place near the sea. Sometimes has live concerts in the evening.
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Da Noi
4 Prešernovo nabrežje
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Cozy coffee place near the sea. Sometimes has live concerts in the evening.

Parks & Nature

Aquarium.
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Akvarij Piran
4 Kidričevo nabrežje
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Aquarium.
Beautiful park near Lucija, next to the camp (about a 10-15 minute drive from us).
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Forma viva
152 Seča
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Beautiful park near Lucija, next to the camp (about a 10-15 minute drive from us).
Beautiful wild area near the coast, about a 30 minute walk from Piran. There's also a popular walking path that you can take.
Pacug
Beautiful wild area near the coast, about a 30 minute walk from Piran. There's also a popular walking path that you can take.

Beaches

Beaches in Slovenia are all free. Parking can be difficult (and expensive) during summer so I would advise taking the bus or walking.
Large beach with sand and grass just a 10 minute drive from us. Lots of activities and restaurants. They rent out parasols and beach chairs for about 18 euros for the whole day (price for 2 beach chairs and one umbrella). You can take the bus from the main bus station, goes every 15 minutes or so or you can walk there (about 35-45 minutes).
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Plaža Portorož
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Large beach with sand and grass just a 10 minute drive from us. Lots of activities and restaurants. They rent out parasols and beach chairs for about 18 euros for the whole day (price for 2 beach chairs and one umbrella). You can take the bus from the main bus station, goes every 15 minutes or so or you can walk there (about 35-45 minutes).
Family-friendly beach with lots of activities, 20 minute walk from us, by car it’s only a 3-4 minute drive.
Plaža Fiesa
Family-friendly beach with lots of activities, 20 minute walk from us, by car it’s only a 3-4 minute drive.
Bernardin Beach - located in front of the Grand Hotel Bernardin, the beach is free to use (but the beach chairs are reserved for hotel guests). About a 15-20 minute walk from our house, no nearby parking.
Bernardin beach
11 Bernardinska Reber
Bernardin Beach - located in front of the Grand Hotel Bernardin, the beach is free to use (but the beach chairs are reserved for hotel guests). About a 15-20 minute walk from our house, no nearby parking.
Newly renovated beach halfway between Piran and Bernardin that stretches for 300 meters. Mostly just concrete and in most places you have to climb a ladder to get out of the water, but it ends with a small beach that has a ramp. 10-15 minute walk from our house.
plaža Fornače
1 Fornače
Newly renovated beach halfway between Piran and Bernardin that stretches for 300 meters. Mostly just concrete and in most places you have to climb a ladder to get out of the water, but it ends with a small beach that has a ramp. 10-15 minute walk from our house.
Another beach in Bernardin located a bit further from us, next to hotel Histrion. It has lots of activities for children, volleyball, a sandbox, stores that sell beach towels and inflatable toys. Has an outdoor pool (with an entry fee), it is also possible to rent parasols/beach chairs. Has paid parking right next to it. 25 minute walk from our house.
Bernardin Plaža
4f Obala
Another beach in Bernardin located a bit further from us, next to hotel Histrion. It has lots of activities for children, volleyball, a sandbox, stores that sell beach towels and inflatable toys. Has an outdoor pool (with an entry fee), it is also possible to rent parasols/beach chairs. Has paid parking right next to it. 25 minute walk from our house.
Large beach located in the city of Izola, a 15-20 minute car ride from us. The beach is right next to the historic town center so it makes a nice day trip. Izola is a medieval town that is a bit bigger than Piran and full of beautiful architecture. You can reach it by car or by bus, it is about a 20 min drive away.
Beach promenade
Kopališka ulica
Large beach located in the city of Izola, a 15-20 minute car ride from us. The beach is right next to the historic town center so it makes a nice day trip. Izola is a medieval town that is a bit bigger than Piran and full of beautiful architecture. You can reach it by car or by bus, it is about a 20 min drive away.