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While Piran is easily the most worthwhile destination on Slovenia's coast, the historic and
well-presented salt pans at
Se
č
ovlje Salina Nature Park
—a short drive or boat ride to the
south—are interesting and convenient, especially if you're heading to Croatia. The big city
of
Koper
is skippable, but unavoidable, if you're visiting this region by cruise ship. For-
tunately, if you do come to Koper on a ship, it's easy to get to Piran, and possible to reach
other attractions in Slovenia.
A few miles south of Piran, a literal stone's throw from the Croatian border, the Se
č
ovlje
Salina Nature Park (Krajinski Park Se
č
oveljske Soline) features enormous salt pans, which
have been used since the Middle Ages for harvesting this precious mineral—back in the
days before refrigeration, when salt's preservative powers made it more valuable than gold.
AsyoudrivebyonthewaytoCroatia,you'llwonderwhatthismassivecomplexis...sowhy
not stop for a visit?
