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SuzanaM13. 04. 2014 14:58:53

Some snapshots from wandering along the Slovenian coast on Sunday, 6.4.2014.

Slovenian Coast Burnt remains of a natural landmark

Slovenian Coast Path to the mussel farm along the fence of Port of Koper

Slovenian Coast Continuation of the excursion in Škocjan Inlet in Bertoki

Slovenian Coast Nicely arranged path around a green oasis offering shelter to numerous birds and other animals

Slovenian Coast Only at the observation points a view opens to the idyll amid the industrial jungle

Slovenian Coast The third holds the candle

Slovenian Coast Nature reserve extends to Port of Koper

Slovenian Coast Path around Škocjan Inlet overgrown with tall reeds obscuring views and providing peace to animals

Slovenian Coast steel birds behind Boškarin

Slovenian Coast heaps of sheet metal spoil the picturesque view

Slovenian Coast fishing boats in Izola mandrac

Slovenian Coast view of Izola from Belvedere

Slovenian Coast Moon Bay and Strunjan Cliff

Slovenian Coast The sun slowly descended through the clouds illuminating the sea before Piran.

Slovenian Coast The setting sun illuminated Piran like a spotlight beam.

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SuzanaM2. 05. 2014 19:59:28

May Day walk in the Landscape Park of Sečovlje Salt Pans stretched out to a full 6 hours along Fontanigga and 1 hour on Lera due to waiting for the right light. Almost 2 hours of rain in between was perfect for studying the exhibition material in three renovated saltpan houses.

Hard to describe with words the subtle beauty of the salt pans at Fontanigga, which stood out especially in the changeable weather. Unfortunately, instead of birdsong and wind, the path was accompanied by noise from neighboring Kanegra, where Slovenian students celebrated the first of May.

Otherwise, walking along Fontanigga is 9 km, on Lera about 2 km in both directions. On Fontanigga, the passage along the Giassi canal is closed, so a circular path from the Dragonja river mouth to the Salt Pan Museum is not possible.

at the beginning of the path the view barely reaches the Salina Museum and the sea in the distance

the flat road along the Dragonja river embankment to the end is not for the impatient

while admiring beauties at every step the hours flew by as if in the blink of an eye

mists over the sea obscured the distant view

high water in flooded pools washed away many birds' nests

towards the Salina Museum in the distance

view across flooded pools to the Salina Museum

We planned to circle to the museum along the Giassi canal, but the passage was closed and return to the first path was necessary.

but before that along the Dragonja river to the sea

in the reeds in the middle of the river swans were nesting

I hope the collar in the name of science doesn't bother them as much as me

between Dragonja and saltpans to the sea

view back to saltpans shrouded in black clouds and to sunlit Dragonja

the circular path by Giassi canal was closed in the middle due to danger of half-collapsed house finally collapsing, so had to return the same path back

light falling rain did not disturb the glow of the clouds

Giassi canal from Solinarski museum towards the sea

during rain plenty of time to view museum collections

The rain slowly stopped (view along the Giassi canal and one of the renovated saltworks houses)

Landslide due to which the passage along the Giassi canal is closed

The sun still couldn't break through the clouds which glistened in the flooded salt pans

I was already heading to the starting point when the sun shone through

Colors from the sunny palette with the wind brush

Skip to the other side of Sečovlje salt pans

In Lera salt pans they are still harvesting salt

Descent to Tartini Square and the coast (straight ahead Church of St. George)

At Tartini Square everything smelled of Italian delicacies

Awaiting the sunset which got lost in the clouds

instead of red sky a shy reflection of redness on the sea surface

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SuzanaM3. 05. 2014 00:30:44

A few archival photos - 3 years ago the salt pans at Fontanigga were still preserved. Let's hope they will be restored again, as it is a unique cultural heritage site unparalleled in all of Europe.

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SuzanaM4. 11. 2014 11:25:26

30.10.2014 was a day for scouting around Slovenian Istria.
Lots of driving over bumps to clustered villages, in between some short walks in pleasantly warm autumn weather. I noticed a couple of marked hiking trails, each village has info boards too. Unfortunately the day was too short for detailed inspections and longer hikes. Conclusion just before sunset in Piran, where the icy wind didn't invite longer coastal walks.

from Koper to Trieste, Miljski or Ankaran peninsula in between

Miramare castle, Devinske cliffs in the background

Milje - worth a look, although spoiled by industrial surroundings. On the hill historic Stare Milje

clustered village Socerb below the castle

next stop - Črni Kal with castle remains on the rocky edge above the village

from St. Valentina church with leaning bell tower to the castle is a pleasant ascent, or drive almost to the castle

Wide views from Pomjan - towards Slavnik

The whole day was pleasantly warm, except the conclusion by the coast

The sea was invitingly warm, but with the icy wind the walk quickly ended

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marchy6. 11. 2014 09:41:51

Suzana congrats on the beautiful pics, nasmeh

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rezist6. 11. 2014 11:08:44

nice low clouds on the last pic nasmeh

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SuzanaM6. 11. 2014 12:25:32

Thanks.

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redbull6. 11. 2014 17:47:12

takes one's breath away, super pictures

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ločanka9. 11. 2014 12:39:30

Redbull, I like that you know how to praise nice shots, even if they are not from daring ascents and ridges on the edge of possible for us ordinary hikers.

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GregorC9. 11. 2014 13:09:14

Nice pictures Suzana. Our coast is small but beautiful, especially if you venture a bit into its hinterland.
I've cycled there many times and always groaned over those Primorska hills, but it was always worth the effort. The surroundings outweigh the strain, all forgotten with good food and a glass of Refošk velik nasmeh

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janez.novak9. 11. 2014 13:21:39

Nice SuzanaM - this is your I don't know which travelogue report from the coastal world.

SuzanaM9. 11. 2014 15:29:37

Thanks again everyone. On the link below is the interactive map of Slovenian Istria with path descriptions:
http://www.portoroz.si/si/dozivetja/aktivnosti/kolesarski-in-pohodniski-vodnik

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SuzanaM17. 01. 2015 21:35:00

Nice to admire the sparkling sea from peaks, walking by the sea and gazing at snow-capped Julians is a special experience.

On Tuesday, 12.1.2014, I used transport to Strunjan and spent a nice hiking day along the coast. Sadly hazes slightly marred the views, but hot sun created spring-like atmosphere.
On the Walking Paths map issued by Terme Krka Talaso Strunjan, 8 hiking paths from Strunjan are marked from 3.5 to 15 km. To Izola 6, to Piran 5 km. European footpath E6 starting in Finland also ends in Strunjan.

morning mists over the sea obscured the view towards Gradež and the Dolomites

unfortunately the coast under the cliff to Mesečev zaliv was still in shadow in the forenoon

I can hardly wait to return and admire the cliff and rocks on the coast when the sun illuminates them

from the darkness towards the white mountains hiding in hazy mists

in the background behind the boat Devinske stene and Krn

above Mesečev zaliv, Strunjanski klif still in shadow

path above Strunjanski klif towards Izola

path towards Izola continues along a dirt road among olive trees (view towards Strunjan and Piran)

olive groves descend to the edge of the cliff

view towards Trst, Koper and Izola in mists - path continues towards Belveder above Izola

although it was only a few kilometres to Izola, I barely caught sight of it through the hazy mists

again above the cliff towards Strunjanski križ, the bay still in shadow

from the cross I continued left along the path above the cliff which ends above hotel Svoboda

Stjuža, the only sea lagoon on the Slovenian coast

across the embankment to the salt pan houses (view back)

Strunjan Salt Pans (view towards the salt pan houses)

this time I walked the path from the walls to the pier and back 2x

view back at the church of St. George with the Dolomites in the background

Strunjan Church of the Apparition of Mary

that was how scorching hot our tallest tik was above the water tower in Sesljan

2.8 m tall She and 2.65 m tall He, bronze sculptures by academic sculptor Jakov Brdar

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panda18. 01. 2015 08:47:54

Very nice pictures, interestingly charted hike. Congratulations nasmeh

ločanka18. 01. 2015 13:31:01

For me, the nicest shot is on picture 4. I go to the coast to admire cliffs usually from Izola to Strunjan, I like also that around Debelega rtiča. That's for me the nicest on Slovenian coast. Guaranteed beauty and inspiration in all seasons!

SuzanaM21. 01. 2015 20:22:58

Panda, thanks. More than a hike, it was exploring. From Strunjan to Piran I went by car, the day was too short to cover all on foot. Even so, I walked properly.
Ločanka, I agree with you on the beauties of the cliff. Sadly, no luck with light, the coast was in shadow in the morning, so I couldn't capture the beauties of the rocks on the cliff and those on the shore in the lens. I hope next time light and tide align so I can walk the coast under the cliffs from Strunjan to Izola.

high tide can prevent passage under the cliffs.

rocks on the shore like pieces of weathered wood.

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VladoF9. 04. 2015 11:05:56

Some snapshots from Izola, 06. and 07.04.2015. nasmeh

Morning in Izola. Palms, lighthouse on Petelinji rt, Rombon in the background to the left

On the northern side of Petelinji rt it was blowing strongly ;)

In Mandrač it is sheltered and pleasantly warm

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zlatica9. 04. 2015 12:52:34

VladoF, are you serious that the mountain on the left in pic4 is Rombon? Can it be seen from Izola? I can't believe it!? zmeden

jedriličar9. 04. 2015 13:01:00

Rombon not for sure, because then to the left there should be two higher peaks, Prestreljnik partly hidden behind Kanin and Kanin, but they're not on the picture ... I think it's before Kanin, and Rombon is more to the right, that smaller one ... mežikanje

VladoF9. 04. 2015 13:35:03

I think it's Rombon. Attaching 2 more pics for explanation. mežikanje

Kanin group on the left, Krn in the middle, Triglav on the far right ;)

Kanin group, which on the right (in front of the lighthouse) is ended by the white peak of Rombon

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slavkoo9. 04. 2015 14:00:18

I don't know, Rombon isn't really pointy, next to it should be Čukla. Maybe I'm wrong too...

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