Relaxation and enjoyment without barriers
Don’t let mobility or sensory impairments stop you from enjoying a carefree seaside experience. Portorož and Piran offer a wide range of accessible and comfortable options for people with disabilities and those who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
Tourist facilities with easier access are also a great choice for families with strollers, elderly visitors, and anyone facing health-related challenges that can make travel more difficult.
What to do?
Experiencing Piran with All Your Senses – Join us for an unforgettable one-hour guided tour through Piran, where we’ll explore the history, culture, and beauty of this charming coastal town together. The tour is designed for everyone – young and old, families, individuals, and groups, including people with special needs or limited mobility. Meeting point: Bus station at Tartini Square.
Tartini Square – Accessible and Full of Life – Discover the heart of Piran, where history and music come together. Enjoy views of Venetian architecture, listen to the sounds of street musicians, or relax with a coffee at one of the accessible cafés.
Along the Austro-Hungarian Riviera – Without Barriers – Explore the history of Portorož on a one-hour, accessible walk from the iconic Palace Hotel to the Monfort salt warehouses. The path is flat and suitable for all generations, including those with limited mobility.
Sailing the Bay of Piran on the Jež Boat – Enjoy a panoramic ride on the Jež boat, specially adapted for wheelchair users. Boarding is easy, but advance notice is required for passengers with disabilities. A relaxing and scenic experience for everyone.
Where to stay?
Adapted rooms and living spaces, easy access, and additional services allow you to enjoy a relaxing seaside getaway—even with mobility or sensory limitations. Explore our selection of hotels and apartments that are adapted for people with disabilities and all those traveling with mobility aids.
Looking for something more specific? Use the link below to browse the full range of accommodations and find the perfect starting point for your holiday story.
Which beaches to visit?
Accessible Beach Portorož – Enjoy a relaxing day by the sea at one of the most wheelchair-friendly beaches in Slovenia. The main beach in Portorož is designed to provide safe and comfortable access for people using wheelchairs.
The entrance to the beach is step-free, with a gentle ramp leading directly to the sandy and concrete areas. Accessible restrooms and changing rooms are available, and just by the beach, you’ll find shaded areas, restaurants, and cafés with step-free entrances.
The seaside promenade is flat, wide, and paved – ideal for barrier-free strolls along the coast.
Several cafés and restaurants are located near the Portorož beach, all easily accessible and offering a pleasant coastal experience. Among the most popular is Kavarna Cacao, known for its delicious desserts, coffee, and refreshing drinks, just steps from the beach. Nearby is Cafe Central, offering a variety of snacks as well as vegan and vegetarian treats.
For those seeking a more refined experience, Restaurant Rizibizi serves a modern take on Istrian cuisine in an inviting setting. Right by the sea, you’ll also find Meduza Beach Club, which combines fine dining with a relaxing beachside atmosphere. All these venues are located along the flat, paved promenade and are mostly accessible to wheelchair users.
Fornače Beach, Piran – Partly pebbly, partly concrete, with access to the sea that is also suitable for people with disabilities.
St. Bernardin Resort Portorož – All three hotels (Grand Hotel Bernardin, Hotel Histrion, and Hotel Vile Park) offer beach and pool access via ramps and elevators. However, direct entry into the pools and the sea is not specially adapted.
Salinera Resort, Strunjan – Throughout the resort, including access to the hotel, indoor and outdoor pools, restaurant, and the sea, pathways and ramps are provided for smooth and step-free access.
Accessible thermal and wellness experiences
The destination of Portorož, Piran, Strunjan, and Lucija offers several wellness and thermal centers that are accessible to people with limited mobility. Here is an overview of key providers:
Grand Hotel Portorož (LifeClass)
Fully accessible: elevators, wheelchair-friendly entrances, adapted restroom facilities, a top-tier wellness and spa center, indoor and outdoor pools, and a beach wheelchair at the private hotel beach. Disabled parking is available directly in front of the hotel.
Hotel Slovenija (LifeClass)
The hotel features elevators, a reception desk adapted for wheelchair users, accessible rooms, and a wellness area with saunas, massage rooms, steam baths, and thermal pools. Well-designed architectural access ensures ease of movement.
Hotel Mirna (LifeClass)
An internal corridor connects the hotel to the Terme & Wellness Palace. The wellness facilities include massage pools, saunas, and a fitness area, all located on a single, step-free level and accessible by elevator.
Remisens Hotel Lucija
The hotel offers wheelchair-friendly access, designated disabled parking, and rooms with adapted bathrooms and showers, suitable for guests with mobility impairments. The wellness area is connected to both public and hotel facilities via accessible pathways.
Hotel Salinera (Strunjan)
Hotel Salinera offers accessible rooms with adapted bathrooms, elevators, and step-free access to the restaurant, reception, and wellness center. The complex includes an indoor pool with a flat entry and a paved path leading to the beach. The surrounding area is also easy to navigate by wheelchair.
Accessible transport and mobility
Nomago – Free IJPP tickets are available for all types of public transport (city buses, intercity buses, and trains) across Slovenia. These free tickets are available to all retirees, individuals over 65, European Disability Card holders, and war veterans.
FlixBus – If you have limited mobility and can board and disembark independently or with the help of a companion, you can travel on all FlixBus routes. The driver will store your folded wheelchair or mobility aid in the luggage compartment.
Arriva – Piran city buses are equipped with ramps for wheelchair users, making it easier for passengers with mobility impairments to board and disembark.
Taxi – People in wheelchairs require a taxi with a ramp or lift, as standard vehicles are unsuitable (except in cases where the wheelchair is foldable and the passenger can enter independently). For blind, deaf, or other disabled passengers, standard taxis are generally accessible, though communication can be a challenge. SMS booking is recommended when available.
Jež Boat Ride in Piran Bay – Enjoy a panoramic boat ride on the Jež, adapted for wheelchair users. Boarding is easy, but advance notice is required for passengers with disabilities. A scenic and relaxing experience for all.
