The Story of a 700-Year-Old Tradition
At the tip of the Piran Peninsula, discover a town where a 700-year-old salt-making tradition permeates every corner. Piran is a place where the heritage of salt making intertwines with rich stories hidden in narrow alleyways and breathtaking views of the Slovenian sea.
Welcome to the town of salt, cultural heritage and timeless stories. Welcome to Piran.
The Town of Salt Workers: Winter in Piran, Summer in Sečovlje
Alongside the grand buildings of wealthy merchants and sailors, the true medieval Piran was shaped by the modest homes of salt worker families. On April 23rd, St. George’s Day, salt workers moved with their families to the salt pans, first mentioned in 804 AD. Until the end of October, they lived in simple saltworkers’ houses, designed for basic living, storing tools, and storing the harvested salt.
Piran salt, still produced today using a traditional method over 700 years old, was highly valued for its exceptional quality. The prosperity from salt trade fueled the economic and cultural growth of the town. The Museum of Salt Making in the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park showcases historic salt production techniques and the way of life of salt worker families.
Salt Path
On a 2-3 hour walk along the Salt Path, you will discover the heritage of salt-making and natural landmarks. The trail starts at the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park, where salt is still harvested using a centuries-old method. Visit the Salt-Making Museum and relax at the Thalasso Spa Lepa Vida.
Continue through the Valeta Tunnel to the Strunjan Nature Park and the Stjuza Lagoon. Conclude the trail at the Strunjan Cliff and Moon Bay, where breathtaking views await you. Download the brochure “Cultural pathways around Piran” and explore at your own pace!
Cultural Treasures of Piran
The handy brochure with a map features six thematic routes. You can download it for free and start discovering the treasures of the local area right away.
Experience the tradition of salt-making through unforgettable adventures
A guided tour of the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park
Explore Sečovlje Saltpans: a 2‑hr guided park tour with birdwatching, salt-making heritage and breathtaking landscapes by the sea.
Dates:from 01.04. 2018 to 31.12. 2024
from 6 €/per person
Explore Sečovlje Salina Nature Park with a bike
If you want to explore the natural sights, take a family trip to the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park. You will learn how salt is produced and how the salt makers used to live once or watch birds and enjoy the intact nature.
Dates:from 01.05. 2019 to 31.01. 2024
€/
Live like a salt harvester in the salt pans
Live the salt-maker life on Sečovelj Salt Pans: 3‑hour interactive walk, workshops, tools & traditions—fun, educational adventure for kids 6–12.
Dates:from 01.07. 2021 to 31.12. 2024
33 €/per person
Explore the Salt-Making Tradition at Two Unique Salt Pans
Sečovlje Salina Nature Park
In the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park, the past and present still go hand in hand. The ancient method of salt-making, which the salt workers of Piran learned from their teachers, the salt workers from the island of Pag, is still something special, even by Mediterranean standards.
Strunjan Nature Park
The flysch coastal landscape of the Strunjan Peninsula brings together both natural beauty and human-made heritage, shaped over centuries.
A healthy environment, authentic traditions, stunning views, and a rich variety of flora and fauna offer countless opportunities for active enjoyment in nature.
Piran Sea Bass in Salt
Recipe
Prepare sea bass using an authentic Piran recipe – baked in salt for perfect tenderness and a delicate flavor.
Discover the full recipe and delight your taste buds!
