Sečovlje Saltworks

#88 among destinations in Slovenia

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The Sečovlje Saltworks is the largest Slovenian salt evaporation pond. Along with the Strunjan Saltworks, they are the northernmost Mediterranean saltworks and one of the few where salt is still produced in a traditional way, as well as a wetland of international importance and a breeding place for waterbirds. They are part of the Piran Saltworks and are located at Parecag in Slovenian Istria, the southwest of the country, at the Adriatic Sea, along the mouth of the Dragonja River near Sečovlje. ()

Local name: Sečoveljske soline Elevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°28'54"N, 13°36'11"E

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Obalno-kraškaSlovenia

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Sečovlje Saltworks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cerkev Sv. Jurija, Tartini Square, Walls of Piran, Forma viva.

3.7 miNW
Picturesque church with a clock tower
Cerkev Sv. Jurija, Piran
95 min walk • Nestled in the quaint coastal town of Piran, Slovenia, the Church of St. George (Cerkev Sv. Jurija) stands as an architectural testament to the town's rich history and cultural heritage. This historic church, perched atop a hill, offers a striking view of Piran and the...
3.6 miNW
City square surrounded by eateries
Tartini Square, Piran
93 min walk • Nestled on the Slovenian coast, Tartini Square is the heart of the picturesque town of Piran. This elegant and spacious square is named after the renowned violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini, who was born in Piran in 1692.
3.9 miNW
City wall
Walls of Piran, Piran
99 min walk • The Walls of Piran stand as a testament to the rich history of this charming Slovenian coastal town. These ancient fortifications, dating back to the 7th century, were erected to protect the city from invaders and to assert its status and independence throughout...
1.5 miNW
Park
Forma viva
39 min walk • In Slovenia, a forma viva is an open-air sculpture gallery or museum set in a park, displaying contemporary sculpture from around the world. It also refers to Forma Viva, an annual symposium on the subject of sculpture. The symposia take place annually at different locations in Slovenia.
3.6 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Museum
Tartini, Piran
93 min walk • The Tartini House is the birthplace of Giuseppe Tartini, a violinist from Piran. The house is located on Tartini Square in the town of Piran.
0.7 miN
Park
Sečovlje Saltpans Natural Park, Portorož
20 min walk • Sečovlje Saltpans Natural Park is a natural park in southwestern Slovenia covering the Sečovlje Saltpans near the village of Sečovlje. The salt evaporation pond covers an area of 16.1 hectares, while saltworks lie along the mouth of the Dragonja River, covering an area of 650 hectares.
3.7 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Piran Coastal Galleries, Piran
94 min walk • Piran Coastal Galleries is a public institution, encompassing a group of six contemporary art galleries. Three galleries are located in Piran, two of them in Koper, and one in Venice.
3.6 miNW
Memorial
Piran Minorite Monastery, Piran
92 min walk • The Piran Minorite Monastery is a Roman Catholic monastery located on the hill above Piran, a port town on the coast of the Adriatic Sea in southwestern Slovenia. It is operated by the Conventual Franciscans.
3.6 miNW
45°31'41"N • 13°34'6"E
Čarobni svet školjk Piran, Piran
92 min walk • Museum
1.6 miN
Sailing, Marina
Lucija Marina
42 min walk • The Lucija Marina is a marina in the town of Lucija, on the Slovenian coast. Its official owner is the company Marina Portorož.
2.1 miN
Museum
The Rolling Stones Museum
53 min walk • The Rolling Stones Museum is a museum in Portorož in Slovenia. It is dedicated to the British rock band The Rolling Stones. The music television programme VH1 proclaimed it in 2013 one of the "10 Truly Insane Music Museums + Shrines".