Piran

How is Piran this beautiful?!

We parked outside town and walked along the waterfront into the old town just as the storms finally cleared and the sun came out. First stop: lunch at Fritolin pri Cantini — essentially a tiny hole-in-the-wall seafood spot with outdoor seating on the square nearby. The fried seafood platter was incredible.

From there, we wandered along the seawall toward the Piran Lighthouse, passed the mermaid statue, watched surfers riding the windy conditions, and enjoyed the insane Adriatic scenery.

One particularly wild detail: from the tip of Piran you can see four countries — Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, and even the mountains of Austria in the distance.

We continued uphill toward Cathedral of St. George, climbed the campanile in heavy winds, and eventually walked all the way to the old city walls for even more spectacular views over the red rooftops and sea.

This town is honestly one of the prettiest places I’ve seen in a long time.Leggi altro