Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: salt (14) park (7) visit (7) part (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Aliyeh J. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a stunning nature park. They produce salt there, and I found the job very hard for those in the salt production department. There are several pre-procedures and numerous after that to prepare a quality salt. You have the option to buy salt from them (at the ticket selling part), and I think it is good to support them because they are doing this hard job just to keep the tradition alive. We saw more than a few birds there that are very beautiful. Inside there is a museum, and you can see the old movies of the area to get more information about this beautiful tradition.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jonas V. 1 year ago on Google
    A quick visit should be sufficient. It isn’t a must see but when nearby it is a nice opportunity to learn how salt is harvested. One of the few places in South-Europe where it is still hand labor and not industrialised.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 K. D. 2 years ago on Google
    Let me start this review by saying that Piranske Soline runs this part of the natural reserve with its active saltworks. They charge a 7 EUR entrance fee. Nevertheless, the entire park (consisting of two halves that aren't interconnected) is worth a visit. So, don't forget to check the second entrance to this natural reserve, Krajinski park sečoveljske soline, which might be more up your alley if you like nature or history. Honesty compels me to say that I was a bigger fan of the wild part of this natural reserve. Important side note, if you visit this unique location and want to gain a few new insights, you will need to download an application to use the park's audio guide. So, make sure that you charge your phone in advance. In general, you cannot join any guided tour on the fly. My partner and I were told that you need to book a guide a day or two in advance. Other than that, the gallery and souvenir shop are closed on Sunday. So you have to roam the saltpans on your own. You will find some QR-codes along the way, but several of them lead to broken URL links. Hence, they weren't insightful. However, the panoramic views of the saltpans were intriguing, so the technological shortcomings are quickly glossed over. This part of the reserve is still active. Hence, it was nice to observe some of the salt workers. You never know when they will work. So, needless to say, we were lucky. Unfortunately, the museum on this side of the natural reserve is less interesting than the Solinarstva Museum on the other side of the park. The reason why I say this is because the visuals seemed a bit outdated. Simultaneously, I couldn't shake the feeling that Piranske Soline dropped the ball here and could've done more for the visitors who need to discover everything by themselves because there were no guided tours. Therefore, I recommend that you visit the Solinarstva Museum instead, especially if you want to find out more about the history of the saltpans (your entrance ticket is valid here as well).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gregor P. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is very quiet and relaxing. The most stressful part is the entrance fee which is a bit too much. It wouldn’t hurt, to have more information on display for the park, but all in all it’s a very enjoyable place. If you are cycling, I would recommend just to continue through and not to enter as the Paranza railway will take you to more scenic places.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johan R. 1 year ago on Google
    We had great fortune with the weather that was a mix of Misty and sunny. A great experience along with a good biking tour from Piran. Very calm and tranquil.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cristiana F. 2 years ago on Google
    Magic atmosphere, very interesting video explaining how to extract the salt. Seen in late September on a cloudy day..... The light was fabulous. Worth paying a visit

  • 5/5 Gorazd G. 3 years ago on Google
    Soline Sečovlje are must visit because of beautiful nature, technical heritage and of course you can salt produced here

  • 5/5 Tejka N. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful views and you can learn so many wonderful historical facts. We also loved the shop👍🙂

  • 5/5 Jakob E. 3 years ago on Google
    Really interesting to explore. Nicely done visitor information. Though make sure to be prepared for the sun.

  • 3/5 Marjeta 2 years ago on Google
    The place has a potential if they put more love and effort into it. At the moment it feels like a partial construction site as well as lacking some maintenance (but I have to admit that April is before the season starts so hopefully it shines in a different light in high season!)

  • 4/5 Adriana S. 6 years ago on Google
    Special and nice place! Should be included în your future trips, but with your sunny heats. Take your time for visit.

  • 3/5 Tom W. 1 year ago on Google
    The salt pans are a rather desolate place, at least along the boardwalk leading out to the interpretive center. Aside from some cattle egrets, ducks, and a passing shorebird, there was little animal or plant life to see. The visitor's enter was interesting, though. To bad we visited after salt season was over.

  • 2/5 Omar G. 1 year ago on Google
    I stopped on my way back from Croatia, I just wanted to buy two packs of salt ... after asking twice that we want just to buy the salt ... we were told that the shop was inside the park ... It would be useful that the staff at the entrance would inform customers that the 5 kg salt is also on sale at the entry point without having to pay 7 euros per person to enter the park and having to walk 1 km there and back under the scorching sun.A Greater attention to the customer, some more information and a little more courtesy would not hurt.

  • 5/5 Jörg W. 1 year ago on Google
    It was very nice. We went there by bike and seeing how salt was and still is produced is very interesting. 7€ p.P. fee is a bit high. The exhibition is small.

  • 4/5 John Morris (. 9 months ago on Google
    Interesting place with reasonable intetpretation. Unfortunately, the advertised free bicycles at the one site are poorly maintained, limited in number, and many were not working. If you don't get a bike, expect to walk 6+ km in quote open and unshaded areas. The second part of the site has no bikes, and is a shorter walking distance of 3-4 km. A good day out, but TAKE WATER!


Call +386 5 672 13 30 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Trends



Last updated:

Similar Tourist attractions nearby

Tartini Central Square Piran image
1
Tartini Central Square Piran
Historical landmark
A monument sits in the center of this bustling square surrounded by bars & restaurants.
4.70 (9K reviews)
Walls of Piran image
2
Walls of Piran
Historical landmark
Ancient, fortified stone town wall with several notable gates, renovated since the 7th century.
4.70 (3.6K reviews)
Piranski svetilnik image
3
Piranski svetilnik
Scenic spot
👍👍 One of my favorite cities in Slovenia, Piran.
4.80 (1.6K reviews)
Moon Bay image
4
Moon Bay
National reserve
Natural lagoon backed by an 80m-high cliff, with working salt pans & rich birdlife.
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
Akvarij Piran image
5
Akvarij Piran
Aquarium
Snug aquarium with backlit tanks showcasing a variety of marine species.
4.40 (1.2K reviews)
Last updated:
()