Re-creation in every season, with just a step to the sea

The Slovenian coast is intertwined with many marked and unmarked cycling trails of various difficulty levels. You can take your family on a lovely trip on well-tended and paved trails, whereas the more adventurous can venture on unpaved gravel trails or through woods, tackling various ascents and thrilling descents.

The most known cycling trail is the easy, marked and well-tended trail from Izola to Sečovlje. This route is suitable for anyone who enjoys cycling: recreational cyclists, young families and also older cyclists. We start in Izola, on the crossroad between Leninova and Prešernova street, and head towards the hills, where we quickly see the marking for the cycling trail. We continue towards Strunjan and then Portorož, passing through the lighted tunnel Šalet. Then we follow the marking of the cycling trails and pedal easily through olive groves and vineyards in the direction of Portorož, passing through Dobrava and then Strunjan. Here we pass through another tunnel, the 550 m long Valeta tunnel, and continue our way on the descent towards Lucija. We can continue towards Seča, where we cross the main road and pass Parecag before arriving in Sečovlje.

A map of the cycling trails on the Slovenian coast will be very useful. If you have any other cycling related requirements, Hotel Histrion and Hotel Salinera will take care of them, as they are certified cyclist friendly hotels.

Along the Slovenian coast you can find various trails for all types of runners - from beginners to those who run marathons. Beginners should be careful when choosing their trails, as some seaside trails are more difficult - with cliffs, altitude differences, rocks and other elements that might cause a fall. To avoid injuries we recommend you use the quieter trails in towns or the marked walking trails along the coastal roads. One of these is the trail from Koper to Izola, which follows the course of and old railway and ends in San Simon bay. It’s a dynamic and lively trail but totally suitable also for beginners.

For more ideas and inspiration you can use the Endomondo app, where runners post interesting running trails.

The paths used by cyclists and runners can also be used by hikers and Nordic walking enthusiasts. Nordic walking is a very healthy activity and a natural movement of the body, where we use most of the muscles and thus reinforce the whole body. If you like walking and mountaineering, then Nordic walking is a great upgrade and you will certainly love it! 

For quite some time tennis has no longer been just a summer sport or a sport for outdoor courts. Numerous clubs on the Slovenian coast have indoor tennis courts which allow pleasant training also during winter. Most often tennis courts are covered by air-supported domes and they’re also equipped with lighting that allows you to play at night. Tennis can also be played in sports halls. On the Slovenian coast there’s no off season for tennis, as covered courts allow year-round playing for all tennis enthusiasts. A great advantage in all coastal towns is the proximity of hotels, where we offer accommodation during sport camps and tennis trainings. (link:  )

Just a step from Hoteli Bernardin you can find 4 tennis centres:

Autumn winds and sunny days on the Slovenian coast attract many water sports lovers. If you are less of an adrenaline fan,you can try windsurfing, stand up paddling (SUP), sailing, rowing, swimming, water polo… in Hoteli Bernardin we have a long-lasting tradition of hosting sailing clubs in Hotel Histrion, Vile Park and in San Simon resort. The numerous regattas organised by the sailing club JK Pirat (Easter regatta, Halloween regatta, Portorož cup…) and the sailing club JK Burja Izola (Spring Cup, regatta for the Burja trophy in May St. Martin’s regatta in November, diplomatic regatta, etc.) confirm the fact that we are a great location for water sports. 

Sailing centre in Piran:

Sand courts for beach volleyball can only be found on the coast, where you can spend your time on the sunny seaside in an active way. Three fully equipped courts are right next to Hotel Vile Park and in San Simon resort.

Sand courts for beach volleyball:

Thanks to the beneficent Mediterranean location, the Slovenian coast is the perfect location for football sport camps. The hotel offer adapted to the athletes’ needs, the conference rooms available for meetings, the proximity of three football stadiums and a wide variety of well-tended football fields where you can train from autumn until summer, ensure the training and preparation for the season is more organised and effective.