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- | + | | summary= The town of '''Piran''' lies at the tip of a small peninsula on the coast of [[Slovenia]] just over four miles WSW of the harbour of [[Izola]] and three miles N of the border with [[Croatia]]. Piran is one of the architectural jewels of Slovenia, with beautifully conserved mediaeval buildings, streets and squares and lofty town walls barring the land entrance to the town. Most of the buildings date from the period of Venetian or Austro-Hungarian rule. The town’s original fortifications dated from the Byzantine era, although the walls and four high towers across the neck of the peninsula that survive today date from the 16th century, when the greater use of cannon rendered the older walls vulnerable. Several of the old town entrances, dating back as far as the 13th century, still survive in the narrow streets. One of the town’s most famous sons is the violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini, whose statue still graces the main square named after him today. The small harbour has space to berth around 20-30 yachts up to 20 metres along its western breakwater in depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres. It is best visited in settled conditions. | |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
- | British Admiralty 1471 | + | ; British Admiralty |
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+ | ; Italian | ||
+ | : 924 | ||
+ | ; Imray | ||
+ | : M24 | ||
- | + | ==Weather== | |
+ | ''See [[Slovenia#Weather|Slovenia]]''. | ||
- | + | ==Passages== | |
+ | ''See [[Slovenia#Passages|Slovenia]]''. | ||
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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- | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
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- | + | ==Navigation== | |
+ | A tall belfry in the town, which is itself in a very conspicuous position on a headland at the NW end of the bay of Portoroz, is a good landmark. The headland should be given a clearance of at least half a mile on the approach from N to avoid rocky shallows. The harbour lies on the SE side of the peninsula and is entered from SSW. The entrance is narrow and a good lookout is needed in case of vessels leaving the harbour. The shelter is good in most conditions, but strong NW winds send in a dangerous surge. In these conditions, [[Marina Portoroz]] two miles SE is a safer bet. | ||
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+ | [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry for Slovenia. For details ''see [[Slovenia#Entrance|Entrance: Slovenia]]''. | ||
- | + | ==Berthing== | |
- | + | {{Image right| PiranStorm.jpg| Piran harbour in a thunderstorm }} | |
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- | + | Visiting yachts normally berth stern or bows-to along the western breakwater, where there are laid moorings for around 20-30 yachts of up to 20 metres in depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres. The berths on the E side of the harbour are for local yachts only. | |
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[[Marina Portoroz]] is two miles SE of Piran. | [[Marina Portoroz]] is two miles SE of Piran. | ||
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There are no really sheltered anchorages in the area, although anchoring in the bight immediately N of [[Marina Portoroz]] is possible in settled weather. | There are no really sheltered anchorages in the area, although anchoring in the bight immediately N of [[Marina Portoroz]] is possible in settled weather. | ||
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- | + | |Water| A few water outlets | |
- | + | |Electricity| N/A (Not Available) | |
+ | |Toilets| N/A | ||
+ | |Showers| N/A | ||
+ | |Laundry| N/A | ||
+ | |Garbage| Bins near the harbour | ||
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- | + | |Fuel| No fuel dock | |
- | + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
- | + | |Chandlers| {None | |
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- | + | |Repairs| In [[Marina Portoroz]] | |
+ | |Internet| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| Rental outlets in the town | ||
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- | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
- | + | Good provisions shops in the town. | |
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- | + | * Many bars and restaurants in the old town | |
+ | * Amazing ice-creams at ''Caffe Teater'' close to the harbour | ||
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* Frequent buses to [[Izola]], [[Koper]] and [[Trieste]], Italy | * Frequent buses to [[Izola]], [[Koper]] and [[Trieste]], Italy | ||
* Small airport with some local and charter flights at [[Portoroz]], 10 kilometres S | * Small airport with some local and charter flights at [[Portoroz]], 10 kilometres S | ||
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* Airport of [[Trieste]] in Italy 55 kilometers | * Airport of [[Trieste]] in Italy 55 kilometers | ||
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- | + | Piran is a delight to explore, with new sights around almost every corner. The main square of Tartinijev Trg was the inner basin of the harbour until 1894, when it was filled in to create the square. A statue of the town’s most famous son, the violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini, stands in the centre. The red-painted house with the balcony at the N end of the square is one of the oldest in Piran and legend relates that is was built by a wealthy Venetian merchant to accommodate his mistress (hence the intriguing inscription on its walls: ''Lassa pur dir'', or ‘Let them talk’). The church of St George on the hill at the top of the town has fantastic views over the town and the belltower can be climbed for an even better view. Perhaps the most famous view, however, is from the towers of the 16th century walls at the eastern end of the town, which afford a panoramic view of the roofs of the town and, on a clear day, the [[Grado]] peninsula on the Italian coast 12 miles NW. | |
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+ | {{himage|PiranHarbour.jpg|The inner harbour, Piran}} | ||
+ | {{himage|PiranTower.jpg|Piran from mediaeval walls}} | ||
+ | {{himage|PiranSquare.jpg|Main square, Piran}} | ||
+ | {{himage|PiranHouse.jpg|Old Venetian house, Piran}} | ||
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+ | ==Friends== | ||
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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+ | * [http://www.slovenia.info/en/Home.htm?home=0&lng=2 Official Slovenian tourism website] | ||
+ | * [http://www.portoroz.si/EN/default.asp Portoroz municipal website] | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | 'See [[Slovenia#References|Slovenia]]''. | ||
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* September 2004--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 14:14, 6 February 2011 (UTC) | * September 2004--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 14:14, 6 February 2011 (UTC) | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:11, 22 August 2018
Piran Port of Entry
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The town of Piran lies at the tip of a small peninsula on the coast of Slovenia just over four miles WSW of the harbour of Izola and three miles N of the border with Croatia. Piran is one of the architectural jewels of Slovenia, with beautifully conserved mediaeval buildings, streets and squares and lofty town walls barring the land entrance to the town. Most of the buildings date from the period of Venetian or Austro-Hungarian rule. The town’s original fortifications dated from the Byzantine era, although the walls and four high towers across the neck of the peninsula that survive today date from the 16th century, when the greater use of cannon rendered the older walls vulnerable. Several of the old town entrances, dating back as far as the 13th century, still survive in the narrow streets. One of the town’s most famous sons is the violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini, whose statue still graces the main square named after him today. The small harbour has space to berth around 20-30 yachts up to 20 metres along its western breakwater in depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres. It is best visited in settled conditions.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1471
- 1426
- Italian
- 924
- Imray
- M24
Weather
See Slovenia.
Passages
See Slovenia.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
A tall belfry in the town, which is itself in a very conspicuous position on a headland at the NW end of the bay of Portoroz, is a good landmark. The headland should be given a clearance of at least half a mile on the approach from N to avoid rocky shallows. The harbour lies on the SE side of the peninsula and is entered from SSW. The entrance is narrow and a good lookout is needed in case of vessels leaving the harbour. The shelter is good in most conditions, but strong NW winds send in a dangerous surge. In these conditions, Marina Portoroz two miles SE is a safer bet.
Entrance
Piran is a port of entry for Slovenia. For details see Entrance: Slovenia.
Berthing
Visiting yachts normally berth stern or bows-to along the western breakwater, where there are laid moorings for around 20-30 yachts of up to 20 metres in depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres. The berths on the E side of the harbour are for local yachts only.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Marina Portoroz is two miles SE of Piran.
Anchorages
There are no really sheltered anchorages in the area, although anchoring in the bight immediately N of Marina Portoroz is possible in settled weather.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | A few water outlets |
Electricity | N/A (Not Available) |
Toilets | N/A |
Showers | N/A |
Laundry | N/A |
Garbage | Bins near the harbour |
Supplies | |
Fuel | No fuel dock |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | {None |
Services | |
Repairs | In Marina Portoroz |
Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | Rental outlets in the town |
Provisioning
Good provisions shops in the town.
Eating out
- Many bars and restaurants in the old town
- Amazing ice-creams at Caffe Teater close to the harbour
Transportation
- Frequent buses to Izola, Koper and Trieste, Italy
- Small airport with some local and charter flights at Portoroz, 10 kilometres S
- International airport of Ljubljana 135 kilometres
- Airport of Trieste in Italy 55 kilometers
Tourism
Piran is a delight to explore, with new sights around almost every corner. The main square of Tartinijev Trg was the inner basin of the harbour until 1894, when it was filled in to create the square. A statue of the town’s most famous son, the violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini, stands in the centre. The red-painted house with the balcony at the N end of the square is one of the oldest in Piran and legend relates that is was built by a wealthy Venetian merchant to accommodate his mistress (hence the intriguing inscription on its walls: Lassa pur dir, or ‘Let them talk’). The church of St George on the hill at the top of the town has fantastic views over the town and the belltower can be climbed for an even better view. Perhaps the most famous view, however, is from the towers of the 16th century walls at the eastern end of the town, which afford a panoramic view of the roofs of the town and, on a clear day, the Grado peninsula on the Italian coast 12 miles NW.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Piran at the Wikipedia
- Piran at the Wikivoyage
- Official Slovenian tourism website
- Portoroz municipal website
References
'See Slovenia.
Comments
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