Sečoveljske soline — Attraction in Upravna enota Piran / Unità amministrativa Pirano

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. That said, 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 but my partner and I were told that you need to book a guide a day or two in advance. If you decide 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. Nevertheless, the panoramic views of the saltpans were intriguing, so the technological shortcomings are quickly glossed over.

The part of the reserve that charges an entrance fee 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.

Either way, we highly recommend a visit to these...

The Soline salt pans offer a picturesque natural landscape that is truly breathtaking. However, the lack of any informative signage or boards throughout the area makes it difficult for visitors to fully appreciate the historical and ecological significance of this unique environment. While the visitor center at the end provides a glimpse into the past with its vintage video, it could benefit from more modern updates and 21st century interactive exhibits. The second part, the museum was a complete disappointment, the museum's entrance is hidden between country border posts!!, is challenging to locate and the staff could be more welcoming and accommodating to visitors. We were particularly disappointed to find that the tourist train, which would have been invaluable for those with limited mobility, was not available for smaller groups unless a complex booking process was followed. This made it impossible for us to visit the museum, despite having paid the entrance fee. Overall, while the Soline salt pans offer a stunning natural setting, improvements to the visitor experience, including clearer signage, better accessibility, and more welcoming staff, would enhance the overall enjoyment...

While we were in Slovenia, we went to the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park to find out about traditional salt production. Unfortunately, the experience was quite disappointing.

The visit didn't really explain things very clearly. There weren't many signs or guides to speak of, and the salt extraction process wasn't explained very well at all. The tour mostly involved walking past large areas of saltwater, with not much context or understanding of what we were seeing. Considering the entrance fee, the overall experience felt poor and not worth the price. The museum section was also unengaging and not well presented.

We'd like to highlight that in Euskal Herria, there's a salt complex called Salinas de Añana (Gesaltza), where the visit is completely different. There, they explain how to make salt in detail, and you can see how it's done live. Everything is well organised and very educational.

To sum up, we wouldn't suggest a visit to the Sečovlje Salt Pans if you're after an informative and...