{"id":12422,"date":"2026-01-17T15:43:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T14:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/moon-bay-slovenias-most-beautiful-beach-is-in-strunjan-park\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T16:02:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T15:02:25","slug":"moon-bay-slovenia-strunjan-nature-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/moon-bay-slovenia-strunjan-nature-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Moon Bay: Slovenia&#8217;s most beautiful beach is in Strunjan Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you wondering what the most beautiful beach in Slovenia is? For me, it&#8217;s definitely Moon Bay, which you can find in the Strunjan Nature Park. It stretches between the towns of Piran and Izola and is one of those places that I recommend not missing during your vacation in Slovenia.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/moon-bay-slovenia-strunjan-nature-park\/#What_is_the_most_beautiful_beach_in_Slovenia_Moon_Bay\" >What is the most beautiful beach in Slovenia? Moon Bay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/moon-bay-slovenia-strunjan-nature-park\/#Accommodation_in_Strunjan_%E2%80%93_close_to_Moon_Bay_beach\" >Accommodation in Strunjan &#8211; close to Moon Bay beach<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/moon-bay-slovenia-strunjan-nature-park\/#Hotel_Laguna_Deluxe_%E2%80%93_Terme_Krka\" >Hotel Laguna Deluxe &#8211; Terme Krka<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/moon-bay-slovenia-strunjan-nature-park\/#What_to_see_in_the_Strunjan_Nature_Park\" >What to see in the Strunjan Nature Park?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/moon-bay-slovenia-strunjan-nature-park\/#Moon_Bay_Mesecev_zaliv_Moon_Bay_%E2%80%93_The_most_beautiful_beach_in_Slovenia_and_how_to_get_there\" >Moon Bay (Mese\u010dev zaliv \/ Moon Bay) &#8211; The most beautiful beach in Slovenia and how to get there?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/moon-bay-slovenia-strunjan-nature-park\/#Strunjan_Nature_Park\" >Strunjan Nature Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/moon-bay-slovenia-strunjan-nature-park\/#Strunjan_Cross_%E2%80%93_Moon_Bay\" >Strunjan Cross &#8211; Moon Bay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/moon-bay-slovenia-strunjan-nature-park\/#Church_of_the_Apparition_of_the_Virgin_Mary_and_Monastery_in_Strunjan\" >Church of the Apparition of the Virgin Mary and Monastery in Strunjan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/moon-bay-slovenia-strunjan-nature-park\/#Strunjan_salt_pans\" >Strunjan salt pans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/moon-bay-slovenia-strunjan-nature-park\/#Dog_beach_%E2%80%93_Strunjan_Park\" >Dog beach &#8211; Strunjan Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_beautiful_beach_in_Slovenia_Moon_Bay\"><\/span>What is the most beautiful beach in Slovenia? Moon Bay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-97368&amp;aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strunjan Nature Park<\/a><\/span> lies on the Slovenian coast of the Adriatic Sea, in a protected area between the towns of Piran and Izola. The reserve includes the longest untouched stretch of coastline in the Gulf of Trieste and is one of the most valuable natural sites on the Slovenian coast.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12359\" style=\"width: 1180px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/moon-bay-slovenia-strunjan-nature-park\/screenshot-103-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12359\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12359\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4049.jpg\" alt=\"{%ALT_TEXT%}\" width=\"1170\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4049.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4049-768x546.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12359\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Slovenia&#8217;s most beautiful beach &#8211; Moon Bay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>During our last stay in Portoro\u017e, we walked through the Strunjan Nature Park criss-cross and the next day we also enjoyed Moon Bay separately, which boasts the title of the most beautiful beach in Slovenia. Let&#8217;s show you what places you can admire in the Strunjan Nature Park.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_in_Strunjan_%E2%80%93_close_to_Moon_Bay_beach\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/dovolenkarka\/05Qo7v4ePP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Accommodation in Strunjan &#8211; close to Moon Bay beach<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your main goal is <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/dovolenkarka\/05Qo7v4ePP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strunjan Nature Park<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and the most beautiful beach in Slovenia &#8211; Moon Bay, I recommend staying right here. You can choose between luxurious four-star spa hotels, such as <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/talaso-strunjan.en.html?aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HOTEL SVOBODA &#8211; TERME KRKA.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you prefer apartments, I recommend, for example, <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/house-olive-garden-strunjan.en.html?aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HOUSE OLIVE GARDEN STRUNJAN<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, a short distance from Moon Bay beach.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotel_Laguna_Deluxe_%E2%80%93_Terme_Krka\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/apartments-laguna.en.html?aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel Laguna Deluxe &#8211; Terme Krka<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/apartments-laguna.en.html?aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>&gt; CHECK AVAILABILITY AND PRICE <\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_12411\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/apartments-laguna.en.html?aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12411\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Obrazek-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Strunjan - Moon Bay - Hotel Laguna \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Obrazek-5-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Obrazek-5-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12411\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hotel Laguna Deluxe &#8211; Strunjan<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-97368&amp;aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thalasso Strunjan is a well-known spa and wellness center<\/a><\/strong><\/span> that uses the healing power of the sea, sea air and salty environment right on the edge of the Strunjan Nature Park. It builds on the long tradition of thalassotherapy, i.e. treatment based on natural marine factors, and is especially sought after for problems with the respiratory tract, musculoskeletal system and during convalescence.<\/p>\n<p>The center is part of <strong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"501\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Talaso Strunjan<\/span><\/span><\/strong> and offers pools with heated sea water, salt therapies, wraps and relaxation procedures. Thanks to its location between the sea, salt pans and Mediterranean vegetation, it has a very calm and harmonious effect and is an ideal place for regeneration of body and mind, at any time of the year.<\/p>\n<p>If you are staying in a hotel other than a spa hotel, it is possible to pay a daily entrance fee to the wellness center with swimming pools and saunas.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Find accommodation in Strunjan on the map: <\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"stay22-widget\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/embed\/696b6b69c9c7a9a6ffc6f8fd\" width=\"100%\" height=\"428\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You might also be interested in: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wellness-centra-a-termaly-ve-slovinsku\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">17 tips for wellness centers and thermal spas in Slovenia<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/portoroz-slovenian-coast-11-tips-on-what-to-do-and-see-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Portoro\u017e, Slovenian Sea: 11 tips on what to do and see here <\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/slovenian-coast-15-tips-for-trips-and-places-to-see\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slovenian coast: 15 tips for trips and places that are worth seeing<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_in_the_Strunjan_Nature_Park\"><\/span>What to see in the Strunjan Nature Park?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moon_Bay_Mesecev_zaliv_Moon_Bay_%E2%80%93_The_most_beautiful_beach_in_Slovenia_and_how_to_get_there\"><\/span>Moon Bay (Mese\u010dev zaliv \/ Moon Bay) &#8211; The most beautiful beach in Slovenia and how to get there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>As the main goal of visiting the Strunjan Nature Park, I consider the already mentioned most beautiful beach in Slovenia &#8211; Moon Bay. This picturesque beach lies beneath dramatic cliffs and stretches between the Strunjan and Ronek capes. It is characterized by a rocky coastline, clear water and a relatively calm atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li>Personally, we had no problem finding a few meters of beach just for us in June. I recommend packing foam pads or mats for lying down and, of course, water shoes.<\/li>\n<li>There is no road to the beach by car and it is reached by a nature trail leading a few minutes behind the Strunjan Cross. Solid shoes and caution are in order. Keep in mind that entry is at your own risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_12367\" style=\"width: 1179px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/portoroz-slovenian-coast\/screenshot-111-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12367\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12367\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4062.jpg\" alt=\"The most beautiful beach in Slovenia - Moon Bay - Strunjan\" width=\"1169\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4062.jpg 1169w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4062-768x523.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1169px) 100vw, 1169px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12367\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moon Bay Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_12363\" style=\"width: 1180px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/portoroz-slovenian-coast\/screenshot-107-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12363\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12363\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4054.jpg\" alt=\"Moon Bay - The most beautiful beach in Slovenia \" width=\"1170\" height=\"835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4054.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4054-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moon Bay<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strunjan_Nature_Park\"><\/span>Strunjan Nature Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The total area of the park stretches along the coast for several kilometers and includes various natural environments. From the sea coast through cliffs to salt flats and the Stju\u017ea lagoon. The historic salt pans are part of the landscape heritage. Traditional salt production has been taking place here for more than 700 years. This area is also an important habitat for many animals and plants.<\/li>\n<li>There are underwater seagrass meadows and rich marine life including seahorses, juvenile fish, octopuses and other species, making it an ecologically important area.<\/li>\n<li>The Strunjan cliffs are flysch cliffs up to around 80 meters high, which are the highest flysch walls in the Adriatic. They offer panoramic views of the sea and the surrounding landscape.<\/li>\n<li>And above all, there is also the most beautiful beach in Slovenia &#8211; Moon Bay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_12358\" style=\"width: 1169px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/portoroz-slovenian-coast\/screenshot-102-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12358\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12358\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4048.jpg\" alt=\"Strunjan Nature Park \" width=\"1159\" height=\"843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4048.jpg 1159w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4048-768x558.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1159px) 100vw, 1159px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12358\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Strunjan Nature Park<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_12365\" style=\"width: 1180px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/portoroz-slovenian-coast\/screenshot-109-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12365\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12365\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4058.jpg\" alt=\"Moon Bay\" width=\"1170\" height=\"827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4058.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4058-768x542.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12365\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moon Bay<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strunjan_Cross_%E2%80%93_Moon_Bay\"><\/span>Strunjan Cross &#8211; Moon Bay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The monumental Strunjan Cross has stood here for several centuries and although it was built as a symbol for pilgrims and also as a warning to fishermen that they were approaching the mainland, today its role is a little different.<\/li>\n<li>Today, the Strunjan Cross (Strunjanski kri\u017e) is primarily a lookout point located above the Strunjan cliffs within the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Nature Park<\/span><\/span>. The cross stands on the edge of a high flysch cliff and offers one of the most beautiful views of the Slovenian coast, the Adriatic Sea and the bay towards Piran. In good weather, it is possible to see as far as Triglav.<\/li>\n<li>The place is easily accessible on foot along marked trails towards the most beautiful beach in Slovenia &#8211; Moon Bay and is especially popular at sunset, when the cliffs and the sea take on distinctive golden tones. It is a peaceful, symbolic place that connects the natural beauty with the spiritual atmosphere of the landscape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_12355\" style=\"width: 1180px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/portoroz-slovenian-coast\/screenshot-99-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12355\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12355\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4045.jpg\" alt=\"Strunjan Cross - Moon Bay \" width=\"1170\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4045.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4045-768x517.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Strunjan Cross<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_12368\" style=\"width: 1180px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/portoroz-slovenian-coast\/screenshot-112-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12368\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12368\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4066.jpg\" alt=\"Strunjan Nature Park - Slovenian Coast\" width=\"1170\" height=\"821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4066.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4066-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Strunjan Nature Park &#8211; Slovenian Coast<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Church_of_the_Apparition_of_the_Virgin_Mary_and_Monastery_in_Strunjan\"><\/span>Church of the Apparition of the Virgin Mary and Monastery in Strunjan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>On the way from the main car park, towards the Strunjan Cross, you cannot miss an important spiritual monument &#8211; the Church of the Apparition of the Virgin Mary and the monastery, which is one of the most important pilgrimage sites on the Slovenian coast.<\/li>\n<li>The church (<em data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"299\">Cerkev Marijinega prikazanja<\/em>) is connected with the Marian apparition from 1512, when, according to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared to the guardian of the local vineyards and warned the inhabitants of an impending Turkish raid. Thanks to the timely warning, the people managed to hide and Strunjan was spared destruction.<\/li>\n<li>Today, the church and monastery are open to visitors and offer not only a spiritual experience, but also beautiful views of the vineyards, olive groves and the Adriatic Sea. I mention it also because it is a place that is worth visiting even for those who do not normally seek out pilgrimage sites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_12369\" style=\"width: 1180px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/portoroz-slovenian-coast\/screenshot-113-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12369\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12369\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4067.jpg\" alt=\"Church of the Apparition of the Virgin Mary and Monastery in Strunjan\" width=\"1170\" height=\"804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4067.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4067-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Church of the Apparition of the Virgin Mary and Monastery in Strunjan<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strunjan_salt_pans\"><\/span>Strunjan salt pans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Strunjan salt pans are a historical part of the Strunjan <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Nature Park<\/span><\/span> and represent one of the few preserved areas of traditional salt production on the Slovenian coast.<\/li>\n<li>They were created more than 700 years ago and for centuries the local inhabitants obtained sea salt here by natural evaporation of water. Today, salt is not commercially mined here, but the salt pans have significant ecological value. Together with the Stju\u017ea lagoon, which is the only marine lagoon in Slovenia, they form a valuable habitat for waterfowl and other protected species.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_12372\" style=\"width: 1180px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/portoroz-slovenian-coast\/screenshot-116-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12372\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12372\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4070.jpg\" alt=\"Strunjan salt pans\" width=\"1170\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4070.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4070-768x547.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Strunjan salt pans<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_12373\" style=\"width: 1180px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/portoroz-slovenian-coast\/screenshot-117-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12373\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12373\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4071.jpg\" alt=\"Strunjan salt pans\" width=\"1170\" height=\"808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4071.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4071-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Strunjan salt pans<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dog_beach_%E2%80%93_Strunjan_Park\"><\/span>Dog beach &#8211; Strunjan Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you going on vacation with your four-legged friend? He also has the opportunity to swim on public beaches here. At the end of Strunjan&#8217;s main beach, towards the Strunjan salt pans, lies a pleasant strip of beach designated for dogs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_12371\" style=\"width: 1180px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/portoroz-slovenian-coast\/screenshot-115-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12371\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12371\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4069.jpg\" alt=\"Dog beach - Strunjan - Slovenian coast\" width=\"1170\" height=\"844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4069.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4069-768x554.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dog beach &#8211; Strunjan<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you wondering what the most beautiful beach in Slovenia is? For me, it&#8217;s definitely Moon Bay, which you can find in the Strunjan Nature Park. It stretches between the towns of Piran and Izola and is one of those places that I recommend not missing during your vacation in Slovenia. What is the most beautiful beach in Slovenia? Moon Bay Strunjan Nature Park lies on the Slovenian coast of the Adriatic Sea, in a protected area between the towns of Piran and Izola. The reserve includes the longest untouched stretch of coastline in the Gulf of Trieste and is <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12423,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4557],"tags":[5040,5034,5048,4931,4872,5047,5037,5046,5038,5036,5039,5035],"class_list":["post-12422","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slovenia","tag-dog-beach-slovenia","tag-moon-bay","tag-moon-bay-slovenia","tag-slovenia","tag-slovenia-coast","tag-slovenias-beach","tag-strunjan","tag-strunjan-nature-park","tag-strunjan-park","tag-strunjan-salt-pans","tag-thalasso-strunjan","tag-the-most-beautiful-beach-in-slovenia","has_thumb"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12422","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12422"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12422\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12480,"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12422\/revisions\/12480"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12422"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}