About Italy

Italy is a boot-shaped peninsula situated in the Mediterranean Sea at the bottom of Western Europe, with the Tyrrhenian Sea to the West, Ionian Sea to the South and Adriatic Sea to the East. Italy is the fifth most visited country in the world and contains more World Heritage Sites than any other country. Although Rome, Milan, Venice and Florence are the top tourist destinations in Italy, the country’s rich collections of art, culture and literature from many different periods and regions make it impossible to judge on where the most interesting location is. With around four thousand miles of coastline, with countless gulfs, inlets, and long sandy beaches, Italy is truly adapted to the vacation lovers every need. Coastal cities with their sea resorts and awesome beaches are easily reachable by car with a variety of ferries and vessels large and small ready to sail you there.

About Slovenia

Slovenia is in southern Central Europe, with a short, southwestern coastline on the Adriatic Sea, bordering Italy to the west and Croatia to the south and east. Although small, the Slovenian coastline is astonishingly beautiful, characterised by forty seven kilometres of Venetian Gothic architecture, dazzling water and pristine beaches, with towns like Koper, Izola and Piran offering lively bars and excellent restaurants. Alongside the natural tapestry of iconic lakes and mountain scenery, the country is known for its mixture of climates, allowing you to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities like skiing, hiking and white-water rafting all year round. In cultural terms, the locals are famed for their hospitality, making Slovenia a suitable holiday destination for families and couples. The cuisine is diverse, drawing influences from Italy, Hungary and the Balkans, utilising locally sourced produce, with popular dishes cantered on fresh pasta and soups. There are many fast, international ferry crossings from Italy and Croatia, arriving at the port of Piran on the southern corner of the Slovenian coast.