On the way from Ljubljana we stop on the edge of a 300 metre high karst rock to visit Socerb Castle offering breathtaking views of the Slovenian coast and Trieste. Due to its location, Socerb Castle was already an important stronghold in Illyrian times;it was modified into a fortress in the Roman period. On the coast we first walk through Piran, a well-known seaside fishing village with a rich history that is heavily intertwined with the history of the Venetian Republic. We continue towards Portoroz, the centre of Slovenian tourism on the coast. In the summer we recommend a visit to the Soline Nature Park, one of the most important cultural sites in Slovenia, where traditional methods of salt production are still used.The salt-rich soil of these wetlands provides ideal living conditions for a variety of plants and animals. We also visit medieval Koper with its well-preserved Venetian architecture. After lunch, we move along the panoramic path with a picturesque view over the coast towards to a wine fountain in Mareziga, in the Refoška region with a wonderful view of the gulf of Trieste, where you can enjoy a tasting of Slovenian coastal wines and appetizers with local prosciutto and cheese