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The best way to put your finger on the beating pulse of the Karst and to get a taste of the life of its inhabitants is by attending one of the numerous events and festivities, or just by visiting one of the towns, as the locals will be sure to give you a warm welcome.

Alongside the numerous natural and cultural points of interest and the pearls hiding beneath the Karst surface, it has to be noted that its location makes the Karst the perfect starting point for taking a trip to either the Slovenian or Italian coast. The nearby Adriatic is an ideal opportunity for an active excursion. Just a few minutes’ drive is all it takes to get to Piran, Portorož, Koper, Izola, or Strunjan, with the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park. The Italian side of the border also has numerous hidden gems, especially Sistiana, Devino and the authentic fishing village Villaggio dei Pescatori. Trips to nearby Trieste or Venice are also just a short drive away.


A Trip to the Seaside – Gulf of Trieste, Duino Castle, and the Sistiana Bay

A Trip to the Seaside – Gulf of Trieste, Duino Castle, and the Sistiana Bay

Just a few minutes by car are all it takes to visit the seaside, for example Trieste. Nearby you can enjoy the sites of the Gulf of Trieste, the Duino Castle, Rilke’s Path, Miramare, and other sites.

MIRAMAR

About 6 kilometers northeast of Trieste lies the Miramar castle. Constructed in 1860 it is one of the symbols of this once most significant port city of the Habsburg Empire. The vista of the sea will take your breath away, and the adjacent park with many rare exotic plants is also a must see. 

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THE GULF OF TRIESTE AND THE SISTIANA BAY

You can continue exploring the town of Devin (Duino) on the north side of the Gulf of Trieste, where the Duino Castle is located. There used to be two castles there, however now only the younger one is open to tourists. 

You can take the beautiful scenic Rilke Path to the Duino Castle. The about two kilometer long footpath leads from Sistjan (Sistiano) along the edges of the high cliffs above the Sistiana Bay. The name comes from the poet and writer Rainer Maria Rilke, who wrote the Duino Elegies collection of poems while living at the Duino Castle. 

Sestljan also features a very frequented beach, and is popular among mountain climbers. 

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VILLAGGIO DEI PESCATORI

The traditional fishing village, Villagio dei Pescatore, also has a story to tell. It was founded in the 1950s in a location where fishing still holds significance. 

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Projekt je sofinanciran v okviru Programa čezmejnega sodelovanja Slovenija-Italija 2007-2013 iz sredstev Evropskega sklada za regionalni razvoj in nacionalnih sredstev.  |  Progetto finanziato nell'ambito del Programma per la Cooperazione Transfrontaliera Italia-Slovenia 2007-2013, dal Fondo europeo di sviluppo regionale e dai fondi nazionali.