I hadn't heard of Piran until we started planning this trip, but after seeing a handful of photos, we were sold. Piran is like a mini Venice perched on the edge of the sea in the very corner of Slovenia, every turn is a new photo opportunity.
Our hostel, although owned by a the strangest man, was very central and happened to be located on the narrowest street in Piran, surrounded by a maize of beautiful streets.
After being turned away 10 mins before check in, we spent most of our first day wandering around and getting lost in the windy streets (and continued to get lost each night we stayed here).
The main square, full of cafes and restaurants. (below)
The weather turned out to be beautiful in the afternoon, so we wandered around looking for somewhere to sunbath. After walking around the whole of Piran, turns out there isn't a beach, but the marina is surrounded by large rocks where everyone goes to soak up the sun.
We'd had quite a busy holiday until this point, and I was still as pale as Holly, so a chilled afternoon sunbathing was needed. Had a great view of the harbour.. and some old ladies baps who took up a seat next to me.
There are so many restaurants lined up along the coast, with a beautiful view out to sea. Being so close to Italy, each one was full of sea food and Italian specialities - we were in our element.
After such a chilled day in the sun, we finished the night off with lots of wine and cocktails. Although I may have had a few too many... I managed to walk all the way back through the restaurant thinking I looked like a boss ass bitch because everyone was watching me.
In reality I'd forgot to pull the under skirt of my very sheer midi down, only to be told by the French lady next to be once I'd sat back at my seat in the front of the restaurant. So glad I was wearing a thong that evening. Bare ass bitch.
''More wine please"
It was raining cats and dogs the next day, so we nursed our hangovers with a lye-in and bunch - the food did not disappoint! Piran is so small and relaxed, there isn't too much to do when the weather bad, so we took cover in a cafe with boots, snacks and wifi.
Luckily, it was bright again in the afternoon, so we could take a trip up the viewing tower and see the whole of Piran.
Just a tad windy, but the views are beaut. Just practicing for my lead role in the next L'Oréal advert..
Taken after stuffing our faces at dinner before rushing round the corner for golden hour. Sunsets out weigh indigestion apparently. Worth it.
I can't say Piran is the liveliest area but if you're after a couple of days relaxing and eating in the sun and you can't afford Italian prices, why not take a visit.
Next stop Croatia.
