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Šmartno

Šmartno, Slovenia

History

A walled hilltop village in the Goriška Brda wine hills, with a church, a restored defence tower and wide views over vineyards to the Alps. Park outside the walls; taste local rebula at the cellars of nearby Dobrovo.

Nearest town
Šmartno, Slovenia
Category
History & culture
GPS
45.9793, 13.5492

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Slovenia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Karst, Vipava and Brda: caves, horses and wine hills – Škocjan as seen from a kite© KAP Jasa · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Karst, Vipava and Brda: caves, horses and wine hills

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Campsites nearby

  • Kamp BrdaCampsite
    5 km from Šmartno
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • SiestaCampsite
    9 km from Šmartno
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • PZA VrtojbaMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Šmartno · 8 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Kamp Park LijakCampsite
    14 km from Šmartno
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • DavidCampsite
    21 km from Šmartno
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Village Mare PinetaCampsite
    24 km from Šmartno
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Slovenia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Šmartno?

Šmartno is in Šmartno, Slovenia, at GPS 45.9793, 13.5492. It is about 8 km from Nova Gorica.

Can you camp near Šmartno?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area Camper Capriva del Friuli, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 41 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Šmartno?

Šmartno is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Karst, Vipava and Brda: caves, horses and wine hills.

What is there to see near Šmartno?

Places worth a stop nearby: Solkan Bridge (8 km), Lombard Temple of Cividale (16 km), Basilica of Aquileia (27 km) and Tolmin Gorges (28 km).

When is the best time to visit Šmartno?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)