Izola: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Svetilnik Beach is located in the town centre of Izola and offers views of Debeli rtič, Koper and the Bay of the Moon.

Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Izola can find information about the destination here.

Coast and Landscape

The Strunjan Landscape Park is located in the vicinity of Izola, which borders the park. The park, designated as a nature reserve, includes the 80-metre-high Strunjan cliff, the 200-metre-wide strip of sea below it and the salt pans.

The Riva Lunga, built in 1837, connects Izola and Koper and is used for leisure activities. For recreational use, it offers an unobstructed view of the sea and conveys a sense of history.

Culture and History

Izolana – House of the Sea offers a fishing simulation, interactive fish-catching activities and 360-degree videos showing Izola in the past and present. Izolana also features models of traditional boats, a restored Pasara boat, a scale model of Izola and a projection about the history of the town.

The Simonov zaliv archaeological site is protected as a cultural monument of national importance. The prehistoric hillfort in Korte, also known as Kaštelir, is the largest settlement of its kind in Slovenian Istria. From Kaštelir, views extend as far as the Sečovlje salt pans.

The traditional Refuscus Mundi festival takes place at the Manzioli Palace in Izola. At the festival, wine producers from Slovenia, Italy and Croatia present their red wines; it also includes guided wine tastings and themed workshops on the red wines of the northern Adriatic. The palace houses the Italian Self-Governing National Community, which seeks to preserve the Italian language through educational and cultural activities.

Routes and Activities

The Parenzana, the former narrow-gauge railway between Trieste and Poreč, is now a cycling and hiking trail that runs through Izola. It is rated as having a medium difficulty level of 3 out of 5 and is suitable for mountain biking because its route consists predominantly of forest paths and gravel roads.

The outdoor adventure game “Discover the forgotten secret of Izola” comprises eleven challenges that are solved with a digital companion.

Wine, Olive Oil and Events

In the area surrounding Izola, visitors can visit family farms, explore olive groves and learn about the olive oil production process. Olive oil tastings in the area surrounding Izola include several olive oils and other local specialities. Wine tastings in the area surrounding Izola include a guided tasting of several wines, often accompanied by a homemade snack. If a tasting takes place at the winemaker’s home, it may also include tours of vineyards and wine cellars.

Malvasia and Refosco are among the most characteristic grape varieties of Slovenian Istria. Pomol okusov takes place several times a year on Saturdays at the North Pier in Izola; selected stallholders offer Istrian dishes and drinks there.

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