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Ankaran

A green and healthy starting point to explore Slovenian Istria. 

Ankaran is famed for its pleasant climate. Boasting one of the largest RV camps in Slovenia, Ankaran is a town that brushes against the Debeli Rtič Landscape Park.

Many describe Debeli Rtič as a beautiful beach, others say it is a wonderful area in which to take walks, while scuba divers regard it as a colourful treasure trove of nature.

Prof. Lovrenc Lipej, PhD, research counsellor at Marine Biology Station Piran, Amfora, Vol. II, No. IX, 2016

Get to know Ankaran’s greatest sights of interest

Slovenia is replete with surprising natural and cultural riches. Would you like to know what the must-sees in Ankaran are?

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Memorable experiences in Ankaran

Explore Ankaran and its surroundings by rambling among the olive groves and vineyards, and along the coastline. Breathe in the relaxing scents of the sea and pine trees.

Discovering Debeli Rtič

Take a stroll amid olive groves and vineyards, and descend from the top of the Ankaran peninsula to reach the cliff that slopes steeply into the sea. The height of the cliff walls ranges from 12 to 21 metres. The cliff is overgrown by numerous indigenous plants, while the stony sea bed is home to plenty of life, which thrives there because the sea is shallow and provides good light.

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Beach for all tastes

True summer begins at the beach, by the sea. Ankaran and the surrounding area encompass a number of well-tended beaches suitable for visitors who would like authentic contact with the natural beauty of the seaside and those who prefer cosmopolitan comforts. All beaches are accessible by a free summer bus.

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Golden Olive Branch Festival

Come to the Golden Olive Branch Festival and sample premium olive oil made by local producers, and taste various gastronomic delights in the form of traditional Istrian dishes featuring olive oil. The event is made even livelier by evening concerts and other accompanying programmes, while the fair lets visitors purchase and take home a little part of the noble treasures hailing from the vast olive groves from Ankaran’s vicinity and the rest of Istria.

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Green facts

Slovenia is writing its green story. Feel it at every turn.

A special type of meadow developed on the silty, moist and salty ground of St Nicholas in Ankaran, which is the perfect ground for the seaside rush as well as many other interesting plants.

The natural monument of Debeli Rtič is one of the few areas on the Slovenian coast where pristine nature meets remarkable biodiversity.

At the coast by St Katarina there lies the only shell dune in Slovenia, featuring 234 species of snails from the Gulf of Trieste, and at least 30 species of birds.

Ankaran offers several well-tended beaches, which are accessible during the summer with a free connecting bus.

Scampi alla busara

The cuisine of Ankaran is very diverse owing to the several cultures that meet in an area of merely 8 square kilometres. Due to the immediate surroundings and the vicinity of the sea, dishes connected with the Mediterranean prevail. A number of fish and seafood dishes are popular. One of the delicious dishes that are also available at certain local restaurants is scampi in tomato, garlic and wine sauce, also known as scampi alla busara.

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Open the gate to Slovenian Istria

Come to Ankaran to relax and revitalise your soul. Take a deep breath and inhale the delicate scents of the sea and Mediterranean macchia. Appreciate the beauty of the dramatic cliff separating vineyards from the sea on the Debeli Rtič peninsula.

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Experience a pleasant getaway and have some rest

Would you like to stay a little longer and see and experience as much as possible? Then select suitable accommodation that is ideal for you in the nearby area.

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Near-by destinations

Set out to a ramble around Slovenian Istria. Only 7 kilometres away is Koper, one of the oldest Slovenian towns, with a stunning old city centre and rich architectural heritage. Continue towards Izola, a lively town that has preserved its tradition of fishing and wine and oil production. Izola is only 17 km away from Ankaran. A further 8 kilometres away lies the coastal pearl of Piran, which is regarded as one of the most beautiful medieval towns along the Adriatic coast, and which grew on salt. If you decide to take a trip to inland Slovenia, we suggest visiting Lipica with its beautiful Lipizzaner horses, which are only a 42-kilometre drive away. Other treasures of the Karst world are waiting to be discovered as well.  

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Ankaran in greater detail

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