Koper

Along the Hrastovlje Heritage Path

Visit the picturesque village of Hrastovlje. Go in the 12th century church from the which is famous for its fresco of the Dance of Death. Visit the gallery of Jože Pohlen, an Istrian artist, the war equipment, weapons and old objects collected by Gorazd Pohlen. Make a stop at the Park of Indigenous Istrian Plants and Animals. Treat yourself to the authentic tastes of the green Istrian countryside.

365 Days of Sunny Events

Experience the social side of sunny Koper and its surroundings! Taste the delicacies of the local cuisine at the September Sweet Istria event and the October Days of Agriculture of Slovenian Istria. Events such as Koper in Your Hand, the Refosco Festival in Marezige, Scent of Istria in Krkavče and St Martin's Feast Koper also enthral with their gastronomic delights and local traditions. Indulge in the lively events of Magical December. 

Spending Time with Šavrinkas

Embark on the trail of the Istrian women called Šavrinke and learn about the typical homesteads of the Koper countryside. Visit the Bardinc house in Lopar and have a look at the old wine cellar with the oldest Istrian wine press. In front of the Marezige Kanava (wine cellar and sanctuary of wine), which is a tidy old stone farmhouse, grows the offspring of the oldest vine in the world from Lent in Maribor. Experience the past at the Vrešje House in Krkavče.

Deserve Your Happiness

To experience unforgettable family adventures, visit the pool complex of the Hotel Žusterna Aquapark which offers water fun on 1,200 m2 of indoor and outdoor pools filled with healthy sea and fresh water. Try your luck in 200 casino games at the Casinò Hotel Carnevale Wellness & Spa, where you can also treat yourself to relaxation with a massage or in themed saunas and massage pools. 

Climbing paradise on the Karst Edge

The Karst Edge, central Slovenian climbing area, offers more than half of the climbing routes of different difficulties in Slovenia. The most popular one among climbers is the wall in Osp, the oldest Slovenian village. You can also find a number of routes at Črni Kal and Črnotiče. In addition to climbing, you can also explore the natural and cultural characteristics of the Karst Edge on biking and hiking trails. 

With a Bike Through the Land of Refošk Wine

Explore the picturesque villages of the Land of Refošk wine, such as Marezige, Montinjan, lopar, Popetre, Boršt, Turške and St Anton by bike and enjoy the wonderful views. You can make a stop in one of the numerous wine cellars and in the autumn in an osmica inn, where you will restore your energy with some vintage wines and home-made delicacies.

In the company of birds in Škocjan Inlet Nature Reserve

Relax at the Škocjan Zatok Nature Reserve, which is only a step away from the bustle of the city. Observe numerous species of birds and other interesting animal and plant species. You can also learn about the wealth of the nature reserve while riding Camargue horses along the education trail.

The Noble Taste of Istrian Wines

Due to its sunny location and mild climate, the Primorska wine-growing region can boast excellent wines receiving the highest awards at various competitions. Visit the Land of Refošk wine, where the winemakers produce the native red wine variety – Refošk. Visit one of the largest wine cellars in Slovenia, Vinakoper, where you can see what is the largest barrel in Slovenia and one of the largest in Europe.