Find refreshment in Slovenian natural bathing areas

Izola’s beaches

Izola has eight beaches stretching over five kilometres. In the town itself there is a bathing area by the lighthouse. Towards Piran, Simon's Bay (Simonov zaliv) awaits you, a popular beach with an archaeological park nearby. You will also find beaches for the physically impaired and beaches suitable for dogs.

Swimming in Koper

There are two bathing areas in Koper. If you like to be in touch with the city, then it is worth visiting the City Beach (Mestno kopališče) or, as the locals call it, the Wet Cat. Fun water experiences await you at the Žusterna beach. You can also have fun in the water on the stretch of land between Koper and Izola.

Ankaran’s beaches

At the beginning of the Slovenian coast, Ankaran awaits you with its beaches and natural bathing sites.  Swim in the sea at Camp Adria. You will find beautiful beaches at Debeli Rtič. Youthful energy can be found at the Student beach (plaža Študent) with its musical entertainment, but you can also enjoy swimming at Valdoltra beach. The beach in St Bartholomew’s Bay (zaliv sv. Jerneja) is popular with those who are environmentally conscious.

Lake Bohinj

Lovers of beautiful and authentic nature; you can enjoy yourselves on the shores of Lake Bohinj, either in Fužina Bay or in Ukanc. Not only can visitors swim in the lake, but it is also popular for surfing, kayaking, and canoeing, and even fishing and diving lovers will not be disappointed. 

Lake Velenje

Another popular bathing and water activity location is Lake Velenje. Here, you can hire SUP boards and surf boards, have fun at the water park, or enjoy activities on the lake shore. Next to the lake, not far from the main beach, is a place where your pets can find some refreshment as well.

Camp Šobec

Between Bled and Lesce, you can cool off in Šobec Pond (Šobčev bajer), which is part of Camp Šobec. There is a grassy beach with shade by the pond, and children will enjoy the water park with its trampolines and water towers.

Radlje ob Dravi Water Park

If you are a fan of green natural bathing sites, then drive to the Koroška region, specifically to the Green Resort in Radlje ob Dravi, where you can swim in the first biological pool in Slovenia. And if swimming will make you want to stay, you can spend the night in beautiful glamping houses shaped like watermills.

Nadiža River

The Nadiža River is a great place to cool off. It is considered one of the warmest alpine rivers, as the water temperature rises above 20 degrees Celsius in summer. With its clear pools and well-kept bathing areas, it will draw you into the water. It is even said to have healing powers.

Krka River

You can find solace from the summer heat in the Krka River in the Dolenjska region. A popular natural bathing site is Loka near Žužemberk, where you can cool off by jumping into the river or simply lounge on the grassy beach. Food and drinks are available nearby. A pleasant bathing day by the Krka River also awaits you at the dam in Straža.

Soča River

The beautiful turquoise colour of the Soča River invites everyone to at least soak their feet in the water and the bravest to swim in it. The best known are the gravel areas between Kobarid and Tolmin. A popular spot is the confluence of the Tolminka and Soča rivers in Tolmin, where various festivals also take place. A real refreshing experience awaits the most daring in Čezsoča. Lower along the river you can swim in Kanal and Solkan, where there is also a kayak centre.   

Idrijca River

The Idrijca River with its deep pools and gorges is great to cool off in summer. You can jump into the water at Slap ob Idrijci, where the water temperature reaches over 20 degrees Celsius in summer. The bathing area is located at Bača pri Modreju. In the upper stream of the Idrijca River, where there is also a landscape park, you can cool off at the Lajšt bathing area.