Sightseeing
A bike trail along the abandoned railroad track leading all the way from Trieste in Italy via Koper, Izola, Portorose to Poreč in Croatia. It was a former train route turned into a great family biking route. A must do, at least the part from Izola towards Koper and in the other direction from Izola to Portorose.
Kolesarska pot Parenzana
11 StrunjanA bike trail along the abandoned railroad track leading all the way from Trieste in Italy via Koper, Izola, Portorose to Poreč in Croatia. It was a former train route turned into a great family biking route. A must do, at least the part from Izola towards Koper and in the other direction from Izola to Portorose.
SUP TOURS ALONG THE COAST - Visit all eight beaches on a SUP tour. Experienced paddlers can even go as far as the neighbouring town of Koper or the Strunjan Landscape Park.
You can rent a paddleboard at the TIC centre Izola every day, from 8 AM to 8 PM, throughout the summer.
Turistično združenje Izola
4 Sončno NabrežjeSUP TOURS ALONG THE COAST - Visit all eight beaches on a SUP tour. Experienced paddlers can even go as far as the neighbouring town of Koper or the Strunjan Landscape Park.
You can rent a paddleboard at the TIC centre Izola every day, from 8 AM to 8 PM, throughout the summer.
BOAT RENTALS - There is nothing better than exploring the coast with a boat and enjoying a carefree summer moment out on the sea. If you carry a boating license, you can rent a vessel in the marina.
Marina v Izoli
4a Tomažičeva ulicaBOAT RENTALS - There is nothing better than exploring the coast with a boat and enjoying a carefree summer moment out on the sea. If you carry a boating license, you can rent a vessel in the marina.
A BOAT RIDE TO THE SALT PANS - Board the Solinarka ship in the harbour of Izola to visit the salt pans of Sečovlje. As an area rich in biodiversity, the salt pans are a uniquely important natural environment, inhabited by highly interesting plant and animal species. Our ancestors, the salt pan workers, farmers and fishermen, left us a rich cultural and natural heritage. The boat ride will also take you to the neighbouring medieval town of Piran that will charm you with its lively cultural scene.
The Solinarka ship sails every day throughout the summer, upon prior reservation. Call +386 (0)31 653 682 for reservations.
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Soline pridelava soli d.o.o.
115 ParecagA BOAT RIDE TO THE SALT PANS - Board the Solinarka ship in the harbour of Izola to visit the salt pans of Sečovlje. As an area rich in biodiversity, the salt pans are a uniquely important natural environment, inhabited by highly interesting plant and animal species. Our ancestors, the salt pan workers, farmers and fishermen, left us a rich cultural and natural heritage. The boat ride will also take you to the neighbouring medieval town of Piran that will charm you with its lively cultural scene.
The Solinarka ship sails every day throughout the summer, upon prior reservation. Call +386 (0)31 653 682 for reservations.
Food scene
Hangar
10a Tomažičeva ulicaA great bar in Izola with live music, comedy etc.
This is a great restaurant n the ground floor of the apartment building, good local food, pizza, pasta etc.
Gostilna Pizzerija Manjada... pu naše
25d Morova ulicaThis is a great restaurant n the ground floor of the apartment building, good local food, pizza, pasta etc.
Across the street from the apartment building you have this restaurant well known for excellent sea food. A must try when in this area, you won't be dissapointed.
Gostilna Sonja
4 Morova ulicaAcross the street from the apartment building you have this restaurant well known for excellent sea food. A must try when in this area, you won't be dissapointed.
At the top of the cliff overlooking Simon's Bay in the direction of Portorose, there is hotel Belvedere which is a great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner or any time in between. Great outdoor terrace with amazing views of the sea with sights stretching to Italy
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Restavracija Kamin
1a DobravaAt the top of the cliff overlooking Simon's Bay in the direction of Portorose, there is hotel Belvedere which is a great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner or any time in between. Great outdoor terrace with amazing views of the sea with sights stretching to Italy
Authentic, homey Istrian gastronomy, especially known for fresh seafood, olive oil and top-quality wine. Located in the idyllic village Korte above Izola.
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Gostilna Korte
44 KorteAuthentic, homey Istrian gastronomy, especially known for fresh seafood, olive oil and top-quality wine. Located in the idyllic village Korte above Izola.
A place for meet lovers. Under the leafy canopy of chestnut trees, visitors will be met by the warm seaside hospitality of Doro’s staff throughout the year. Here, at Doro’s, the hosts want their guests to just relax and enjoy a sip of excellent wine and selected house specialties. The meat is cooked over a carefully prepared grill, using only a specially selected sweet charcoal. Grilling over this charcoal gives the dishes a unique aroma and an exceptional flavour.
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Gostilna Doro
3 Trg padlih za svobodoA place for meet lovers. Under the leafy canopy of chestnut trees, visitors will be met by the warm seaside hospitality of Doro’s staff throughout the year. Here, at Doro’s, the hosts want their guests to just relax and enjoy a sip of excellent wine and selected house specialties. The meat is cooked over a carefully prepared grill, using only a specially selected sweet charcoal. Grilling over this charcoal gives the dishes a unique aroma and an exceptional flavour.
Pizzerija Fuoriseria
28d ŠaredExcellent Napolitano style pizza.
Bandima
42 Jadranska cestaGood food for different tastes.
Beaches
Nice secluded "wild" beach which takes a bit of effort to get to, but is ussualy therefore less crowded
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Bele Skale beach
5 DobravaNice secluded "wild" beach which takes a bit of effort to get to, but is ussualy therefore less crowded
Plaža Simonov zaliv
This is the Simon's Bay beach, closest to the apartment, 500m walk.
Izolska plaža
A nice beach at the end of the near town of Izola with children's playground-
beach Delfin
14 Tomažičeva ulicaBetween Simon's bay and Izola, just before the marina, there is a beach Delfin