Koper, Slovenia: everything a tourist needs to know

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

Small Slovenian Koper is very attractive for tourists - it is the busiest city in this sunny country, because it is its main port, as well as the center of the automotive industry. In addition to beaches, mild climate, it also attracts with a variety of ways to spend time, attractions of interest to the general public, and shopping opportunities. And most importantly - the traveler here at any time of the year will not be bored. However, first things first.

Koper: how to get here

Slovenia on the map is a small speck, in reality it can be crossed entirely in three hours by car. And Istria, the Slovenian coast, where the coveted Koper is located, has a coastline that does not exceed 46 km. Only 27,000 people live in the city itself.

There are many ways to get to Koper from Russia - let's take a quick look at them all:

1. Airplane. A three-hour route is known - "Moscow - Ljubljana" (100-700 euros one way). Then 130 km by car rented at the airport to Koper, or by train - in this case, you will have a 2.5-hour train tripcosting 9 euros in picturesque places. As an option - an hour and a half bus ride (11 euros) or a taxi transfer (from 120 euros). An alternative could be flights "Moscow - Pula", "Moscow - Venice".
2. Train. The most optimal is the 28-hour Moscow-Vienna route (150-200 euros). From the final destination, also by train to Ljubljana, and from there, by the methods already described in the first paragraph, to the city of Koper in Slovenia. By the way, during the summer months, the trailer car "Moscow - Koper" runs (61 hours on the way) - only Russian Railways can tell you detailed information about the relevance of the route.
3. Car. From Moscow to Kopra about 2.5 thousand km. Road travelers will have to overcome Belarus, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria in order to end up in Slovenia (you can preliminarily estimate this route on the map). Travel time is about 3 days, it is strongly influenced by the duration of the passage of the Belarusian-Polish border. With the cost of all insurances, the trip will cost 250-280 euros one way.

The seasons in Koper

It is worth noting that in the port of Koper in Slovenia, the seasons do not start on the first day, but on the 22nd. borrow:

1. Winter. The city is decorated for Christmas like a gingerbread house - from the main streets and shopping malls to kindergartens. Attracts Koper at this time and global holiday sales with discounts up to 70%. Also in winter, lovers of skiing and snowboarding get a chance to try out the nearbyfamous ski resorts in Slovenia.
2. Spring. From March to May, the temperature here rises from +12 to +21 degrees. The best time to eat local asparagus and cherries, get to know the sights. Many appreciate this time of year because Koper and Slovenia are not oversaturated with tourists in the spring.
3. Summer. The best time for a beach holiday on the shores of the Koper Gulf of the Adriatic Sea - the water temperature ranges from + 22 … + 25 degrees, air - within + 26 … + 29. At this time, a lot of music, children's, culinary festivals are held.
4. Autumn. From September to November, the temperature will drop from +22 to +13 degrees, but in the first month of autumn it is still quite possible to swim in the waters of the bay. This time is appreciated for a significant reduction in prices in hotels.

Accommodation in Koper

The city is convenient because, regardless of the place of stop, all its charms will be within walking distance from the tourist.

Apartments (Apartment & Suits Veneziana, Apartment in Koper) are available for living at a price of 50-100 euros / night for a family, hotels (Zusterna, Pristan, Koper) - about 50 euros / night, hostels (Hostel Histria Koper, Hostel Museum) - 15-30 EUR/night.

Attractions: Koper, Slovenia

So what you must see in the city itself:

1. Titov's Square bargaining: Praetorian Palace, dating back to 1254, St. Mary's Cathedral of the 12th century, cafes and art gallery Loggia, Armeria and Forestia - buildings of the 15th-16th centuries.
2. Chevlyarskaya street: "medieval" lanes, Barbabian's palace (1700).
3. Preshernova Square: 1516 Muda Gate, Da Ponte fountain with four splashing deities.
4. Piazza Carpaccio: stone house of the most famous painter, Justina's Column (1572), Venetian well, Tavern (ancient s alt store).
5. Kidricheva Street: Totto ex Gavardo Palace, Baroque Belgramono-Tazzo Palace (XVII century) - location of the Koper Museum of Local Lore.
6. Brolo Square: Former Brolo Granary (1392), St. James Church.

The surroundings of Kopra in Slovenia are also interesting:

• Castle Sotserb;
• Lippian stud farm;
• Shkotsiansky Zatok;
• Cape Debeli Rtich;
• Postojnska Pit;
• piran aquarium;
• Predjama Castle;
• Zusterna water park;
• nearby city of Isola.

Holiday in Koper

There are two city beaches in the city: the central beach and Justerna beach (1 km from Kopra). Officially, the season starts on June 15, but the beaches are open from the first.

Tourists should also visit the wonderful local holidays:

1. Carnival - a kind of Russian Maslenitsa, held at the end of February.
2. Sladkaya Istra (candy carnival) - mid-September.
3. Squid Festival - early July.
4. Yellow Night is the grandest holiday of the year, celebrated on the last weekend of July, which is dedicated to the traditions of the Slovenian people.

Sports recreation here for the most partassociated with water activities - windsurfing, kayak, jet ski, diving, etc. You can move around the city on bicycles - both ordinary and 6-seater, which are rented at special racks, which are enough in Koper. You can also find trendy bars (Snack Bar 1964, Lord Byron), nightclubs (Tivoli, Paprika), casinos.

In winter there are ski schools, fairs of related equipment - the nearest ski resorts can be found both in Slovenia (Bovec, Mariborska Pohorje, Kranjska Gora), and in Italy, Austria.

Kopra food

Tourists celebrate in Koper large portions, high quality dishes, coupled with affordable prices. So here's something to try:

• wonderful white truffles;
• risotta, pizza, pasta;
• grilled squid and swirl (deep-fried);
• Balkan cevapcici;
• pancakes with jam, chocolate, nut butter;
• tarimisu, pan kotu.

Those who want to cook their own food can look into inexpensive supermarkets Euro Spin and Lidl.

Koper in Slovenia is a small port city that combines a wide variety of types of recreation, which is why visiting it is interesting at all times of the year. The mild climate, loyal prices, and the friendliness of the local population are also favorable.