14. 7. 2025
Choose your story. Feel Istria.
Istria is inviting in every season. If you're looking for ideas on how to spend a day (or several) in Slovenian Istria, you're in the right place. We've selected TOP experiences we recommend to anyone seeking more than a classic vacation. If you're after something authentic, active, tasty, or just a bit different, read on and book your top experience now!
Nature & Outdoor Activities
For those who find peace in movement, love breathtaking views and seek a sense of freedom... Slovenian Istria offers all that and more – from SUP and cycling to hikes with sea views. Lose yourself among green hills or embark on a sea adventure!
Explore Strunjan with an App
Discover the natural highlights and stories of Strunjan with an app that guides you through the landscape park in an interactive and playful way. Perfect for anyone looking to combine learning, movement, and stunning views.
Discover the Stories of Strunjan
E-biking Through the Countryside
How to reach the tucked-away villages full of hidden corners and incredible views? On an e-bike that effortlessly takes you through picturesque villages, vineyards, and olive groves with sea vistas. Istrian nature sets the scene, local guides provide the stories.
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SUP to Moon Bay
Strunjan Landscape Park hides stunning cliffs best admired from the sea. Rent a SUP board and paddle along the coast, past cliffs, to a hidden turquoise bay. An experience that blends movement, calm, and unforgettable views.
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Culture & Heritage
Slovenian Istria holds many stories. Discover them through interactive tours, with local guides or while wandering the historic town centers. Dive into Istria's rich history and heritage in a fresh, engaging, and accessible way.
Treasure Hunts & Themed Walks
Gamified tours reveal a different side of Koper, Izola, Piran, and Ankaran. These experiences suit families, curious explorers, and puzzle lovers.
The Hunt for Justice (Koper) – An exciting treasure hunt that leads you through the old town. Hints await on nearly every street. As you solve the "crime," you'll learn about Koper's history.
The Forgotten Secret of Izola – An interactive adventure where you uncover Izola's long-lost secret. The game takes you through the fishing town's streets with fun challenges.
Piran Walking Tour – A picturesque walk through one of the Adriatic's most photogenic towns, full of stories of history, art, and architecture. Includes a tasting.
Ankaria’s Time Machine – Discover Ankaran's past through interactive guides and fun challenges – a playful, family-friendly experience.
With a Local Through Izola’s Countryside
Explore the Istrian countryside through the eyes of locals – with stories, visits to small producers, and views that will leave you speechless. Learn how village life evolves yet still keeps the warmth of community, traditions, and a close bond with nature. Expect homemade delights and stories you won't forget.
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Art & Secrets of Piran
Piran is like an open-air museum – every step reveals a new story, view, or detail. A guided tour shows you the town's rich cultural heritage and hidden corners. Discover notable personalities, unique architecture, and artistic traces that shaped Piran.
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Flavors of Istria
Authentic flavors, local stories, and great company. Culinary experiences in Slovenian Istria bring together tradition, creativity, and a passion for food in moments you'll want to repeat.
Don't miss foodie events like the Olive Oil and Chard Festival, Orange Wine Festival, Pier of tastes, Altroke Istra, and the Wine & Garlic Festival.
Truffle Hunting & Tasting
Try a real truffle hunt in the Istrian countryside. Join truffle hunters and their dogs in search of these prized delicacies. End your experience with a gourmet tasting.
Vintage Culinary Experience
Take a nostalgic ride in a vintage car to Slovenia's largest family-run olive mill. Mix your own olive oil, taste traditional dishes, and explore the olive tree's many uses in cooking, cosmetics, and industry. A heartfelt experience blending heritage, innovation, and great food.
Wine Fountain Marezige
Taste local wines at Slovenia’s first self-service wine fountain with panoramic views. Six local varieties await above the vineyards – with Istrian Malvasia and Refosco as highlights. Enjoy your glass while soaking in views of Koper Bay.
Unique Experiences
For those craving indulgence, exclusivity, and a one-of-a-kind bond with nature. These three experiences are anything but ordinary – perfect for creating lasting memories.
Thalasso SPA Lepa Vida
In the middle of the Sečovlje Salt Pans, where blue skies meet white salt fields, discover an open-air sea wellness oasis. Relax in saltwater pools, mud baths, and healing salt treatments – a traditional art of thalassotherapy built on the power of minerals and the sea. Both luxurious and natural, it’s perfect for those seeking balance and renewal. Open June to September.
Unforgettable Day at Fonda Fish Garden
Take a boat to a one-of-a-kind fish farm in the Piran Bay. Learn about sustainable seabass farming, visit the mussel beds, then enjoy tastings under pine trees – Fonda’s seabass (raw and smoked), fleur de sel, local olive oil, and a glass of Malvasia.
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Sunset Sailing
Set sail to Strunjan Landscape Park and swim in a turquoise bay. As golden hour arrives, enjoy a magical sunset and the scent of the grill as dinner is served on board – local, seasonal delights including appetizers, a meat main course, water, coffee, and snacks.
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