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Before you go
Your trip to Izola.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Izola – Obalno-kraška Destination Piran and the coast about 7 km from Koper
How to get there
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Aeroporto di Trieste (TRS) Ronchi dei Legionari (Itália) · 55 km
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Avtobusna postaja Izola 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Frequent buses link Izola with Koper, Portorož and Piran, and there are buses to Ljubljana. By car, about 7 km from Koper along the coastal road. The nearest train station is in Koper.
How many days
Half a day for the center and the harbor; a full day including the Parenzana by bike and a swim at St. Simon.
When to go
Summer is the bathing season; spring and autumn are better for cycling the Parenzana and walking along the waterfront. In August the town often has street festivals.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The center is walkable, the bay of St. Simon is a 20-minute walk along the waterfront, and buses connect Izola to the other coastal towns.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Izola
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Morning
Parenzana by bike
Rent a bike and follow the Parenzana to Portorož, passing through tunnels with views over the Gulf of Strunjan.
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Afternoon
Harbor and St. Simon
Return to Izola, stroll the fishing harbor and the town’s narrow streets, and finish the afternoon at the bay of St. Simon.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Izola worth visiting?
Yes — for the fishing port, the old streets, the bay of St. Simon and the Parenzana, which is less crowded than Piran.
Is Izola between Koper and Piran?
Yes, about 7 km from Koper and 10 km from Piran along the coastal road.
Is Izola bilingual?
Yes. Like the other coastal towns, Izola has Slovene and Italian as official languages.
Where to eat fish in Izola?
At the restaurants along the fishing port and waterfront, which serve fish and seafood from the Adriatic.