# Koper

Koper (Italian: Capodistria) is Slovenia's only commercial port and one of its oldest towns with a very rich history.

## Understand

Koper, the oldest town in Slovenia, developed on a rocky island with the Roman name Capris. Out of the three Slovenian coast cities (Koper, Izola, Piran), Koper has experienced the most numerous layout modifications. The reasons for that also need to be sought in the changes of various reigns and states, all of which marked the city with their specific traits and names. Koper was called Capris in Roman times, in the times of the pope Gregory I (599) Insula Capraria (“goat island”), Iustinopolis under the Byzantine Empire (between mid 6th and 8th centuries) and Caput Histriae (‘head of Istria’) by the Aquileia Patriarchs. The Venetians rendered that name into the Italian form, Capodistria. The Slovenian equivalent of the name is Koper.
The longest reign over the city was that of the Venetian Republic (1279-1797), when Koper experienced economic (trade, salt production) and cultural prosperity (painting, music). The Venetian period is still echoed by the city architecture; despite numerous modern interventions, it has preserved its medieval character, with the city of Koper being a member of the European Association of Medieval Cities. In the Middle Ages, Koper was an island surrounded by walls and connected with the mainland with a wood bridge in the direction of Škocjan. It was protected by a mighty fortress – Lion Castle, and surrounded by vast saltpans. Koper’s importance began to diminish in the 18th century, when Trieste was proclaimed a free port, which ended with the downfall of the Venetian Republic.
In the period from the 19th century to the First World War (i.e. from the Napoleonic Empire 1806-1813 to the Hapsburg Monarchy 1813-1918), Koper experienced numerous changes in the economic and social development. This period was marked by the reduction of the saltpans, which were entirely abandoned in 1912, and the changing layout of the city, which began to lose its island character. In 1825, a second road connection with the mainland was constructed (Semedela Road) followed by the coastal road in the middle 19th century, a sea connection with Trieste-Poreč and the railway connection Trieste-Poreč in 1902.
Under the Italian Empire, Koper entirely lost its island character by means of the draining of the deserted saltpans.
The time after the Second World War brought further changes. Until the final determination of the border with Italy through the signing of the London Memorandum in 1954, when it became part of former Yugoslavia, Koper was part of Zone B administered by the Yugoslav national Army, first belonging to the Julian March and from September 1947 to the neutral state called the Free Trieste Territory (FTT). As part of Yugoslavia, Koper experienced profound changes in its national structure. This also brought about new architectural interventions both in the city centre and its surroundings, especially in terms of huge development with the construction of the port.
Today, Koper is both a commercial and tourist city, continuing to develop its offer in terms of seaside resorts, nautical tourism, sports and shopping. It has also become a University City.

### Tourist information

* 45.54796313.7295571 Turistično-informacijski center (Tourist Information Centre - Praetorian Palace), Titov trg 3, tic@visitkoper.si. (updated Sep 2023)

## Get in
### By plane

The nearest airport is in Trieste (TRS - 64 km), with Pula (PUY - 102 km), Ljubljana (LJU - 124 km), and Venice airports (VCE, TSF - about 174 km) as options. A company named GoOpti provides a shared shuttle transfer from Venice and Ljubljana (and their airports) with dynamic pricing based on time of booking, typically between €25-50. The Trieste airport is not close to Trieste, but there are frequent train connections between them. Flixbus also provides scheduled service from Venice airport.
* GoOpti. Shared airport shuttle service to Koper. (updated Feb 2019)
* FlixBus. Scheduled bus services from some airports to Koper. (updated Feb 2019)
* 45.827513.4722221 Trieste Airport (Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport). TRS - 64 km from Koper. (updated Feb 2019)
* 44.89361113.9222222 Pula Airport, ☏ +385 52 550 926. PUY - 102 km from Koper (with border checks). (updated Feb 2019)
* 46.22444414.4561113 Ljubljana Airport (Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport). LJU - 124 km from Koper. (updated Feb 2019)
* 45.65083312.1977784 Treviso Airport. TSF - 174 km from Koper. (updated Feb 2019)
* 45.50527812.3519445 Venice Airport (Venice Marco Polo Airport). VCE - 176 km from Koper. (updated Feb 2019)

### By car

Koper has easy highway connections from Ljubljana and Trieste. There are no regular border immigration checks between Slovenia, Croatia and Italy, Croatia became a member of the Schengen agreement in January 2023.
Beware of the need for a Vinjeta (highway toll sticker) before driving on Slovenian highways! There is a fuel station immediately at the border where you can purchase one. Controllers are often stationed exactly after that station to issue heavy fines to violators.
Parking rules are enforced in the city, but some public lots are free on weekends and after-hours. If you get a traffic fine and do not have a European bank account to pay it, any Slovenian post office can make the money transfer for you for a very small fee.

### By rideshare

A locally-created website and app named Prevoz$^{[deadlink]}$ is the most widely used ride sharing site within Slovenia. The typical fare to Ljubljana is €5 from the 45.54547313.7267386 Tržnica / Oly Burger bus stop in the center. This is often the fastest and least expensive way to travel to Koper from other parts of Slovenia.
* 45.54547313.7267387 Prevoz. Ride sharing stop in Koper. €5 to Ljubljana. (updated Feb 2019)

### By bus
#### From Trieste

The direct bus services to Trieste operate between 3 and 6 times a day, costing about €3-5 depending on the bus company. As of November 2019, the fixed price on Arriva is €3.30. The drivers can sell tickets on the bus but sometimes prefer if you pre-purchase it in the station. The journey takes between 20 and 40 minutes.
The very cheapest way to get between Koper and Trieste is to take an inter-urban bus to Škofije at the Slovene border (€0.80), walk ten minutes on a path under the highway to Bricocenter in Muggia, and take Trieste city bus no. 20$^{[deadlink]}$ to the centre (€1.30). Use of Google Maps is recommended to follow your drive for the first time, and the Slovene buses are infrequent. Trieste city buses do not sell tickets on the bus, but they can be purchased with the nationwide Italian "MyCicero$^{[deadlink]}$" app (Android/Apple), or at locations in Trieste. Make sure your ticket is validated/stamped after boarding.

#### By intercity bus

There are different stops:
* 45.53847713.7377898 Koper bus station. Flixbus operates here from/to Sarajevo.
* 45.54403813.7303659 Banka Koper used for some inter-urban services and GoOpti airport shuttles. Flixbus operates here from/to Pula.
* 45.54547313.72673810 Tržnica / Oly Burger.
Koper has bus connections with Ljubljana, Trieste, other Slovenian seaside towns, and Croatia. There are three scheduled inter-city bus companies: FlixBus and Črnja tours provide frequent international service, and Arriva$^{[deadlink]}$ white/blue buses provide domestic bus service along the Slovene coast with some international routes$^{[deadlink]}$ including Trieste. Nomago sometimes provides some regional inter-city services.
See the warning under 'Taxi' about drivers overcharging at the bus/train station.
* FlixBus. (updated Feb 2019)
* Črnja tours, ☏ +385 52812820, info@crnja-tours.hr. (updated Feb 2019)
* Arriva (inter-city). (updated Feb 2019)
* Arriva (local bus). (updated Sep 2023)
* Nomago, ☏ +386 1 431 77 00. (updated Feb 2019)
* Ljubljana Bus Station, narocanje@ap-ljubljana.si. (updated Feb 2019)

#### By suburban bus

The local city administration (in Slovenian) maintains a list of timetables and a map of the suburban bus lines to nearby villages in the Koper district up to the Italian border. These routes should cost €0.80 per ride.
There are also hourly buses from Ljubljana listed at the Ljubljana bus station with many stops on the way.

### By train

The national railway company Slovenske železnice$^{[deadlink]}$ operates 5-6 daily trains from Ljubljana (2 h) and Maribor (4½ h). 45.5393213.73814811 Koper railway station (Železniška postaja Koper) is close to the bus station and is about 1 km south the Muda Gate to the old city. There is no longer any direct train service to Trieste, but trains run a lazy route to Ljubljana a few times per day. See Slovenian Railways$^{[deadlink]}$. Sometimes, the train station sells discount tickets in person to cities as far away as Vienna and Munich at prices not available online (around €30).
See the warning under 'Taxi' about drivers overcharging at the bus/train station.

### By Taxi

In general, Slovene taxis are less expensive than Italian taxis. They are permitted to pick you up (or drop you off) in Trieste if you order them (about €20-25). Cammeo has a nice English-language app which helps with language barriers. Pick-ups from Trieste might need to be requested over the phone.
Beware of taxis waiting at the bus/train station. The usual price within Koper is about €3, but the taxi drivers waiting at the station sometimes attempt to charge more than twice that even if you speak Slovene. If you have too much luggage to walk, call a local taxi to get a fair price.
* Cammeo, ☏ +386 5 777 1212. Cammeo taxis in Koper, Slovenia. €1 per km. (updated Feb 2019)
* Taxi Drift, ☏ +386 70 667 100, taxidriftooo@gmail.com. Taxi Drift in Koper, Slovenia. (updated Aug 2020)
* Taxi Laguna, ☏ +386 31 492 229, toll-free: 080 12 33 (domestic), taxi.laguna@siol.net. Taxi Laguna in Slovenia. (updated Aug 2020)

## Get around
### On foot

Koper's Old City can easily be covered on foot.

### By bus

There are a number local buses that can take you from the main bus station to the old city centre or the newer urban and industrial area.
Local city bus services$^{[deadlink]}$ are provided by red Arriva buses and cost €0.80 paid by bus cards available at the tourist office and a kiosk at the main bus station. It is not possible to buy tickets on the buses in Koper with cash, tickets can be paid with Visa and MasterCard credit cards. Other buses are available to surrounding areas (see Get In).

### By taxi

Taxis within the Koper district typically cost a flat €3. See listings above.

### By bicycle

The slovenian coast has an excellent network of bicycle roads. Bicycles can be rented in a few places in Koper :
* The tourist office on Tito square has 2 bikes
* Izposoja Koles, Kidričeva ulica 45. 08:00-20:00. Has a lot of different types of bikes. Helmets included in rental. Very helpful owner. Regular bikes for €15 a day and e-bikes for €25 a day. (updated Jun 2021)

## Talk

Slovenian and Italian are the official languages of the city, spoken by everyone. In addition to these two, Croatian/Bosnian/Serbian is widely understood. English is also spoken by the majority of the people.

## See

Koper old town
Koper's main sight of interest is the Venetian-era old city, of which the main structures and squares have been fully renovated and restored. The main square (Tito square) is one of the nicest Venetian type squares in the Mediterranean.
The centre of the old city is Tito Square (Titov trg), an austere piazza surrounded by The Praetorian Palace, Loggia, Cathedral of the Assumption, Campanile, Foresteria and Armeria. From here, the cobbled Čevljarska ulica leads south to the Prešeren square with the De Ponte fountain and the old town entrance Muda gate, Kidričeva ulica leads west to the Marina, the old salt warehouse named Taverna and the Carpaccio square.
* Pretorian Palace, Titov trg 3. Dating back to the 15th century and the only fully restored building in the plaza, this is Koper's symbol and it now houses the tourist office which offers guided tours of the Palace, including the city council meeting chamber and weddings room (updated Sep 2023)
* Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Stolna cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), Izolska vrata 24 (by Titov trg). The largest Cathedral in Slovenia containing famous paintings from Vittore Carpaccio, a renowned Venetian painter. Fully renovated, with much sacral heritage indoors. (updated Sep 2023)
* 45.54816513.7298341 Bell Tower (City Tower) (Zvonik (Mestni stolp)), Titov trg (Tito Square, attached to cathedral.). Climb the bell tower for great views of the city and surroundings. Contains the oldest working bell in Slovenia. Adults: €5 Students & Seniors €4 Tickets from Tourist Information.. (updated Sep 2023)
* Armoury and Foresteria Palace (Armerija in Foresterija), Titov trg. Armeria is the former municipal armoury. The Foresteria, formerly known as Albergo nuovo, was used as reception and accommodation facilities for podesta’s (mayor's) guests. They were originally two separate buildings. (updated Sep 2023)
* Loggia Palace (Loža) (Located opposite the Praetorian Palace). It was used as a debate club for all the townsmen, with their discussions considered by the city council as well. (updated Sep 2023)
* 45.54792913.7255422 Taverna Koper / St Mark’s storage, Pristaniška ulica 1. Ex salt storage, nowadays is the location of the most interesting event & music venue in Koper (updated Sep 2023)
* 45.54790213.7259673 Carpaccio House, Carpacciov trg. 14th century house thought to be the home of the eminent Venetian painter Vittore Carpaccio. (updated Sep 2023)
* 45.54553913.729834 Da Ponte Fountain (Vodnjak Da Ponte), Prešeren Square. The biggest city fountain is a reproduction of the Rialto Bridge in Venice. It was commissioned in 1666 by podesta Lorenzo da Ponte. (updated Sep 2023)
* 45.54483513.730035 Muda Gate (Vrata Muda). The Renaissance style Muda Gate remains the only preserved city gate out of the former twelve. (updated Sep 2023)
* 45.54793913.7314526 Fontico, Brolo Square. 14th century Venetian style building was used as a warehouse for the grain given to the townsmen in times of bad harvest or war. (updated Sep 2023)
* 45.54855313.728027 Koper Regional Museum, Kidričeva ulica 19. 09:00-17:00 Tu-Sa; closed Su & M. (updated Sep 2023)
Koper Hinterland
* Church of the Holy Trinity, Hrastovlje The church boasts beautiful frescoes, an extraordinary achievement of Medieval iconography. The most famous is the depiction of the Dance of Death.
* Defence tower, Podpeč This 11th century, 17 m (56 ft) defence tower is a popular tourist sight and one of the most enchanting beauty spots in Slovenian Istria.
* Škocjanski zatok Nature Reserve Stretching out over 122 ha, this is the largest brackish wetland in Slovenia. The area is home to countless birds and other animal species, such as Istrian cattle (boškarin) and Camargue horses.
* Church of St. Roch and St. Sebastian, Boršt According to some sources, the church dates back to the 13th century. It is decorated with fragments of Medieval frescoes and inscriptions in the Glagolitic alphabet.
* The Benko house, Črni Kal The Benko house is believed to be the oldest farmer’s house in Slovenia. It was built in 1489 by the masters Andrej and Benko of Sočerga.
* Coat-of-arms of the De’Cani family, Dekani The name Dekani is linked to the noble Cani family, also known as De’Cani, which originates from the town of Sulmone in Abruzzi, Italy. According to some sources, the De’Cani family owned the village as long ago as the 15th century, as there is a coat-of-arms of the Cani family with the date 1479 on the building at no. 185.
* Church of St. Nicholas, Gračišče Next to this late 18th century church, there is a 26 m (85 ft) white stone bell tower with a built-in stone plaque bearing an inscription in the Cyrillic and Glagolitic alphabet that reads: “I call the living, I mourn the dead.”
* Village architecture, Abitanti The fascinating architectural features of the protected buildings in Abitanti testify to the fact that this was once a very rich village.
* Church of St. Michael, Tinjan Positioned on the edge of the village, the church building has a Baroque front; the entrance is through the large bell tower. The stone plaque built into the portal shows Christ on the Cross and the date 1704.
* The Krkavče Stone, Krkavče Believed by some to be 3000 years old, the stone is the oldest sight in the village. It is 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall; on two sides, it features a carved image of what is probably a pagan deity.
* The Dragonja valley At 29 km long, the Dragonja is the longest river in Slovenian Istria. The river valley is well known for its diversity of plant and animal life. Today, it is a nature park popular with hikers, cyclists and nature enthusiasts.
* Marežganska Kanava, Marezige A beautifully preserved stone farmer's house and the main venue of the Refosco Festival and St. Martin's Day celebrations. There are three vines growing outside Kanava: Refosco, Malvasia and Žametovka, a descendant of the world’s oldest vine in Lent, Maribor.
* The Bardinc House, Lopar The building houses a local ethnology and history exhibition with a preserved farmer’s kitchen, fireplace and wine cellar.
* Rock shelters (“The Ears of Istria”) and natural bridge, Sočerga Above Sočerga, nature has carved out some beautiful rock shelters, also known as “The Ears of Istria”. The panoramic trail leads past three 17 m (56 ft) rock shelters to a natural bridge with a 6 m (20 ft) stone arch.
* Slavnik, Podgorje 1,028 m (3,373 ft) high, the hill of Slavnik is situated near the village of Podgorje. The summit of Slavnik offers beautiful views, with the Adriatic Sea, Italian Dolomites, Carnic and Julian Alps, Karavanks and even the Kamnik–Savinja Alps visible in clear weather.
* Strmec Castle, Socerb The Strmec Castle sits on top of a 440 m (1,440 ft) Karst cliff above the village. It was built in the 13th century on the foundations of an Illyrian settlement. Today, the castle is one of the most magnificent beauty spots in Slovenian Istria.
* Sacred Cave, Socerb According to a legend, the Sveta jama or Sacred Cave was the dwelling of St. Servulus, a Trieste martyr and saint who lived in the 3rd century. The front part of the cave with a natural stone altar still houses a church today – the only underground church in Slovenia.
* Church of the Immaculate Mother of God, village square and stone window, Šmarje The church was built in the village square in the 11th century. It was expanded and renovated in the 13th century. There is a bell tower next to the church with a built-in 9th-century stone window, the remnant of an older church that once stood in the same spot.
* The Supot waterfall and views The 10 m (33 ft) waterfall is at its fullest in the rainy season. The macadam road towards the Dragonja also leads past a smaer waterfall with a beautiful pool. Waterfall Supot, Pomjan
* Mediterranean herb garden, Manžan The Mediterranean herb garden at the Butul farm in Manžan is a unique experience. Walking through the garden is educational and relaxing at the same time. Cooking and herbal workshops can be organised by agreement.

## Do

There is a public beach in the sea just west of the marina.
Football: FC Koper play soccer in PrvaLiga, the top tier. Their home ground is Bonifika (capacity 4000), 500 m south of town centre.
Bonifika sports complex also has basketball, a running track and tennis courts.
Near the industrial area of the Port of Koper (very close to the city centre), there is a natural park called Škocjanki zatok, which is a perfect place for enjoying the flora and fauna of this natural resort.
The path along the shore to Izola and Piran lends itself very well to skating, cycling or just going for a walk and enjoying the view over the water.
Rent a bike, ride to Piran and back. It can be done in one day.

## Buy

There are several shopping centres, for example: Planet Tuš Shopping Centre $^{[deadlink]}$, Mercator, Supernova $^{[deadlink]}$ and SPAR. There is also a big department store called Zeleni park where you will also find OVS store. In the city centre there are numerous offers.
* 45.53599613.7321451 Agraria Koper, Ulica 15. maja 17, ☏ +386 5 663 07 00, info@kz-agraria.si. M-F 07:30 - 20:00; Sa 07:30-18:00; Su 08:00-13:00. Agraria Koper is a farmer's co-op supermarket selling high-quality products from local and regional producers. Produce, meats, honey, pastas, wine, and more. Something between a farmer's market and Whole Foods. It's definitely worth a visit if you want to cook yourself or bring some special treats home. There is also a much smaller location closer to the centre. (updated Aug 2020)

## Eat

Koper has many taverns and restaurants, snack bars and local smaller taverns offering local food and wine, pizzerias, traditional Osmicas (farmers offering home made food and wine), sweetshops and tourist farms with traditional home made Istrian food.
When in Koper, do not leave without trying some typical Istrian goodies and other typical Istrian products. Also, you should definitely try some local olive oil from local oil providers. Istrian olive oil is reputed to have many positive effects on the body.

### Budget

* 45.54801213.7260121 Fritolin, Pristaniška ulica 2 (next to the marina), ☏ +386 70 256 156. 09:30-22:00. Inexpensive seafood restaurant serving mostly take-away with some outdoor seating. Fresh catch delivered daily from local fisherman and each item is served until sold-out for the day! Great calamari. €4-7 (Aug 2020). (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.54838713.7289212 Anacur Döner Kebab, Kidričeva ulica 8, ☏ +386 51 715 683. M-Sa 09:00-21:00, closed Sunday. Typical Turkish restaurant locally known for the cheapest fresh pizza in town. Great for students and backpackers. €1.20 (Aug 2020). (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.54634613.7288253 Azure Koper, Župančičeva ulica 39. (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.54465913.7277374 Casa de Rin, Pristaniška ulica 6. (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.54674713.7253555 Mr. Milord, Pristaniška ulica 3. Pancakes (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.546313.7282526 Avokado, Gortanov trg 4, ☏ +386 51 486 704. 08:00-17:00; closed weekends. Vegan & Vegetarian food. Takeaway with tables outside & across road. (updated Oct 2023)

### Mid-range

* 45.54556713.7288747 Istrska klet Slavček (Slavček Istrian Cellar), Župančičeva ulica 39, ☏ +386 5 627 67 29. Su-F 07:00-22:00, closed Saturday. Small locally-owned restaurant serving regional home-style food and wines with indoor and outdoor seating. Good quality at moderate prices. Vojko, the owner, is quite friendly. (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.54801213.7260128 Miramar Bar and Bistro, Carpacciov trg 4 (in Carpaccio Square by Taverna), ☏ +386 40 977 150. Tu-Su 12:30-22:00, closed Mondays. Bar and restaurant serving fresh local seafood plates, wines, and cheeses. Mostly outdoor seating. (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.5454113.7266099 Oly Burger, Piranska cesta 1, ☏ +386 30 640 168. Su-Th 12:00-02:00; F Sa 12:00-04:00. The infamous Oly Burger is usually the last place open in town to get a drink (... also to-go). The food is OK but a little pricey. Bar stool seating. (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.53176713.73730410 Gostilna Miranda, Vanganelska cesta 7A. (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.52797513.73892911 Emonec brewery and restaurant, Vanganelska cesta 20. (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.54616413.72826912 Pri Tinetu Inn, Gortanov trg 14. (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.54367213.72740313 Urban Piqniq, Cesta Zore Perello - Godina 3. (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.54467613.74358814 Na stopničah, Gortanov trg 12. (updated Feb 2023)

#### International

* 45.54611213.70905515 Pizza 33, Istrska cesta 67 (near Žusterna beach), ☏ +386 31 33-33-96. 10:00-23:00 (00:00 on Friday and Saturday). Largest local pizzeria. Large selection. Fast delivery available. (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.52999813.73774716 Chinese restaurant Chang, Cesta Marežganskega upora 13. (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.54471713.74358317 Chinese restaurant Cesarska hiša, Ankaranska cesta 5b. (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.54537913.7280618 Tajska restavracija Chada (Chada Thai cuisine), Pristaniška ulica 35. (updated Feb 2023)

#### Hotel restaurants

* Restaurant Pristan, Ferrarska 30. (updated Feb 2023)
* $^{[deadlink]}$ Hotel Bio Restaurant Vodišek, Vanganelska cesta 2. (updated Feb 2023)

#### Outside of town

* Gostilna-Trattoria Turk (Turk Inn), Cesta med vinogradi 34. (updated Feb 2023)
* Gostilna Švab (Švab Tavern), Hrastovlje 53, 6275 Črni Kal. (updated Aug 2015)
* Majda Tavern, Osp 88, 6275 Črni Kal. (updated Feb 2023)
* Gostilna Norma (Norma Tavern), Dekani 34A, 6271 Dekani. (updated Feb 2023)
* Gostilna "Cah" (Cah Tavern), Rižana 22, 6271 Dekani. (updated Feb 2023)
* Brič restaurant and enotheque, Dekani 3B, 6271 Dekani. (updated Aug 2015)
* Na Brdi Tavern, Dekani 53, 6271 Dekani. (updated Aug 2015)
* Mohoreč Tavern, Kubed 66A, 6272 Gračišče, Kubed 66A. (updated Aug 2015)
* Jakomin Tavern, Kubed 3, 6272 Gračišče. (updated Aug 2015)
* Sočerga Tavern, Sočerga 1, 6272 Gračišče. (updated Aug 2015)
* Domačija Ražman, Gračišče 1, 6272 Gračišče. (updated Aug 2015)
* $^{[deadlink]}$ Tavern Oljka, Vanganel 40. (updated Aug 2015)
* Konoba Moja, Loka 54, 6275 Črni Kal. (updated Aug 2015)
* Socerb castle Restaurant, Socerb 7, 6275 Črni Kal. (updated Aug 2015)
* Restaurant Tenja, Predloka 5, 6275 Črni Kal. (updated Aug 2015)
* Restaurant and pizzeria na Škofijah, Spodnje Škofije 256, 6281 Škofije. (updated Aug 2015)
* Baladur tavern, Grintovec 39, 6274 Šmarje. (updated Aug 2015)
* Trije Lovci Tavern, Srgaši 38, 6274 Šmarje. (updated Aug 2015)
* Pod Slavnikom Tavern, Podgorje 1, 6216 Podgorje. (updated Aug 2015)
* Pri Dorici Tavern, Sv. Anton 1, 6276 Pobegi. (updated Aug 2015)
* Karjola Tavern Marezige, Marezige 24, 6273 Marezige. (updated Aug 2015)
* 45.4637513.821319 Gostilna Belvedur, Belvedur 1, 6272 Gračišče, ☏ +386 51 385 607, +386 5 657 40 22. regional, often homemade food (updated Oct 2016)
* Al mulin, Sermin 19. (updated Mar 2017)

### Splurge

* 45.54946613.72545920 Savor Mediterranean Cuisine and Wine Bar, Kopališko nabrežje 1 (at Koper city beach), ☏ +386 5 627 81 78. 12:00-23:00. High-end restaurant serving great food and drinks. (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.54131913.71288321 Gostilna "Za gradom", Kraljeva ulica 10. (updated Feb 2023)
* 45.54725113.72577722 $^{[deadlink]}$ Restaurant Capra, Pristaniška ulica 3. (updated Feb 2023)

## Drink

In Koper you will find a variety of bars and pubs with a various offer of styles and drinks, bigger and smaller wine cellars with rich local wine offerings.

### Bars, pubs and cafes

* Calypso Bar, Pristaniška ulica 3. (updated Aug 2015)
* Casa Veneziana, Ribiški trg 9. (updated Aug 2015)
* Snack Bar, Istrska cesta 67. (updated Aug 2015)
* Triglav Caffe, Pristaniška ulica 5. (updated Aug 2015)
* Pastry Kroštola, Kopališko nabrežje 1. (updated Aug 2015)
* Kapitanija Caffe, Ukmarjev trg 8. (updated Aug 2015)
* Bowling (Disco Planet Tuš), Ljubljanska cesta. (updated Aug 2015)
* Loggia Caffe, Titov trg. (updated Aug 2015)
* Ziraldo Caffe, Bazoviška ulica 21. (updated Aug 2015)
* Port Bar, Istrska cesta 67. (updated Aug 2015)
* Tea House Vanilla, Pristaniška ulica 3. (updated Aug 2015)
* Pub 33, Ljubljanska cesta 2a. (updated Aug 2015)
* Pastry Klasika, Obrtniška ulica. (updated Aug 2015)
* Lord Byron Pub, Repičeva 2. (updated Mar 2017)
* 45.54731313.7293611 Bar Cameral, Čevljarska ulica 14. M-F 07:30-23:00; Sa 09:00-13:00&19:23. Six draught craft beers plus coffee (updated Oct 2023)
* Okusi Istre, Kidričeva ulica 37. (updated Mar 2017)
* Super sok, Pristaniška ulica 2. (updated Mar 2017)

### Wine cellars

* 45.54834513.7266622 Okusi Istre (Taste of Istria), Kidričeva ulica 37, ☏ +386 40 329 539. Wine bar and bottle shop selling high-end Istrian wines, olive oils, and other local culinary products. €3-5 per glass. (updated Aug 2020)
* Wine cellar Brič, Novi Brič 1, 6274 Šmarje. (updated Aug 2015)
* Osmica and tourist farm Jakomin, Kubed 3, 6272 Gračišče. (updated Aug 2015)
* Wine cellar Vinakoper, Šmarska cesta 1. (updated Aug 2015)
* Babič Wine cellar, Šalara 59. (updated Aug 2015)
* Organic Viticulture Rodica, Truške 1/c, 6273 Marezige. (updated Aug 2015)
* Wine cellar Oras Jerman, Glem 32, 6273 Marezige. (updated Aug 2015)
* Wine cellar Krmac and Grbac, Marezige 1/6, 6273 Marezige. (updated Aug 2015)
* Wine cellar Santomas, Šmarje 10, 6274 Šmarje. (updated Aug 2015)
* Wine cellar Škrgat, Hrastovlje 49, 6275 Črni Kal. (updated Aug 2015)

## Sleep
### Budget

* Dijaški dom Koper, Cankarjeva ulica. (updated Aug 2015)
* Hostel Museum, Muzejski trg. (updated Aug 2015)
* Motel Port, Ankaranska cesta 7. (updated Aug 2015)
* Hostel Histria, Ulica pri Velikih vratih 17. (updated Aug 2015)
* Prenočišča Prisoje, Prisoje 9. (updated Aug 2015)
* Hostel Secret garden, Dimnikarska ulica 6. Check-out: Before 11:00. Lovely little hostel of 20 beds spread over four rooms. Well air-conditioned and very clean, but the two bathrooms containing both showers and toilets can cause some queueing in the morning. During high season (1 July - 30 September): €18.73 for a bed in a 4-bed dorm, €16.73 in a 6-bed dorm. During low season (1 October - 30 May): €16.73 and €14.73, respectively. (updated Jul 2017)

### Mid-range

* 45.54717913.726061 $^{[deadlink]}$ Koper Hotel, Pristaniška ulica 3, ☏ +386 5 610 03 00. The only hotel in the old city. (updated Aug 2017)
* 45.54720713.7384012 Garni hotel Pristan, Ferrarska ulica 30, ☏ +386 5 614 40 00. (updated Aug 2017)
* 45.54567213.7100793 Hotel Žusterna, Istrska cesta 76, ☏ +386 5 610 03 00. (updated Aug 2017)
* 45.54327113.7341484 $^{[deadlink]}$ Hotel Vodišek, Kolodvorska cesta 2, ☏ +386 5 639 24 68. (updated Aug 2017)
* 45.53208413.7364725 Hotel Bio, Vanganelska cesta 2, ☏ +386 5 625 88 84. (updated Aug 2017)
* 45.54928713.7348356 Apartment & Suites Veneziana, Ribiški trg 9, ☏ +386 5 626 12 40. (updated Aug 2017)

## Go next

The rest of Slovenia's short coastline is easily accessible from Koper. Public bus service is available every 20-30 minutes to:
* Izola
* Piran
* Portoroz