Top Ideas for Spending Rainy Days in Izola
Are you vacationing in Izola and got caught off guard by bad weather? Or perhaps you're planning to visit, but the forecast isn't the best? No worries, you're still welcome to come! Here are some ideas on how to make the most of rainy days in Izola.
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1. Visit Izolana – House of the Sea
- Take a stroll along Izola’s charming narrow streets of Izola, which remain beautiful even in the rain. Follow the blue arrows that will guide you to the Izolana-House of the Sea, where marine secrets, boat models, and a real Pasara boat await you. Immerse yourself in the history of the Delamaris factory and the thriving fish processing industry, or embark on a virtual cycling trip along the most famous cycling path Parenzana.
Izolana offers fun for all ages. Check the opening hours and plan your visit.
2. Pamper yourself in spa and wellness centers
Indulge in some self-care to nurture your physical and mental well-being by visiting one of the wellness oases—a perfect treat on rainy days. Choose from a variety of saunas, massages, or other body and facial treatments.
Take care of your physical and mental balance and treat yourself to a visit to one of Izola’s wellness oases – a particularly pleasant refuge on rainy or colder days.
Izola offers a wide range of relaxation options: from Finnish, Turkish, and infrared saunas, soothing massages, and beauty treatments for the body and face, to a truly unique experience – floating in mineral-enriched water, which creates a feeling of weightlessness and deep relaxation.
Whether you’re looking for a moment of peace for yourself or a pampering experience for two – your corner of harmony awaits you here.
Wellness & Spa Mirta
Offers the widest selection of saunas in Izola, including an infrared sauna, herbal sauna, and ice cave.
Cliff Spa Belvedere
Relaxing sea views and a unique bio-herbal sauna with Mediterranean aromas.
Wellness Hotel Marina
Private spa experiences for couples or small groups, with a jacuzzi and sparkling wine.
Inner Dimension
A unique floating experience in mineral-rich water that allows for deep relaxation and a feeling of weightlessness.
DeGrassi Boutique Garni Hotel
An intimate wellness retreat with a private sauna and jacuzzi in an elegant setting.
You can find an overview of the wellness and spa facilities in Izola here.
3. Taste the local cuisine
There are many restaurants in Izola, where you can savor the typical Istrian dishes. Sardine is the queen of this former fishing town, whose history was shaped by factories like Argo and Delamaris. Enjoy this fish marinated, grilled or fried, or try one of the other seafood delicacies. The countryside also beckons you to explore culinary delights, with heartier dishes awaiting your taste buds.
Take a peek into the tastes of Izola and choose your favorite.
4. Treat yourself to a glass of local wine
Izola is home to excellent wines, mostly produced by families who cherish tradition. The vineyards are situated on the sunny hillsides overlooking Izola and its surroundings, where indigenous Malvasia and Refosco varieties, among many others, mature. Visit the wine bar in Izola's town center or explore one of the local wine cellars.
