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Little green secrets

My Town, My Story

I Am the Izola Beach

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Every town has its own habits, traditions and little secrets that are best known by the people who live there. From green tips and everyday choices to favourite corners, viewpoints and stories shaped by the sea and the streets, discover Izola through the eyes of locals who experience it every day.

Revealing the little green secrets of the locals

Mojca and Klemen were exploring Izola at the start of the summer. We – the locals – secretly observed them. We were happy when we ran into them in the alleys, on the beaches and even in the countryside. However, they didn’t know how to handle some situations, so we figured they needed our help. After all, we know best how to enjoy Izola to the fullest and take care of our town to keep it beautiful and authentic for future generations. We had a lot of fun helping them, that’s why we decided to share some stories with you. The stories reveal some green tips for a carefree and relaxing su...

Where to park in Izola and which means of transport to choose?

Where in Izola can we zone out while listening to birds chirping?

Picnic on the beaches of Izola – yes or no?

Is water in Slovenian Istria drinkable?

Where to get fresh fruit and vegetables?

Are viewpoints in Izola a perfect spot to profess your love?

You give and you get, right?

What to do when you really need to »answer the nature's call«?

Where to collect the best memories of Izola?

How to take care of the cultural heritage in Izola?

My Town, My Story

Share Your Town

I Share My Town is a participatory project by the Izola Tourist Board that puts local voices at the centre. Through short, straightforward questions, residents are invited to share – anonymously – how they experience and see Izola. Each month brings a new question, opening up different perspectives on life in the town. People can respond on dedicated posters placed in 30 locations across Izola or online via a simple link. February’s question is: Where in Izola do you feel best (besides at home)?March’s question is: What experience should everyone who visits Izola have? In addition to...

I Am the Izola Beach

Diary of a self-proclaimed sea diva with 5 kilometers of moods 7:15 I woke up bathed in golden light reflecting on the stunning cliffs of the Strunjan Landscape Park. The sea beside me is calm, the parasols still closed, the pines still a little sleepy. I wave to the fishermen, who rose even before I opened my eyes. The first footsteps are already taken by the locals heading into their day. Many of them are opening shops, restaurants, little cafés where the smell of freshly brewed morning coffee wafts through the air. Following the locals come the visitors and holidaymakers – some running o...