Guidebook for Šmarje
Essentials
Poslovni sistem Mercator d.d.
142 ObalaLocal store only 2 km away.
Trgovina Zajček
17 Cesta Marežganskega uporaStop here and grab some of the best tasting local veggies and fruits.
Shopping
Largest market place in Koper, where you can find fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and much more.
10 locals recommend
Market
Largest market place in Koper, where you can find fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and much more.
Getting Around
Šmarje pri Kopru K
Closest bus station. Unfortunately there are no buses available during weekends.
Food Scene
Great local foods in Istria styled restaurant, located at the end of village Osp. Must try desert!
Gostilna Majda
88 OspGreat local foods in Istria styled restaurant, located at the end of village Osp. Must try desert!
One of the best restaurants in the area. Be sure to try their take on an octopus and grab a bite of a famous pancake at the end.
Gostilna Nimis Vanganel
38 VanganelOne of the best restaurants in the area. Be sure to try their take on an octopus and grab a bite of a famous pancake at the end.
Istrian food on the way if you're traveling to or from slovenian coast. Be sure to stop by for a pasta, pizza, burger or just for a glass of great wine.
Picerija in oštarija Tonca
20 Bazoviška cestaIstrian food on the way if you're traveling to or from slovenian coast. Be sure to stop by for a pasta, pizza, burger or just for a glass of great wine.
Little known bar in Lucija, that also serves tasty burgers. It's located near Sečovlje Salt Pans.
Bon Cafe Lucia
114 ObalaLittle known bar in Lucija, that also serves tasty burgers. It's located near Sečovlje Salt Pans.
Capra is located only steps away from the sea. They provide local, mediterranean and world cuisine dishes of highest quality. They also organize events like wine tastings and high quality live music performances.
32 locals recommend
CAPRA Restaurant and café, Koper
3 Pristaniška ulicaCapra is located only steps away from the sea. They provide local, mediterranean and world cuisine dishes of highest quality. They also organize events like wine tastings and high quality live music performances.
Parks & Nature
Good place to start exploring Glinščica valley nearby or just stretch your legs a bit.
10 locals recommend
Socerb Castle
7 SocerbGood place to start exploring Glinščica valley nearby or just stretch your legs a bit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft brewery located in Kozina where you can also grab a bite to quench your hunger. Don't forget to take few bottles of beer with you.
Gostinstvo Mahnič Marija Mahnič s.p.
4 Kolodvorska ulicaCraft brewery located in Kozina where you can also grab a bite to quench your hunger. Don't forget to take few bottles of beer with you.
Punta Caffe
24 Prešernovo nabrežjeWait for sunset with a glass of Malvasia wine.
Sightseeing
A unique saltworks landscape where you can learn first-hand all about age-old traditional methods of salt and the world-class fleur de sel (flower of salt) production.
26 locals recommend
Sečovlje Saltworks
A unique saltworks landscape where you can learn first-hand all about age-old traditional methods of salt and the world-class fleur de sel (flower of salt) production.
Immersed deep in the Karst landscape, the home of the Karst dry-cured ham called pršut and Teran wine, you will find the noble white horses – the Lipizzaner horses that got their name from here in their hometown. Visit one the oldest stud farms in the world and see the fascinating presentation of the Lipica classical riding school.
71 locals recommend
Lipica
Immersed deep in the Karst landscape, the home of the Karst dry-cured ham called pršut and Teran wine, you will find the noble white horses – the Lipizzaner horses that got their name from here in their hometown. Visit one the oldest stud farms in the world and see the fascinating presentation of the Lipica classical riding school.
This magnificent natural monument listed among the UNESCO world heritage sites is a must-see. The Škocjan Caves are the most prominent subterranean karst phenomenon in Slovenia, and rank among the world’s most famous underground caves.
115 locals recommend
Skocjan Caves
12 MatavunThis magnificent natural monument listed among the UNESCO world heritage sites is a must-see. The Škocjan Caves are the most prominent subterranean karst phenomenon in Slovenia, and rank among the world’s most famous underground caves.