CYCLING AROUND ISTRIA
Explore picturesque Slovenian Istria by bike, discover hidden corners, savor local delicacies, and enjoy stunning views of the Adriatic Sea.
Cycle through picturesque villages and seaside towns, admiring the sea view and listening to the seagulls flying above. Along the way, taste local delicacies such as fresh seafood, Istrian prosciutto, and local cheeses, and discover the exceptional wines from the surrounding vineyards.
ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
Experience a magical cycling adventure through the picturesque landscapes of Slovenian Istria! Pedal along the stunning Adriatic coast and uncover the hidden gems of this unique region. Start your journey in the charming city of Koper, where rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking views come together.
Explore ancient towns like Izola and Piran, with their narrow streets, medieval architecture, and rich cultural heritage. Discover the 700-year-old tradition of salt production at the Sečovlje Salt Pans and soak in the magic of this extraordinary place.
Let your cycling journey through Slovenian Istria be filled with unforgettable moments, fresh sea air, and authentic flavors. Join us to experience the beauty of this hidden gem on the Adriatic coast.
INFO
The experience is available by prior arrangement.
CONTACT
Active Adriatic
Phone: +386 41 822 007
E-mail: active.adriatic@gmail.com
Website: https://www.activeadriatic.com/
Location
Družinska dogodivščina “VELIKANI ISTRE” v Kubedu
Istra je dežela velikanov, ki so ljudem nekoč radi pomagali. Klesali so skalne stene, postavljali griče, premikali reke in gradili…
Istra je dežela velikanov, ki so ljudem nekoč radi pomagali.…
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Walk “From sculpture to sculpture” – Popetre (U6)
The village of Popetre has been on the windward path since Roman times. Take a walk to the important points…
The village of Popetre has been on the windward path…
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Winged cat Challenge
Experience the stories, myths, and legends of Venetian Koper in this unforgettable family adventure. With the Winged Cat by your…
Experience the stories, myths, and legends of Venetian Koper in…
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Visit of a century-old vineyard and wine tasting in a boutique wine cellar
Obiščite najstarejši vinograd in butično vinsko klet Vilija Bržana v Marezigah.
Obiščite najstarejši vinograd in butično vinsko klet Vilija Bržana v…
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Travel like a captain around Koper
Captain Cappo will lead the children through Koper Old Town; he will show them the sights of this town and…
Captain Cappo will lead the children through Koper Old Town;…
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HaloSUP
Stand up paddle experience Would you like to go on a short trip by sea or just learn some basics…
Stand up paddle experience Would you like to go on…
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Go and find justice
You have been captured by the city guards. You are accused of smuggling and tax evasion. Your innocence is checked…
You have been captured by the city guards. You are…
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Discover the secrets of the Praetorian Palace
Take a guided tour of one of the most remarkable palaces in Koper that reigns over the central town square…
Take a guided tour of one of the most remarkable…
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Active steps of Koper – for Nordic walking enthusiasts
The destination of Koper is also suitable for Nordic walking enthusiasts. The active steps of Koper will take you through…
The destination of Koper is also suitable for Nordic walking…
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The Goat challenge – wandering through the Koper countryside
With the help of digital navigation, take a bike, an electric bike or a combination of electric bike, car and…
With the help of digital navigation, take a bike, an…
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Experience the Land of Refosco
Choose one of the three adventures in which you will get to know the village of Marezige, the so-called Land…
Choose one of the three adventures in which you will…
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Taste the olive oils of Koper
As you explore the green hinterland of the Slovenian Istria, you’ll come upon olive groves at almost every step. Koper…
As you explore the green hinterland of the Slovenian Istria,…
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Slovenian Istra’s Herbal Paradise at Trsek
In the village of Trsek, above the valley of the river Dragonja, is situated the Slovenian Istra’s Herbal Paradise. On…
In the village of Trsek, above the valley of the…
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Eight days of experiences
…because one week is simply not enough.
…because one week is simply not enough.
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Adriabike
Koper and its surroundings are also part of the Adriabike route.
Koper and its surroundings are also part of the Adriabike…
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The green trail: Smokvica (U1)
Short thematic circular path in unspoilt nature, marvellous views from the crest Kuk-Lačna, the village below the Karst Border (Hrastovlje,…
Short thematic circular path in unspoilt nature, marvellous views from…
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The path to Tinjan – from sea to stone (K5)
The track is suitable for experienced cyclists who enjoy in descents on rough soil. The path climbs to the peak…
The track is suitable for experienced cyclists who enjoy in…
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From the Karst border to the doorstep of Čičarija (K4)
The Karst plateau and the slopes of Golič and Kavčič with rich flora, marvellous views over the Gulf of Trieste…
The Karst plateau and the slopes of Golič and Kavčič…
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Along the Istrian villages of the Karst border (K3)
The Karst plateau, the slopes of the hills Kuk and Lačna with rich flora, marvellous views over the Gulf of…
The Karst plateau, the slopes of the hills Kuk and…
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Around Tinjan (K2)
Dynamic soil of the Slovenian Istria, marvellous views over the Gulf of Trieste and Koper with the hinterland, part of…
Dynamic soil of the Slovenian Istria, marvellous views over the…
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Among the olive groves and sumach (P9)
Dynamic soil of the town hinterland, marvellous views over the Gulf of Koper, the near hills of Šavrinski gričevje, the…
Dynamic soil of the town hinterland, marvellous views over the…
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The path of the heart (P8)
Dynamic soil, marvellous views over the Gulf of Koper, the valley of Vanganel, the near hills and in sunny days…
Dynamic soil, marvellous views over the Gulf of Koper, the…
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The path of the donkey’s back (P7)
Interesting track along the dynamic soil in the unspoiled nature, marvellous views over the Gulf of Koper and Trieste with…
Interesting track along the dynamic soil in the unspoiled nature,…
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The path of the daffodils (P6)
Paths and cartroads in the unspoiled nature, marvellous views from the crest Lipnik-Kavčič towards the villages underneath the Karst border,…
Paths and cartroads in the unspoiled nature, marvellous views from…
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The tale of Pomjan (P5)
Dynamic ground in the nearby town hinterland, marvellous views on the Gulf of Koper, the valley of Vanganel, the nearby…
Dynamic ground in the nearby town hinterland, marvellous views on…
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Along the path of the marvellous views of Istra (P4)
Very dynamic ground of Slovenian Istria, unspoilt nature, marvellous views from the mountain crest Kuk-Lačna over the Karst border, the…
Very dynamic ground of Slovenian Istria, unspoilt nature, marvellous views…
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Underneath the climbing wall (P3)
Very dynamic ground of the Karst border with rich flora, marvellous views on the Gulf of Koper and the Gulf…
Very dynamic ground of the Karst border with rich flora,…
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Along the path of the heritage of Hrastovlje and surroundings (P2)
Very dynamic ground of the Karst border with rich flora, marvellous views towards the Istrian hinterland and the Gulg of…
Very dynamic ground of the Karst border with rich flora,…
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To the mount Slavnik in bloom (P1)
Cartroads and paths, Karst plateau and slopes of Slavnik with rich flora, marvellous views on the Gulf of Trieste and…
Cartroads and paths, Karst plateau and slopes of Slavnik with…
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With a bike along the land of Refošk wine (K1)
Dynamic soil of the Slovenian Istria, marvellous views over the Gulf of Koper and the hinterland, the hills of Slovenian…
Dynamic soil of the Slovenian Istria, marvellous views over the…
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Visit the Museum of Tomos history
Visit this priceless and historically incredibly rich collection, and find out why TOMOS is the pride and joy of the…
Visit this priceless and historically incredibly rich collection, and find…
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Sport fishing
Have you ever experienced sea fishing, cleaned and eaten your fish right after? Sport fishing can be an unforgettable experience.…
Have you ever experienced sea fishing, cleaned and eaten your…
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Traditional St Martin’s Day celebration (Martinovanje)
The celebration of St Martin’s Day, commemorated on 11 November – the name day of St Martin – represents a…
The celebration of St Martin’s Day, commemorated on 11 November…
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Traditional St Martin’s Day celebration (Martinovanje)
The celebration of St Martin’s Day, commemorated on 11 November – the name day of St Martin – represents a…
The celebration of St Martin’s Day, commemorated on 11 November…
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Sweet Istria (Sladka Istra)
“Sweet Istria” is an excellent opportunity to dive into the world of sweets just one step away from the sea.
“Sweet Istria” is an excellent opportunity to dive into the…
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Sweet Istria (Sladka Istra)
“Sweet Istria” is an excellent opportunity to dive into the world of sweets just one step away from the sea.
“Sweet Istria” is an excellent opportunity to dive into the…
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Sweet Istria (Sladka Istra)
“Sweet Istria” is an excellent opportunity to dive into the world of sweets just one step away from the sea.
“Sweet Istria” is an excellent opportunity to dive into the…
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Koper in your hand (Koper na dlani)
This traditional event held in May is a very special moment; in the palm of your hand, you will be…
This traditional event held in May is a very special…
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Refosco and Slovenian Istria Festival (Praznik refoška in slovenske Istre)
This is an extremely important event for all winegrowers and lovers of good wine, traditionally held in late spring in…
This is an extremely important event for all winegrowers and…
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Fantazima
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Istrian Carnival
At carnival time, Slovenian Istria becomes one of the liveliest metropolises of carnival events in Slovenia. In the framework of…
At carnival time, Slovenian Istria becomes one of the liveliest…
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Natural bridges and rock-shelters (Sočerga)
In the extreme south part of the Karst edge by the Sočerga village, there are overhanging walls that got the…
In the extreme south part of the Karst edge by…
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Wall of Osp – Mišja peč (Osp)
The Wall of Osp is found in Osp, one of the oldest villages in Slovenia.
The Wall of Osp is found in Osp, one of…
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Dragonja river valley
The Dragonja river valley is one of the most beautiful natural attractions of the Slovenian Istria.
The Dragonja river valley is one of the most beautiful…
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Karst Edge
The Karst edge is an inland area of Koper where the continental Slovenia meets the coast, and the Karst plateau…
The Karst edge is an inland area of Koper where…
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Recreational fishing
If you find it difficult to choose between the sea, river, or lake fishing, the good news is you don’t…
If you find it difficult to choose between the sea,…
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The Škocjanski zatok Nature Reserve
The Škocjanski zatok Nature Reserve extends over the area between the city and its hinterland.
The Škocjanski zatok Nature Reserve extends over the area between…
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Wine cellars and the Vinakoper wine cellar
In Koper, you can visit numerous wine cellars (by prior arrangement). The best known among them are the Brič estate,…
In Koper, you can visit numerous wine cellars (by prior…
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Truffle hunting
Enter the mysterious world of truffles.
Enter the mysterious world of truffles.
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Vintage culinary experience
Take an educational trip with legendary vintage cars, following the trail of old autochthonous types of olive trees growing at…
Take an educational trip with legendary vintage cars, following the…
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Hrastovlje – Experience Istria
The combination of activities in the “Hrastovlje – Experience Istria” package makes it possible for visitors to admire cultural and…
The combination of activities in the “Hrastovlje – Experience Istria”…
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Visit of the Wine fountain
The first wine fountain in Slovenia is located in Marezige, one of the most beautiful vantage points in Slovenian Istria…
The first wine fountain in Slovenia is located in Marezige,…
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THINGS TO DO
Walk “From sculpture to sculpture” – Popetre (U6)
The village of Popetre has been on the windward path since Roman times. Take a walk to the important points…
