With the lighting of the festive decorations, Izola has transformed into a magical Ice Island. The festive atmosphere with the ice rink will continue until 11 January. Check out the program of events, where to buy a season ticket for the ice rink, where to park, and much more...

During the Christmas and New Year holidays, we invite you to a festive walk through Izola, where we will guide you along the most picturesque streets of the old town centre – from Pietro Coppo Park all the way to the Church of St. Maurus.

As the year slowly draws to a close and we conclude this year’s series Vir of Izola’s Flavours, we set out to sea one last time. Not to the postcard-perfect sea, but to the real one: working, fishing, authentic. We were taken there by Jan Virant, who, at just 27 years of age, has already spent thirteen years on a fishing boat.

Visit Izolana - House of the Sea and discover the rich stories of Izola's heritage. 35 ship models, a real fishing boat, a projection of the development of the former island town on a 3D model... Izolana – House of the Sea will be open from 26 to 31 December 2025 and from 2 to 3 January 2026, between 10 AM and 4 PM.

December is a time when the air fills with the scent of cinnamon and festive lights illuminate the long winter nights. It’s a month of magic, warmth, and gift-giving—a time when small gestures show our loved ones just how much they mean to us. But we can take gift-giving a step further by considering sustainability. By choosing thoughtful gifts and eco-friendly solutions, we can contribute to preserving the environment of the place we call home while bringing joy to our loved ones. Ideas for Perfect Gifts To help you choose, we’ve prepared some excellent gift ideas available on our website or in person at the Izola Tourist Information Center (TIC). Alongside our selection of gifts, we also offer tips on how to wrap them in an environmentally friendly way. You can wrap your gifts in recycled paper, fabric bags, baskets, or reusable boxes. This way, your gifts will be not only beautiful but also sustainable. When wrapping a gift with recycled paper, you don’t need adhesive tape. Use objects around you to weigh down the wrapping paper until you tie it with recycled string. Check out how you can wrap a gift this way.

We invite all visitors of Ice Island and local residents to join the donation campaign and help socially vulnerable families from our region with their contributions. Through the Warm-Heart Fridge, which is also being opened in Izola by the Association of Friends of Youth in cooperation with Radio Capris, you can donate basic necessities during December, throughout the skating rink’s opening hours, and thus brighten the festive season for those who need it most. The Warm-Heart Fridge collects food with a longer shelf life, such as flour, oil, vinegar, pasta, canned tomatoes, pâtés, rice, barley, oats, lentils, beans, peas, and similar items. Personal hygiene products as well as cleaning and laundry supplies are also welcome. We will also be happy to receive new scarves, hats, gloves, slippers, and board games. Individuals can make financial donations via SMS by sending the keyword OBALA10 to 1919. This year again, an easy mobile donation of any amount is available via a QR code, which will be published on the Radio Capris website starting Monday.

Izola may be renowned for its diverse array of bathing areas, but its walking trails are just as diverse and worth exploring. Long trails, short trails, rural, hillside, seaside, leading you through nature parks, or along the route of the former Parenzana railway... Izola's walking trails will amaze you in all seasons and weather conditions, with the exception of extreme heat or severe storms. Find out more about our five favourite hiking trails and be sure to come check them out soon. 

With the Locals When we can see the city of Izola embraced in nature, surrounded by the scent of local olive oil, grapes, and wine, and when friendly locals give us a warm welcome ... that's when we know: we're in the countryside of Izola. What to do in this green Istrian oasis? You can find some ideas below. You can explore the places on your own or choose a unique adventure: “Experience the countryside of Izola with a local”. It is said that everything is better in good company and we agree, how about you? 

Izola enchants with the scent of the sea, its picturesque streets, and the charm of a former fishing town. But those who take the time to explore its countryside will discover much more – authentic stories, breathtaking views, and the true flavors of Istria. Today, we invite you to venture there – into the rural heart of Izola, where nature speaks for itself, locals uphold their traditions, and produce outstanding olive oils and wines that add an essential touch to Istrian cuisine.