Enjoy a carefree train ride and experience Izola differently. You won't have to worry about where to park your car and you'll do something good for the environment. Are you wondering where else it can take you and what you can experience along the way?

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. Among Olive Groves and Vineyards: Izola’s Story of Passion and Tradition Olives and vines have been at hom...

The young winemaker Tina builds a wine story that is not based only on vines, but on relationships – with the land, with people, and with Izola. Together with her husband Denis, she has created the brand Vina Markovič and runs the family estate, where wines are made with great dedication, precision, and respect for nature. What they do is not just viticulture, but a conscious choice – and a connection with a place that keeps calling them back. When choosing nature becomes a mission Tina Markovič (today Jurkovič) has been connected to viticulture since birth. She says it was “placed in...