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== Izola, Slovenia ==
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[[Image:IzolaTown.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''The mediaeval town and marina of Izola'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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The town of Izola lies on the coast of Slovenia four miles S of the border with Italy and three miles W of the harbour of [[Koper]].  Like Koper, Izola was originally an ancient island settlement, becoming part of the Venetian republic by 1267.  The period of Venetian hegemony lasted until the arrival of Napoleon’s troops in 1797, after which the defensive walls of the town were demolished and used to fill in the channel separating the town from the mainland.  A period of Austrian rule ensued, which ended in 1918 when the area became part of the Kingdom of Italy.  As with most of the towns along the Slovenian coast, however, most of the remaining Italian population left in 1954 when the town was ceded to the new Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.  Today Izola is a thriving tourist centre as well as having the largest marina in Slovenia, offering 700 berths for yachts of up to 30.0 metres, plus a  boatyard that can winter around 50 yachts.   
The town of Izola lies on the coast of Slovenia four miles S of the border with Italy and three miles W of the harbour of [[Koper]].  Like Koper, Izola was originally an ancient island settlement, becoming part of the Venetian republic by 1267.  The period of Venetian hegemony lasted until the arrival of Napoleon’s troops in 1797, after which the defensive walls of the town were demolished and used to fill in the channel separating the town from the mainland.  A period of Austrian rule ensued, which ended in 1918 when the area became part of the Kingdom of Italy.  As with most of the towns along the Slovenian coast, however, most of the remaining Italian population left in 1954 when the town was ceded to the new Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.  Today Izola is a thriving tourist centre as well as having the largest marina in Slovenia, offering 700 berths for yachts of up to 30.0 metres, plus a  boatyard that can winter around 50 yachts.   
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==Charts==
 
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British Admiralty 1471, 1426
 
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==Radio Nets==
 
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==Local Weather==
==Local Weather==
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* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on Italian VHF coastal stations (e.g. Trieste) following a notification on channel 16.
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on Italian VHF coastal stations (e.g. Trieste) following a notification on channel 16.
* Navtex weather forecasts covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Trieste, Split (Croatia) and Kerkyra (Corfu).  
* Navtex weather forecasts covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Trieste, Split (Croatia) and Kerkyra (Corfu).  
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* The Croatian meteorological office has a useful web-based forecast service for winds and wave heights on [http://meteo.hr/index_en.php]
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The Croatian meteorological office has a useful web-based forecast service for winds and wave heights on [http://meteo.hr/index_en.php Croatian Forecast Service ]
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==Charts==
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; British Admiralty
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==Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
==Approach and Navigation==
==Approach and Navigation==
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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See entry for [[Marina Izola]] for details.  It may also be possible to berth temporarily alongside the N mole where the fishing vessels berth, although this is sometime full of commercial craft.  There may be space also to go bows or stern-to the quay in the NE corner of the harbour, immediately S of the tiny circular basin at the root of the mole.
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''See entry for [[Marina Izola]] for details''.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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==Berthing Options==
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It may also be possible to berth temporarily alongside the N mole where the fishing vessels berth, although this is sometime full of commercial craft.  There may be space also to go bows or stern-to the quay in the NE corner of the harbour, immediately S of the tiny circular basin at the root of the mole.
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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[[Marina Izola]]
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* [[Marina Izola]]
===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
Anchoring in the harbour is reportedly discouraged.
Anchoring in the harbour is reportedly discouraged.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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None.
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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====Repairs/Yards====
====Repairs/Yards====
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See entry for [[Marina Izola]] for details.   
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''See entry for'' [[Marina Izola]].   
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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See entry for [[Marina Izola]] for details.   
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''See entry for'' [[Marina Izola]].   
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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==Things to do Ashore==
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====Tourism====
While the old town of Izola is not as attractive as those of [[Koper]] or [[Piran]], it does share some of the charm of the other two towns, including narrow lanes and picturesque houses with red-tiled roofs.  Notable buildings include the 16th century Church of St Maurus with a separate bell tower on the hill dominating the town; the 18th century Besenghi degli Ughi Palace and the 15th century Manzioli Palace in the square of the same name.  The town also houses the Parenzana Museum, which holds one of the world’s largest collections of ship and train models.  Izola is also a good base for exploring the hinterland of Slovenia, with its world-famous Lippizaner stud at Lipice, impressive cave systems of Skocjan and Postojna and castle of Predjama.
While the old town of Izola is not as attractive as those of [[Koper]] or [[Piran]], it does share some of the charm of the other two towns, including narrow lanes and picturesque houses with red-tiled roofs.  Notable buildings include the 16th century Church of St Maurus with a separate bell tower on the hill dominating the town; the 18th century Besenghi degli Ughi Palace and the 15th century Manzioli Palace in the square of the same name.  The town also houses the Parenzana Museum, which holds one of the world’s largest collections of ship and train models.  Izola is also a good base for exploring the hinterland of Slovenia, with its world-famous Lippizaner stud at Lipice, impressive cave systems of Skocjan and Postojna and castle of Predjama.
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Image:IzolaOldTown.jpg|The old town of Izola
Image:IzolaOldTown.jpg|The old town of Izola
Image:IzolaPalace.jpg|The 18th century Besenghi degli Ughi Palace
Image:IzolaPalace.jpg|The 18th century Besenghi degli Ughi Palace
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Image:Lippizaners.jpg|Lippizaners on show, Lipice Stud
Image:Lippizaners.jpg|Lippizaners on show, Lipice Stud
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
 
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* Good provisions shops in the town
 
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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* Numerous bars and restaurants in the old town
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Good provisions shops in the town.
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====Eateries====
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Numerous bars and restaurants in the old town
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===Internet/WiFi===
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====Internet/WiFi====
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In the marina.
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In the [[Marina Izola|marina]].
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===Laundry===
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====Laundry====
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In the marina.
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In the [[Marina Izola|marina]].
   
   
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
Rental outlets in the town.
Rental outlets in the town.
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===Garbage Disposal===
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====Garbage Disposal====
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Bins at the marina.
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Bins at the [[Marina Izola|marina]].
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===Transportation===
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====Transportation====
* Bus station one kilometre away
* Bus station one kilometre away
* Small airport at [[Portoroz]], 10 kilometres WSW
* Small airport at [[Portoroz]], 10 kilometres WSW
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
==Routes/Passages To/From==
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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''See [[Slovenia#Popular_Routes.2FCruises|Slovenia]]''.
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==Cruiser's Friends==
==Cruiser's Friends==
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==Forum Discussions==
==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==External Links==
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Links to relevant websites.
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*Official Slovenian tourism website:  [http://www.slovenia.info/en/Home.htm?home=0&lng=2]
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* [http://www.slovenia.info/en/Home.htm?home=0&lng=2 Official Slovenian tourism website]
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* Municipal website (Italian and Slovene): [http://www.izola.si/index.php?page=static&item=431&tree_root=296]
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* [http://www.izola.si/index.php?page=static&item=431&tree_root=296 Municipal website] (Italian and Slovene)
==References & Publications==
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''See [[Slovenia#References & Publications|Slovenia]]''.
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 14:17, 5 February 2011 (UTC)
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==Personal Notes==
==Personal Notes==
Personal experiences?
Personal experiences?
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 14:17, 5 February 2011 (UTC)
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Izola
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The mediaeval town and marina of Izola - Click for larger view

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The town of Izola lies on the coast of Slovenia four miles S of the border with Italy and three miles W of the harbour of Koper. Like Koper, Izola was originally an ancient island settlement, becoming part of the Venetian republic by 1267. The period of Venetian hegemony lasted until the arrival of Napoleon’s troops in 1797, after which the defensive walls of the town were demolished and used to fill in the channel separating the town from the mainland. A period of Austrian rule ensued, which ended in 1918 when the area became part of the Kingdom of Italy. As with most of the towns along the Slovenian coast, however, most of the remaining Italian population left in 1954 when the town was ceded to the new Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Today Izola is a thriving tourist centre as well as having the largest marina in Slovenia, offering 700 berths for yachts of up to 30.0 metres, plus a boatyard that can winter around 50 yachts.

Local Weather

Diurnal winds along the coast are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains are a feature of some of the harbours along the NE Adriatic coast. During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas. In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the bora, is much to be feared.

Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the scirocco, a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean. Unlike the bora, the scirocco only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.

Sources of weather forecasting:

  • Radio Slovenia broadcasts a forecast at 0635 and 0955 local time on 928 kHz and on FM.
  • There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast from Italy on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.
  • The same forecast is given in Italian and English on Italian VHF coastal stations (e.g. Trieste) following a notification on channel 16.
  • Navtex weather forecasts covering the Adriatic are broadcast from stations at Trieste, Split (Croatia) and Kerkyra (Corfu).

The Croatian meteorological office has a useful web-based forecast service for winds and wave heights on Croatian Forecast Service

Charts

British Admiralty
1471
1426
Italian
924
Imray
M24

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

A tall belfry in the town, situated on a peninsula NE of the harbour, is conspicuous from some distance off. There are no dangers in the approach, although entry to the harbour can be tricky in strong onshore winds. The marina is entered from WSW along a 75 metre wide channel between two long protecting breakwaters. The E half of the harbour is occupied by small craft moorings and pontoon berths; the W half is taken up by pontoons for larger vessels. Shelter is the marina is good, although strong northerly winds can create a surge at the outermost berths.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

See entry for Marina Izola for details.

Berthing Options

It may also be possible to berth temporarily alongside the N mole where the fishing vessels berth, although this is sometime full of commercial craft. There may be space also to go bows or stern-to the quay in the NE corner of the harbour, immediately S of the tiny circular basin at the root of the mole.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

Anchoring in the harbour is reportedly discouraged.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

See entry for Marina Izola.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

See entry for Marina Izola.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

While the old town of Izola is not as attractive as those of Koper or Piran, it does share some of the charm of the other two towns, including narrow lanes and picturesque houses with red-tiled roofs. Notable buildings include the 16th century Church of St Maurus with a separate bell tower on the hill dominating the town; the 18th century Besenghi degli Ughi Palace and the 15th century Manzioli Palace in the square of the same name. The town also houses the Parenzana Museum, which holds one of the world’s largest collections of ship and train models. Izola is also a good base for exploring the hinterland of Slovenia, with its world-famous Lippizaner stud at Lipice, impressive cave systems of Skocjan and Postojna and castle of Predjama.

Gallery

The old town of Izola

The 18th century Besenghi degli Ughi Palace

The spectacularly sited Predjama Castle

Lippizaners on show, Lipice Stud

Grocery & Supply Stores

Good provisions shops in the town.

Eateries

Numerous bars and restaurants in the old town

Internet/WiFi

In the marina.

Laundry

In the marina.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Rental outlets in the town.

Garbage Disposal

Bins at the marina.

Transportation

  • Bus station one kilometre away
  • Small airport at Portoroz, 10 kilometres WSW
  • International airport of Ljubljana 135 kilometres
  • Airport of Trieste in Italy 55 kilometers

Routes/Passages To/From

See Slovenia.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Slovenia.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

  • Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 14:17, 5 February 2011 (UTC)



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