Koper

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Summary

Introduction

Koper is located in southwestern Slovenia, on the Adriatic coast about 5km from border with Italy. It is Slovenia’s largest coastal city and port is a major economic contributor to the region. Because Koper is so close to Italy, the city is officially bilingual both Slovene and Italian are spoken.

There is a motorway link along the coast to Italy and Koper has a rail connection to Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana.

The Ancient Greeks settled here calling the town Aegida (Goat Town). Later it became known by the Latin name of Capris (Greek Copros) from where the city gets its current name. The main non-sporting attractions include the 15th-century Praetorian Palace and Loggia in Venetian Gothic style, the 12th-century Carmine Rotunda church, and the Cathedral of St Nazarius, with its 14th-century tower.

Travel

By air: Ljubljana airport 124 km - Trieste airport (Italy) 67 km - Venice airport (Italy) 177 km

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Accommodation

Accommodation is usually based at either the 3* Hotel Žusterna or 3* Hotel Koper

Hotel Žusterna: 124 well equipped rooms and its own wellness centre and with gym

Hotel Koper: 55 well equipped rooms and 10 suites

Alternative accommodation is available to suit most budgets

Training Facilities

Sports Facilities

MARTIAL ARTS, VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL and HANDBALL
Bonifika Sports Hall:
This Sports Hall was used for qualification events for the 2013 European Basketball Championship
- Playing area 52 m x 38.40 m
- Martial arts hall on 136 m²
- Gym on 97 m²
- Hotel Žuster is 2,5 km & transportation is provided
- Hotel Koper is 500 m away

FOOTBALL
- Pitch 1: 105 m x 68 m natural grass with floodlights
- Pitch 2: 105 m x 65 m artificial grass with floodlights
- Pitch 3: 70 m x 40 m artificial grass with floodlights
- Gym: 120 m² floor area
- Hotel Žusterna is 2.5km away and transportation will be organized
- Hotel Koper is 600 m away

ATHLETICS
The Athletics facilities has held major competitions
- 400 m 8 lane tartan track including all necessary equipment
- Equipped for high jump, long jump, triple jump and pole vault
- Equipped for javelin and shot put throw
- Gym: 120 m² floor area only 100 m from the athletics stadium
- Hotel Žusterna is 2.5km away and transportation will be organized
- Hotel Koper is 600 m away

TENNIS
- 9 clay courts (3 with floodlights) and 4 hard courts
- Gym: 120 m² floor area only 100 m from the athletics stadium
- Hotel Žusterna is 2.5km away and transportation will be organized
- Hotel Koper is 600 m away

SWIMMING
- 50 m outdoor Olympic pool with 10 lanes and all necessary equipment, located only a few meters from the Adriatic Sea
- 50 m indoor pool
- Gym: 80 m² floor area and located in the Hotel Žusterna
- Hotel Žusterna is 500m away