Parking in Ankaran for the Resort, Campsite and Beaches on the Slovenian Coast

Parking in Ankaran and on the Slovenian coast

Just over an hour’s drive from Ljubljana to the sea. Leave your car in the car park and spend the day on the beach, in the pool and in the shade of the pine trees. Parking for the resort, campsite, beaches and for Koper, Izola and Piran, all in one place.

Ankaran is the smallest and greenest municipality on the Slovenian coast. It lies between Koper and the Italian border, surrounded by pine trees, olive groves and quiet beaches. As most visitors arrive by car, we have gathered everything about parking in Ankaran in one place: parking for guests of the Adria resort and campsite, car parks near the beaches, and tips for trips to Koper, Izola and Piran. That way you spend less time circling car parks and more time by the sea.

Guests of Adria Ankaran Hotel & Resort park next to or near their chosen accommodation, so there is no need to drag suitcases across town. Parking for all resort guests costs €12 per day.

• When checking in at reception, give us your car’s registration number,
• Once it is entered into the parking system, you can pass freely through the main barriers at the resort entrance and the barriers leading to the part of the resort where your accommodation is located,
• Parking is charged at the current rate unless otherwise stated in your booking confirmation.

Once your car is parked, you won’t need it again until you leave. The beach, both pools, the restaurants and the wellness centre are just a few minutes’ walk away. An electric vehicle charging station is also available to guests.

Guests of Camping Adria Ankaran check in at the campsite reception on arrival, where they receive all the information about parking. The campsite has pitches for tents, motorhomes and caravans, and there is parking close to the mobile homes and glamping tents. Outside the summer season the campsite operates as a motorhome stopover, making it the only place in Ankaran where you can also stay overnight in your motorhome.

Parking for day visitors

If you are coming to Ankaran just for the day, for a swim in our heated seawater pool, a massage at the Adria Wellness Centre or lunch at Ribičeva kantina, you can park with us at Adria Ankaran Resort or in one of the public car parks run by the Municipality of Ankaran. The closest to the town centre is the Ankaran – center car park. For more information about parking, call reception on +386 5 66 37 444.

Adria Ankaran Beach

Adria Ankaran Beach is about a kilometre long and lies in the shade of pine trees. Part of the beach is pebbly, part is concrete, and wooden piers lead into the sea. There are playgrounds on the beach, dogs have their own section, and Ribičeva kantina awaits you right by the sea. Read more on the Adria Ankaran Beach page.

Debeli rtič – beach and parking

Debeli rtič is a landscape park at the western tip of the Ankaran peninsula, popular for its nature and quieter beaches. The car park closest to the sea is Debeli rtič – kopališče (bathing area) with 100 spaces, and a little further away is Debeli rtič – osrednje parkirišče (main car park) with 203 spaces.

Valdoltra – beach and parking

Valdoltra Beach lies between the centre of Ankaran and Debeli rtič. Visitors can use the Valdoltra – vzhod (east) car park with 26 spaces. The Valdoltra – zahod (west) car park is reserved for season ticket holders only.

Lazaret – beach and parking

Lazaret is next to the Italian border, at the northern end of Ankaran. The Lazaret car park has 51 spaces for cars and 3 for coaches.

Ankaran centre and Sv. Katarina

For a visit to the centre of Ankaran, a seaside walk or a visit to the salt meadow and the shell beach, use the Ankaran – center car park with 140 spaces or the Sv. Katarina car park with 108 spaces.

Public car parks are managed by the Municipality of Ankaran. They are open 24 hours a day, and you can pay at the parking meter, by SMS or via the EasyPark app. Motorhomes are not permitted in public car parks. Current prices are listed in the Ankaran parking price list, with a map and all locations on the Car parks in Ankaran page.

First time in Ankaran? Three tips

• Arrive early: in summer the beach car parks fill up quickly, so it pays to arrive in the morning,
• Download the EasyPark app: pay for and extend your parking right from the beach; it also works in Koper, Izola and Piran,
• In summer, take the free bus: it connects the car parks, the beaches and the centre of Ankaran. More information is available on the Visit Ankaran website.

A day in Ankaran doesn’t end at the beach. In the afternoon, relax with water massages in the indoor heated seawater pool, open all year round and also to day visitors. In the evening, watch the sunset from the Wellness Bar terrace or treat yourself to a massage at the Adria Wellness Centre. For a longer break, take a look at our special offer.

Parking in Koper, Izola and Piran

Ankaran is a great base for exploring the Slovenian coast. Koper is just a few minutes’ drive away, while Izola and Piran are within easy reach for a half-day trip.

Parking in Koper

Koper is worth a visit for its Venetian old town, Tito Square and Žusterna city beach. Public car parks are managed by Marjetica Koper, which operates more than 5,000 parking spaces, multi-storey car parks and Park & Ride sites. A list of car parks and prices is available on the Car parks – Marjetica Koper page (in Slovenian).

Parking in Izola

Izola is a fishing town with a harbour, narrow streets and beaches such as Simonov zaliv. You can also get there by bike along the coastal cycle path. Public car parks are managed by Komunala Izola. A list of car parks and the price list are available on the Car parks – Komunala Izola page (in Slovenian).

Parking in Piran – multi-storey car park

Piran’s old town is largely closed to traffic, so leave your car in one of the multi-storey car parks at the entrance to the town. The largest is the Fornače (Amfora) car park with 838 spaces. A bus runs from there to Tartini Square every 15 minutes, or you can take a pleasant 15-minute walk along the sea. Another option is the Arze car park above the town. Prices for both car parks are on the Parking in Piran and Portorož page.