Boat hire & yacht charter in Izola, Slovenia

Izola is a town in Slovenia, on the Adriatic coast and has been a port town since ancient Roman times. The town is fully dependent and based around being a seaside town and is a great place to visit for a unique yachting holiday on the Mediterranean.  

Pricing and Info on hiring a boat in Izola

To hire a sailboat in Izola, prices average around £200 for a day. For a week, a sailboat will cost on average between £1,000 - £1,500. However, these prices are not guaranteed and can fluctuate based on several factors including the type of boat and time of year.

Boat availability in Izola

Due to the ideal sailing conditions in Izola, there are limited motorboats for hire in Izola, with sailboats being the preferred method of yachting. Izola is busiest during the summer months as this is when temperatures are highest, reaching normal Mediterranean temperatures of the high 20s and low 30s degree Celsius. This means however that prices are higher and the area is busier, so you should book well in advance in order to ensure you have the best time possible for the lowest price.

Do I need a license to hire a boat in Izola?

If you want to hire a boat in Izola, as with the rest of Slovenia, you do not need any license or permit, however, if you plan to hire out your boat in Izola with a crew you will need a permit.

Overview of Izola

Izola is a great town to visit in Slovenia by boat, filled with history and seaside activities. The town is known for its Roman and Venetian history, which can be felt through the historic sites of the town, as well as the architecture and culture. The charming fishing village on the northern coast creates a beautiful landscape of medieval architecture such as the Gothic church or the stony bridge and alleyways, which overlooks the Gulf of Trieste.

Being a part of the Istrian peninsula and named after the Italian word ‘Isola’, there is a large Italian influence in Izola, with Slovene and Italian being the official languages of the town. As the town was once an island, the seafood is a staple of Izola and can be seen on the north pier, which hosts a market of local delicacies, where you can also see the influence of Italian cuisine and Istrian wine as well, which makes the food a must-try when you visit.

If you want to learn more about the fascinating history of Izola, tour the church of St Maurus and the bell tower, which stands on the top of the island and is a staple of the skyline and has been since 1356. For some unique history, visit the Besenghi Degli Ughi palace, which is one of the most beautiful historical buildings, as well as one of the most well-preserved Late Baroque monuments in Slovenia. The three-story palace was once home to the wealthy Besenghi family and is now the Izola music school, where many weddings are held. To learn more about the history of the famous marina and sea life, visit the Izolana – House of Sea which documents the history of boating in the town of Izola.

Due to the beautiful temperatures and the location on the coast, Izola is also a popular place for sunbathing, with the beaches being a staple in Izola life, from the Beach Svetilnik with its crystal-clear waters to the Beach San Simon, which is popular among families due to the various sports activities and the waterslide.

Sailing areas around Izola:

• Koper
• Piran
• Pula
• Rovinj
• Krk