This enormous, well-run campground is on the seashore in Ankaran, 10km to the north, and is the closest site to Koper (with regular bus connections). Choose from 430 pitches, plus cabins, apartments and hotel rooms and loads of facilities (bowling, mini-golf, wellness centre, water sports). The camping charge includes use of the seawater swimming pools (nonguests on weekdays/weekends €5/7).
Camping Adria Ankaran
Koper
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