Gulf of Koper


The Gulf of Koper or Koper Bay is located in the northern part of the Adriatic Sea, and is a part of the Gulf of Trieste.

Overview

The gulf, named after the city of Koper, is part of the Slovene Riviera and is entirely located in Slovenian territory. Crossed by the river Rižana, it is 18 km² large and spans from Debeli Rtič, next to the borders with the Italian town of Muggia; to Rt Madona, a cape in the town of Piran, that is also the northernmost point of the Gulf of Piran.
The towns of Koper, Izola and Piran, along with the villages of Ankaran, Bertoki, Jagodje, Dobrava, Strunjan and Fiesa, are located by the gulf.