Sports activities and recreation
ŠportUP promotes health and well-being among students as well as academic and administrative staff of the University of Primorska. With activities organised at different locations in Koper throughout the year, there is something for everyone. Whether you are into team sports like basketball, volleyball or football, or prefer individual sports like weight lifting, swimming, fitness, climbing, pilates or yoga, you will find something that suits your needs.
Visit ŠportUP, make a Studionaut account and register for your preferred activity. ŠportUP is committed to providing an enjoyable and safe environment for all – whether you are an experienced athlete or a beginner, you will find something to enjoy.
Sports activities:
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Badminton
- Table tennis
- Weightlifting basics
- Swimming
- Yoga and pilates
- Climbing
- Skiing
- Hiking
Workshop:
- Running prep
- Dancing classes
- Martial arts
- Others
The calender of activies is published at their website > HERE.
Staff recreation is free of charge. All you need is valid UP ID.
The University of Primorska has a fitness studio in the city centre of Koper, conveniently located in the UP gym (Izolska vrata 2, Koper) with a separate side entrance.
You can work out on your own or join guided exercises for smaller groups, by registering through the Studionaut system.
- 2 BikeErg by Concept2
- 2 RowErg by Concept
- 2 power racks
- 2 wall-mounted adjustable pulley systems
- 4 Swedish ladders
- 1 set of monkey bars
- an assortment of free weights (dumbbells, kettlebells, Olympic bars and weights)
Because we are aware of the importance of physical activity, we have prepared for you a list of societies that offer various sports activities:
Društva Koper:
Društva Piran:
- please check here.
*Slovenian word for society is DRUŠTVO.
Koper has one of the best recreational infrastructures in Slovenia. Main facilities include:
OLD ROAD BETWEEN KOPER AND IZOLA – a 3 km stretch of road by the sea closed for traffic (perfect for running, cycling, rollerblading, walking, swimming, etc.) – free;
SPORT GROUND BONIFIKA (52.411 sq m of facilities include football stadium, 3 additional football courts, 13 tennis courts, athletic stadium, 2 futsal courts, 2 volleyball courts, 2 basketball courts, trim trail and outdoor fitness) – majority of facilities are free, but not all – LINK
BEACH VOLLEY SPORT CENTER- small fee – LINK
OLYMPIC SWIMMING POOLS KOPER (winter) AND ŽUSTERNA (summer) – fee – LINK
The three walkways lead you around towns of Lucija, Piran, Portorož, Seča, Strunjan and their surroundings. They are designed as circular paths and are clearly labelled all the way so you can’t get lost. They are also not difficult. The official starting point for all the walkways is Portorož, but since they are round trips you can start on any point of the walk you want.
- Piran’s walkway
- Strunjan’s walkway
- Seča’s walkway
For detailed information about this 3 walkways on Slovenian coast, please check here.
For more events and interesting happenings on the Slovenian coast, you can check the following websites:
- I feel Slovenia (Slovenian coast)
- Visit (town): for example Visit Koper