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Europe holidays: 'Best-kept secret' holiday destination is a seaside town with Mediterranean charm and fewer crowds
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TL;DR
- Koper, Slovenia, is emerging as an affordable alternative to crowded Mediterranean holiday spots.
- The town offers Venetian-inspired architecture, historical landmarks like Tito Square, Praetorian Palace, and the Cathedral of the Assumption.
- Drinks are inexpensive, with local beer costing around £3 and Slovenian wine about £3.50.
- Local food specialities include Istrian pasta with truffle sauce, fresh Adriatic seafood, and Slovenian cured ham (pršut).
- Koper's proximity to other coastal towns like Piran makes it an ideal launchpad for exploration.
- Interest in Koper as a cruise destination is rising, with Marella Cruises reporting a 39% increase in related searches.