"A small country with a big heart" - so often foreign tourists call a beautiful republic Slovenia , which is in the heart of the European continent. Territorially the state is located in a unique place where the Pannonian Plain meets Karst, and the majestic Alps greet the Mediterranean Sea. Thanks to such an amazing geographical position, the country has a special climate that positively influences the possibility of year-round recreation in Slovenia.
Holiday in Slovenia at sea
Many travelers planning their vacation in Slovenia in the summer, get frustrated, believing that the country does not have access to the sea. However, looking at the map of Europe, it is clearly visible that this is just a common misconception. The north-western part of the Istrian peninsula, on which the republic is located, is washed by the waters of the Trieste Gulf. It is on its coast and the most famous resorts of Slovenia are:
- Ankaran is the cleanest city of the Slovenian Riviera, best suited for camping. If you prefer an all inclusive stay, stop in one of the local 3 * hotels: Villa Bor, Villa Adriatic or Villa Andor. By the way, if you do not represent your trip without a four-legged pet, this option is just for you, as in most Ankaran hotels in Slovenia, rest with a dog or a cat is allowed.
- Koper - the largest resort of the country, located near the border with Italy. The city is famous not only for excellent conditions for beach holidays in Slovenia, but also for numerous music festivals, as well as some of the best hotels on the coast, for example: Hotel Aquapark Žusterna, Hotel Vodisek and Hotel Koper.
- Piran is another famous coastal city of Slovenia, which attracts tourists with clean beaches (one of the best is Fiesa Beach) and ancient Italian architecture. The best hotels of the resort are Hotel Piran, Hotel Tartini and Penthouse Presernovo nabrezje.
- Isola is a small town that lies between Koper and Piran. Esola enjoys special popularity among lovers of water sports, windsurfing and yachting, although there are enough cultural attractions (the central square of Manzioli, the Church of St. Mauro, etc.). You can stay at the resort in San Simon Hotel Resort, Hotel Delfin or Apartmaji Viler.
- Portoroz - after the secession of Slovenia from Yugoslavia, this is one of the main tourist destinations in the country, nicknamed "Little Las Vegas" because of the large number of casinos and slot machines. A wide and clean beach equipped with sun loungers and awnings is the main attraction of the resort. In addition, annually on its territory there are many international festivals in the field of cinema and architecture and sports competitions in tennis and chess.
Holiday in Slovenia in winter
Today, one of the most popular destinations in Slovenia is skiing. A mild climate and excellent weather conditions in winter attract tens of thousands of travelers from different parts of the world every year. In addition, unlike the larger eminent resorts (French Courchevel, Swiss St. Moritz, Austrian Tyrol), prices here do not bite. The ski season in Slovenia usually runs from November to February, when the thermometer falls to below 0 ° C and there are significant snowfalls. Among the most famous "winter" resorts are:
- Kranjska Gora is one of the best places to relax in winter in Slovenia. The city is located in the north-western part of the country and is famous for the regular holding of numerous competitions in winter sports. The resort has several ski schools and more than 15 trails for visitors of different age and level of preparation, as well as many excellent hotels: 4 * Ramada Resort Kranjska Gora, 4 * Hotel Kompas, 3 * Hotel Alpina etc.
- Sentinel is an ideal place for a family holiday with children in Slovenia. This beautiful resort, located on the shores of Lake Bled , is best for beginner tourists, because the height of the slope is only 645 m. For toddlers there is a special entertainment program "Sports bunny", which provides training in skiing in an accessible game form. As for accommodation, you can stay at the Hotel in the Hotel Jadran, which is only 5 minutes walk from the descent.
- The church is a small resort 50 km from Ljubljana , with a total of 18 km of ski slopes, 5 km of cross-country tracks and the whole Snow Fun park for snowboarders. There are several excellent hotels in the city: Hotel Cerkno, Cerkno Resort Počivalo and Ski CERKNO Brdo.
Thermal rest in Slovenia
Many tourists, planning a trip, try to combine rest and treatment in Slovenia, because this country is known not only for the mass of cultural and natural attractions, but also one of the best medical centers in Europe. They are open to visitors year-round, so you can choose the most convenient time for yourself. Among the best mineral resorts in the Republic are:
- Terme Čatež is a great place for general strengthening and health improvement of the body. In the resort there are several thermal complexes, spa centers with open and closed pools, saunas, etc. Balneotherapy procedures are very popular among tourists: mud baths, inhalations, bathing in mineral waters. The best hotels in Čatež are Hotel Terme and Hotel Čatež.
- Dolenjske-Toplice is another popular resort in Slovenia for thermal recreation, specializing in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. In addition to the standard medical services provided to visitors, there are excellent conditions for hiking - a picturesque hilly landscape dotted with castles, rivers and lakes and interesting excursion programs. One of the best hotels, according to travelers, are Hotel Vital and Hotel Kristal.
- Lendava is a small mineral spa in Slovenia , the main feature of which is treatment with unique paraffin waters. It is believed that bathing in such baths helps to get rid of psoriasis and severe rheumatic pains, and also strengthens the nervous system. Since the resort is relatively small, there are only two hotels on its territory - Hotel Lipa and Hotel Lipov gaj.