Slovenia is part of the once large Yugoslavia, and now an independent state. The tourism industry is one of the main pillars on which the local economy is based. Holidays in Slovenia in December are comfortable and serene. Medical resorts located near thermal springs are ready to receive tourists at any time of the year. Ski resorts in winter are at their peak of popularity.
Weather
Slovenia's climate depends on the influence of the Alps, which close the territory from the piercing wind from the north, and the Adriatic Sea. On the coast, it is characterized as Mediterranean, in the central and northern parts - moderately continental. Winter is cool, frosts are rare, in the mountains it is snowy, which pleases lovers of outdoor activities.
Recreation, entertainment
The main rest is associated with treatment or mountain skiing. The most popular health resorts are Rogaska Slatina, Strunjan, Radenci, Moravske Toplice. Among the ski resorts, tourists noted Mariborske Pohorje, Bovec and Kranjska Gora.
Choosing Bovec for active recreation, a tourist can participate in off-piste skiing competitions, as well as visit the Triglav National Reserve, named after the beautiful mountain, which is associated with the ancient legend of the chamois with golden horns, which stores its wealth here.
The largest Slovenian ski resort is Mariborsko Pohorje. It is here that the most ardent supporters of snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and sledding from the mountains gather. The nearby town of Maribor will delight lovers of medieval history.
Shopping
All basic souvenir products are tied to bees. Due to the fact that beekeeping in this country is at the forefront and is assiduously supported by the authorities, this could not but be reflected in souvenirs. Here is the most delicious honey, and tourists are ready to offer any varieties. Small, decoratively painted hives, candles made of real beeswax, various wax figurines - a good memory of Slovenia.
Holidays, events
The main holidays timed to coincide with Christmas and New Year take place in the Slovenian capital. There is even a name of its own "merry December in old Ljubljana", which reflects the main purpose of the celebration - fun and tasty. Children are looking forward to the Slovenian Father Frost, who arrives in the country, driving not deer, but white Lipizzaners (representatives of the local horse breed).
