- Medical resorts in Slovenia
- Beach resorts in Slovenia
- Active and athletic
- Ski resorts in Slovenia
- TOP 3 best resorts in Slovenia
Little Slovenia contains absolutely all the conditions necessary to call the country a European resort paradise. It is no coincidence that the former Yugoslav Republic is so popular among fans of recreational recreation - beach and skiing, walking and gastronomic, educational and contemplative.
The best Slovenian resorts offer their fans an amazing variety of leisure options: top-level spa treatments, excursions along the ancient streets of medieval cities, boating on the impeccable surface of lakes, sunbathing on the pristine beaches of the magnificent Adriatic, enjoying the mountain air on alpine ski slopes and enjoying acquaintance with Slovenian cuisine and wines.
Medical resorts in Slovenia
Slovenia's unknown generous hand poured many natural resources, and the mineral waters of its life-giving springs are on this list. Slovenia's spa resorts use all its natural factors and the latest scientific medical developments. As a result, effective health programs are obtained, for the sake of which thousands of people who want to heal and rejuvenate come to the Balkans every year:
- The name of the Dobrna resort speaks for itself: here you will become kind in the very old Slavonic sense of the word. Dobrna sanatoriums treat dozens of ailments, including gynecological and urological diseases, pathologies of the musculoskeletal and vascular systems. The doctors of the resort's medical centers use thermal waters in their programs and make on their basis applications, mud wraps, massages and douches. Pearl baths, laser therapy, aqua gymnastics and special programs for the treatment of the spine are also popular in Dobrna. They are developed by specialists in kinesiotherapy and the procedures are carried out in the pools with the same thermal water. In the wellness complexes that doctors Dobrna recommend to patients, there are definitely walking and cycling in the vicinity of the resort, excursions to the arboretum, swimming in pools with mineral thermal water from local springs and visiting the surrounding attractions.
- In Šmarješka Toplice, diseases of the cardiovascular system are successfully treated and postoperative patients are rehabilitated. The waters of local springs contain the entire periodic table and are indispensable for metabolic disorders, urological diseases and gastrointestinal disorders. The arsenal of doctors of the wellness centers of the famous Slovenian resort includes modern diagnostic equipment and the latest techniques developed by doctors around the world. And in the Vitarium spa complex in Šmarješka Toplice, you will be helped to become younger and more beautiful: the clients of the salon are offered a variety of weight loss and detox programs.
- Patients of the thermal complex Panonske Terme in Radenci leave their holiday happy. The wellness facilities offered by its doctors live up to the name of the resort, and its guests return home full of strength and energy. The Radenci complex uses the thermal waters of local springs, which fill a dozen pools for various purposes. Water and sapropel wraps in Radenci treat diseases of the heart and blood vessels, kidneys and the digestive system, reproductive organs and joints. Traditionally, the doctors of the thermal complex use all the achievements of modern medicine, and patients choose, among other procedures, therapeutic gymnastics, electro- and kinesiotherapy, hydro-massage baths and inhalations.
All medical resorts in Slovenia have exclusive copyright programs for the treatment of dozens of diseases of various etiologies. At the same time, the cost of procedures and course complexes is significantly lower than in the resorts of other European countries. Often Russian-speaking specialists work in medical and recreational complexes, and therefore Slovenian balneological resorts are very popular among compatriots.
Beach resorts in Slovenia
The Adriatic coastline in Slovenia is not very long - only about forty kilometers. But each seaside resort is a real Mediterranean pearl, and a vacation in Slovenia is usually chosen by lovers of beautiful landscapes, good service, and at the same time not too expensive pleasures.
Izola is a small town and quite quiet even at the height of summer. During the day, its central beach is a place of attraction for all holidaymakers. It is small but well equipped with everything you need. The beach is pebbly, and therefore there are not many family tourists with kids. In high season, the city beach may seem too crowded, and then fans of a more secluded holiday go to the wilderness on the coast of Simon's Bay or to the Belvedere hill in the vicinity of Isola. A strong wind is a frequent visitor to the seaside in Izola, and therefore the resort is attractive for fans of windsurfing and sailing regatta lovers.
Despite the fact that Pirana beach is covered with pebbles, this resort in Slovenia is considered one of the best and most popular. Piran has a very clean sea and the depth starts relatively close to the coast. This is eagerly used by divers who come to the resort to dive. The subject of their interest is the underwater caves at Cape Madonna. There is a dive center on the shore, where a course in the basics of diving can be taken very inexpensively.
Slovenian rocky beaches are not very suitable for families with little ones, but older children are happy to sunbathe on the pebbles and enjoy the clean sea and warm sun. But in hotels almost everywhere there are children's pools and playgrounds, so resting with little tourists on the territory of the hotel is also a good option to spend a vacation in Slovenia with the whole family.
Active and athletic
If a beach holiday is not your format and you prefer active walks, excursions and outdoor sports to lazy pastime, come to Bohinj. Located on the shores of one of the most picturesque lakes in Europe, Bohinj is perfect for an active vacation. Moreover, it is very interesting to relax on the shores of the lake both in summer and in winter.
Bohinj is located in a national park at the foot of Triglav Mountain. In winter, in the resort you can go downhill skiing, snowboarding, storming the slopes and on the equipped trails, and going down the virgin lands. There are several winter sports centers in the Bohinj ski area, and in each of them there are equipment rental points and schools with instructors, among whom there are Russian-speaking ones. Other winter activities include cross-country skiing, ice skating, dog sledding, ice fishing and walking to a freezing mountain waterfall.
Spring on the shores of Bohinj begins the season for fans of mountaineering and rock climbing, kayoning, paragliding and rafting on mountain rivers. All kinds of fish are found in the waters of Bohinj and the rivers flowing into it, and fishing is another popular hobby among tourists vacationing on the shores of the most beautiful Slovenian lake.
Ski resorts in Slovenia
Decorated with snow-capped mountain peaks, Slovenia is beautiful in a special way during Christmas and New Years. Its mild climate makes it possible to comfortably engage in winter sports, and therefore alpine skiing is very popular among the residents of the country and its guests.
Bovec resort is located above all among others in Slovenia. Its trails start at 2000 m above sea level, and they are laid on the slopes of the Julian Alps in the Triglav National Park. This resort has the longest skiing season in the country, and skiers are storming the slopes until the end of April. Bovec is perfect for family holidays. The resort has slopes for both beginners and confident skiers, and a special children's slope will appeal to young athletes. For those who have been skiing for a long time and confidently, the Krnitsa trail is recommended, the degree of difficulty of which requires passing it only under the guidance of a guide. A significant plus for the arguments for Bovets is the possibility of purchasing a single ski pass for skiing in the nearest Austrian and Italian resorts.
Lists of the best ski resorts in Slovenia would not be complete without Maribor Pohorje. Located next to the border with Austria, this resort is the largest and most popular in the country. The three ski areas of Maribor Pohorje are located at different heights. All of them are connected by a system of lifts, and the total length of their ski slopes exceeds 40 km. The resort has slopes for beginners and confident skiers, and the most challenging runs are marked in black and red. The resort is justly proud of its artificial snowmaking system. Its modern cannons allow the skiing season to be extended up to 3.5 months a year. In the evenings, one of the trails of Pohorje Maribor is illuminated, which is a must for the guests of the resort. The ApreSki program includes a visit to the thermal center with wellness programs, relaxing in a hammam, tasting the best Balkan cuisine in restaurants and numerous outdoor activities - from hot air balloon rides to dog sledding.
The alpine landscapes of the Kranjska Gora resort are not its only advantage. Alpine skiing is in high esteem here and the tracks are always well-groomed, and the lifts function without a hitch. Located in the Triglav Park, the resort is famous for its off-piste entertainment. Outdoor activities typically include dog sledding, snowshoeing, and snowboarding. In the indoor courts, you can play a game of tennis, and in the evenings there are numerous restaurants, bars, discos and even a casino waiting for tourists.
In the Slovenian part of the Alps, there are no too high peaks and glaciers, and the skiing season usually lasts from December to mid-March. But even this time is enough to enjoy winter Slovenia and fall in love with its best mountain resorts.
TOP 3 best resorts in Slovenia
Travel agency ratings often include the three most famous resorts in Slovenia, where hotels should be booked in advance - they are so popular among fans of high-quality and comfortable European holidays:
- You can spend a vacation or a vacation on Lake Bled at any time of the year, you will only have to change the equipment and accessories necessary for this. In summer, the shores of the lake become a paradise for beach lovers. The two recreational areas opposite the Villa Bled and Park hotels are particularly popular with tourists. The first beach is free, but there are almost no infrastructure facilities on it. The recreation area on the shore of Lake Bled at the Park Hotel is equipped with everything you need, but you will have to pay to enter this beach. Active entertainment in the warm season is golf on an excellent course, horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking excursions in the surrounding area. In winter, ski lovers come to the resort. The trails in the vicinity of Lake Bled are more suitable for beginners, but confident skiers will also like them. Buses deliver tourists from the hotels to the starting points. If you want to feel hotter, the general ski pass allows you to go to the slopes of the ski area of Kranjska Gora, located a couple of tens of kilometers from the lake. The picturesque surrounding landscapes are invariably awarded special admiration at the resort, and the ancient Bled castle at any time of the year serves as a magnificent backdrop that sets you in the most positive mood.
- Among the beach resorts, Portorož is invariably left in the TOP - the most famous, expensive and even a little fashionable by Slovenian standards. The city got its name from thousands of flowering rose bushes. The beach of the resort belongs to the city, admission to it is free, only for the use of umbrellas and sun loungers, if you need them, you will have to pay a few euros to the caretakers. The beach is sandy, along the sea there is a promenade with several restaurants, bars and eateries. In Portoroz, it is comfortable to relax with a family: playgrounds and animators work for children right on the beach. The hotels have clubs for young guests and children's pools during the high season. In addition to entertainment and sunbathing, Portorož offers its guests a rich wellness program. The resort has spa centers and wellness complexes that use sea salt, bottom silt of lakes and thermal waters. On their basis, various programs of medical and cosmetic procedures are created to help with respiratory diseases, neurological problems, infertility, obesity, gynecological pathologies and to combat stress.
- The world famous Donat Mg mineral water gushing from the springs of Rogaška Slatina is already a good reason to consider this town one of the best resorts in Slovenia. It is saturated with magnesium and serves as an ideal remedy for restoring the body's water-salt balance, violations of which become the cause of various diseases. In the thermal complexes and sanatoriums of the resort, various pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract and endocrine disorders are successfully cured. Rogaška Slatina specialists help patients with diabetes and obesity. The programs are built on the basis of healing water, which is involved in various procedures. Patients are offered balneotherapy and massage, therapeutic baths and wraps, inhalations and magnetic therapy manipulations. Wellness complexes of the resort consist of several pools filled with healing water. After treatment, guests of the resort play minigolf and tennis, learn the basics of horse riding and work out in the gyms. The resort hosts classical music evenings. In a word, a real paradise for those who decided to take care of their own health and relax in a measured and calm manner.
Compact Slovenia has a well thought out and well-functioning transport system. When choosing a resort for your upcoming vacation, rest assured that you can be mobile without too many problems. If you like to keep up with everything and everywhere, change your location! In just a couple of hours, you can easily move to another city, and you will appreciate the huge number of wonderful leisure opportunities that Slovenia is happy to offer its friends.
