- Slovenia: where is the “European health resort” located?
- How to get to Slovenia?
- Holidays in Slovenia
- Slovenian beaches
- Souvenirs from Slovenia
Not all travelers know where Slovenia is - a country where tourists flock twice a year - in winter (such resorts as Bovec and Kranjska Gora are popular) and in July-September, when the water warms up to + 20˚C. As for the off-season, this time is suitable for relaxation in thermal spas (Terme Zreče, Moravske Toplice).
Slovenia: where is the “European health resort” located?
The location of Slovenia (the capital is Ljubljana, the country's area is 20,236 sq. Km, the water area is 122 sq. Km) - Central Europe (the pre-Alpine part of the Balkan Peninsula). In the northern part it is bordered by Austria (330 km. Borders), in the west - Italy (200 km), in the south and east - Croatia (500 km), in the east - Hungary (100 km). The state has access to the Adriatic Sea, and “lies” on the Istrian peninsula, where the port city of Koper is located.
The northwest of Slovenia is occupied by the Eastern Alps, the south by the Dinaric Highlands (includes the Karst Plateau), the northeast by the Pannonian Plain, and the northwest by the Julian Alps. The highest point is the 2860-meter Triglav Mountain.
Slovenia consists of Zasavsky, Sredneslovensky, Gorenjsky, Savinja, Pomursky, Korushsky and other regions (there are 12 in total).
How to get to Slovenia?
You can get to Slovenia directly with Aeroflot or Adria Airways in 3 hours (arrival - Ljubljana airport). On the way, you can stop at the Prague airport, which is why the trip will last 6.5 hours, Podgorica - 13.5 hours, Vienna - 7.5 hours.
Those who need to be at one of the Adriatic resorts in Slovenia will be offered a charter flight to the Croatian Pula. From it to Portoroz (to get there by plane from Moscow, you need to stop in Ljubljana and spend about 6 hours on the road) - 100 km.
If you wish, you can get to Slovenia by rail: in this case, tourists are advised to get to Vienna by train moving along the Moscow - Nice route (departure - Belorussky railway station). You can get from the Austrian capital to the Slovenian capital by one of the daily trains running in this direction.
Holidays in Slovenia
In Slovenia, tourists are interested in Ljubljana (famous for the Triple Bridge, Tivoli Park, Ljubljana Castle, St. George's Chapel, the fountain of the Three wall with towers), Strunyan (they call here to heal those suffering from skin, neurological, musculoskeletal and respiratory system ailments; in addition, Strunyan has 5 tennis courts), Bovec (equipped with ski slopes on the slopes of Mount Kanin; for beginners, the “Chezsocha” trails are suitable and “Ravelnik”, and for the pros there is a track “Krnitsa”), the Savica waterfall (to see the water flow falling from a 70-meter height, you will have to leave behind more than 540 steps).
Slovenian beaches
- Portoroz Beach: is a loose sandy beach, the equipment of which is represented by clubs, a casino, a water park, a yacht club, and a beach equipment rental point.
- Koper Beach: vacationers with children flock to this pebbly beach with a gentle entry into the sea.
- Bled Beach: you can swim in Lake Bled in July-September, as thermal springs are located under it (+ 24˚C). The lake has 2 beaches - paid, well-equipped (located next to the Park Bled hotel) and free (located near Vila Bled).
Souvenirs from Slovenia
Those leaving Slovenia should buy tulles and tapestries, lace and wickerwork, crystal, quilted pillows and blankets, cosmetics based on Slovenian thermal water, chocolate, honey, pumpkin oil, painted clay jugs, Pascarel underwear.
