Low cost flights have opened up destinations in Europe that were previously almost unknown. Discover Slovenia, and find out why this little gem of a country is a closely guarded secret of savvy travellers.
Fly in to Ljubljana, the capital city, and you’re arriving right in the heart of the country. There’s plenty to do here, with Roman ruins, bridges over the Ljubljanica River, and an impressive cathedral. Squares and winding streets are great for shopping or a coffee break. If you want to go further afield, a good road and rail network makes it easy to explore the rest of the country.
The northwest of the country, close to Italy and Austria, has an Alpine feel, with its mountain passes, pine forests, placid lakes and cosy wooden chalets. Lake Bled, and the castle perched on the island at its centre, is a popular attraction, but nearby Lake Bohinj is quieter, and a great place to enjoy swimming, sunbathing or watersports. Another popular destination is Postojna Cave, with its stalagmite and stalactite formations, while nearby Predjama Castle nestles in the mouth of a cave. In the Triglav national park, you’ll find lakes and waterfalls, as well as the country’s highest mountain, Mount Triglav.
Slovenia is part of the European Union and uses the euro. You’ll find that food, drink and other goods are priced cheaply, especially outside the main tourist areas, and there are plenty of options for accommodation on a budget, too. Book using Budgetair.co.uk and you can save on flights, too, making this an economical as well as an unusual holiday. Their easy to use search engine will find you great deals from all the big name airlines.
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