SLOVENIA


SLOVENIA


KEY HIGHLIGHTS Slovenia offers excellent conditions for a huge variety of outdoor sports, and lays claim to the third-largest area of forest in Europe. It’s home to more than 10,000km of well-marked hiking and biking trails, which stretch through dynamic terrain from the Alps to the Mediterranean. Slovenia is known for its abundance of water sources, from rivers and lakes to thermal and mineral water springs, plus 14 certified thermal and spa resorts which are popular with athletes thanks to their muscle-healing properties, but also draw in those looking to relax in a scenic setting.


HIDDEN GEMS For an ideal city break, head to the charming city of Ljubljana, named the European Green Capital for 2016. Postojna cave is also well worth recommending; here


visitors can discover an intriguing, mysterious underground world while encountering the caves’ newly hatched ‘baby dragons’, an ancient type of salamander. Beyond that, the picturesque


Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj in the Alps can be explored year-round, and at Soca Valley you’ll find various water activities on one of the most beautiful alpine rivers in the world.


UNIQUE SELLING POINTS Slovenia is one of Europe’s most sustainable and eco-friendly destinations, leading the industry when it comes to communicating its sustainability goals with both the general public and the travel sector. Ljubljana’s commitment to eco- friendly living was recognised with the European Green Capital Award. The country’s varied activities


and diverse landscapes are also an important draw: the Alps, the


Mediterranean, the Karst and the Pannonian Plain are all found here. Combined with a warm and welcoming


atmosphere and friendly people, these give Slovenia a unique appeal.


CONTACT MLADEN LJUBISIC, HEAD OF UK & IRELAND COMMUNICATIONS EMAIL: MLADEN.LJUBISIC@SLOVENIA. INFO PHONE: 07598 607517 WEBSITE: SLOVENIA. INFO


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FOOD: TRY ‘PREKMURSKA GIBANICA’ (LAYERED CAKE), MADE OF LAYERS OF WALNUTS, POPPY SEEDS, CURD AND APPLES.


WINE: IT MAY COME AS A SURPRISE BUT SLOVENIA IS A PERFECT DESTINATION FOR WINE LOVERS, WITH 14 WINE-GROWING REGIONS. A MUST-TRY IS SAUVIGNON FROM THE JERUZALEM WINE REGION.


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SCENERY: DUE TO ITS RELATIVELY SMALL SIZE, SLOVENIA IS EASY TO EXPLORE BY CAR, AND ITS DIVERSE LANDSCAPES MEAN YOU CAN ENJOY VERY DIFFERENT SCENERY WITHIN AN HOUR’S DRIVING.


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