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The green story of Slovenia 8
Destinations which hold the gold Slovenia Green Destination Accolade
Only one step from the city to green nature Slovenia is a country of green towns and places with rich cultural heritage. A particularity of Slovenian towns is that you can have one foot in the city and the other one in green nature. Take a walk round Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, which is one of the greenest European cities in terms of the scope of green public surfaces per resident. Explore the abundance of cultural heritage, lively atmosphere in the city centre, which is closed to motor traffic, and spoil your taste buds with a diverse array of flavours.
Pamper yourself in green Fresh air and healthy waters are some of the key elements attracting lovers of green tourism to Slovenia. You will find all of the above when visiting Podčetrtek, which prides itself on the golden Slovenia Green label. Indulge in the thermal pleasures of Terme Olimia and explore the green surroundings of the Kozjansko Regional Park. Stroll among the vineyards, enjoy chocolate in the Olimje Chocolate Shop or learn about the third-oldest pharmacy in Europe and the herbal garden of the Olimje Minorite Monastery.
Green image of paradise Bled, with its heavenly image of the lake with an island, a mighty castle on a rock, and an incredible backdrop with the surrounding Alpine peaks, is one of the most beautiful Alpine gems. In addition to natural and cultural treasures, it is also special due to its beneficial climate and thermal springs with lake water. All of this contributes to Bled’s commitment to sustainable development. Take a ride on Lake Bled and reach its island on a traditional boat – pletnas - an electric boat, or you can even row there yourself. Learn about the lake’s surrounding area with the help of fijakerji, traditional horse- drawn buggies. You can explore Bled and its surroundings by electric bicycles too. You can also contribute to the green mentality by throwing rubbish into dedicated containers, thus observing Bled’s commitment to the Zero Waste concept.
Rogaška Slatina Rogaška Slatina became world-renowned due to its unique Donat Mg mineral water, which has the highest magnesium content in the world. Legend has it that the medicinal mineral springs were discovered by Pegasus, a winged horse, which can also be seen on Rogaška Slatina’s coat-of-arms. Today, a world-class medical centre is responsible for your health and wellness, and you can also enjoy beneficial energy by taking a stroll through the Spa Park, which is considered to be the town’s green heart. Rogaška Slatina is famous for its world-class hand-made crystal. If you happen to be in the Rogaška Slatina area, hike up to the summit of Boč Hill in the easternmost part of the Karavanke Alps, where you can see the protected pasque flower, a light purple flower that is usually in bloom around Easter.
Komen Karst landscape is an extremely sensitive ecosystem that
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