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ESSENTIALS
Kobarid's Tourist Information Office (Gregor c i c eva 8; & 05/380-0490; www.
lto-sotocje.si) is very helpful. Bovec Tourist Information Centre (Trg golobarskih
z rtev 8; & 05/389-6444; www.bovec.si) is largely geared toward providing informa-
tion about sports activities, but will also help you find accommodations.
WHERE TO STAY
Dodra Vila Bovec This handsome villa in Bovec offers a touch of class in a
town that's generally geared more toward sporty types than those who prefer their
adventures wrapped in elegance. It's easily the most gracious place in town, where,
after a grueling day on the slopes, you can kick back in a wine cellar, a private in-house
cinema, or a library-style drawing room that's perfect for a glass of Slovene wine in
front of the fireplace. There's also a smart restaurant where fresh trout is always a sure
thing. Guest rooms are big and bright with high ceilings and dark wood floors; crisp
white linens and beautiful bathrooms score high points. Should you be tempted to
leave the villa's pleasing comforts, your hostess, Andreja, and her staff can help you
book a variety of activities, from horseback-riding to sky diving.
Mala vas 112, 5230 Bovec. & 05/389-6400/3. Fax [phone]. www.dobra-vila-bovec.com. 12 units. 110 €
($138) double. Rates include breakfast and taxes. Amenities: Restaurant; wine cellar; laundry; library; sports and
adventure activities; rooftop viewing area; computer access; cinema. In room:TV, minibar, DVD player, Internet.
Hisa Franko Casa Just 3km (1 3 ⁄ 4 miles) west of Kobarid, on the way to
the Italian border, Hi s a Franko is pure delight—the creative expression of husband-
and-wife team Ana Ro s and Valter Kramar. Gorgeous, simple, and dramatic, each
guest room is designed to a particular color theme, and offers slick comfort. Choos-
ing a favorite is difficult as each unit has a different shape and design, but all offer
wooden floors, smart furniture, silk drapes, and plenty of space. Room nos. 9 and 10
share an amazing enclosed terrace with a chill-out lounge vibe, where you can relax on
clever armchairs that light up. With the emphasis firmly on relaxation, there are no
telephones, and you need to specify if you'd like to have a television or sound system
in your room. A recommended outing is a picnic lunch at Nadia River, which has
Slovenia's cleanest and warmest water, naturally heated by white riverbed rocks.
Staro selo 1, 5222 Kobarid. & 05/389-4120. Fax [phone]. www.hisafranko.com. 10 units. Aug 8-Apr 20 and
Oct 1-Dec 25: 90

Value

€ -113 € ($113-$141) double; Apr 20-Oct 1 and Dec 25-Jan 8: 96 € -119 € ($120-$149) double.

Rates include breakfast. 21 ($7.50-$8.75) discount per

night for stays of 3 days or more. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; wine cellar; room service; laundry; bike rental; picnic
arrangements; library and CD collection. In room: Minibar; TV, hi-fi, hair dryer all by request.
Hotel Hvala What started as a family restaurant in 1976 recently celebrated
its first decade. A great three-floor hotel, this is the best place to stay in the center of
Kobarid. The spotless accommodations have toothpaste-white walls and straightfor-
ward modern furniture. Guest rooms also have balconies and good-size bathrooms,
most of which have tubs. While the main focus is on the extremely popular downstairs
restaurant, your hosts will take excellent care of you, treating you like a guest in their
home, and helping you get in touch with your adventurous side through one of the
local activity companies, X Point.
Trg svobode 1, 5222 Kobarid. & 05/389-9300. Fax [phone]. www.topli-val-sp.si. 31 units. 90 € ($113) double;
125

€ ($26) extra bed; 7 € ($8.75) cot; 1.10 € ($1.40) tax. 6 € -7 €

Value

($169) suite; 30% discount for children under 12. Rates include breakfast. Ameni-
ties: Restaurant; bar; sauna; room service; laundry; bike rental; fishing; adventure-activity assistance. In room:TV, hair
dryer.

€ ($156) family room; 135 €