Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Adlešič Beekeepers; 307 02 37; Purga 5)
While passing through the village of
Purga
just north of Adlešiči, visit the Čebelar Adlešič. The family will be happy to show you
their hives, explain all things apiarian, and sell you their honey and
domača medica
(homemade mead).
Pobrežje Castle
The ruins of 16th-century Pobrežje Castle, on a steep rock above the Kolpa River about
1km northeast of Purga, are worth exploring.
CASTLE
Activities
Much of the Slovenian riverbank from Fučkovci, just north of Adlešiči, as far southwest
as Stari Trg ob Kolpi forms the
Kolpa Country Park
(Kolpa Krajinski Park; 356 52
40;
www.kp-kolpa.si
;
information centre Adlešiči 15)
, a protected area of natural wonders
and cultural monuments. The
Žagar farmhouse
( 306 44 41, 041 609 920;
zvonko.zagar@volja .net)
in Damelj (house No 11), southwest of Vinica, rents canoes and
minirafts (per day €15 to €18) and organises river excursions. There's rapid-water kayak-
ing from Stari Trg, 20km upriver, to Vinica costing €20, organised by
Grand Kolpa
(
305 51 01, 041 740 798;
www.grandkolpa-sp.si
;
Stari Trg ob Kolpi 15)
. It also rents ca-
noes and rafts.
From Adlešiči, two easy
hikes
to nearby hills afford great views of the surrounding
countryside. To get to
Mala Plešivica
(341m), walk south along a marked trail for about
half an hour. A short distance to the west is a sinkhole with a water source called Voden-
ica; steps lead down to the source, where you'll find a large stone vault.
Velika Plešivica
(363m), topped with a 12th-century church, is about an hour's walk northwest of Adlešiči.
The
Tourist Destination Bela Krajina
brochure, available from the TICs in Metlika and
Črnomelj, includes suggested itineraries.
Sleeping & Eating
Grabrijanovi Farmhouse €
( 040 391 286, 307 00 70; Adlešiči 5; r per person €24; Mar-mid-Jan; )
This
farmhouse, with five rooms and one apartment on the main road 500m from the Kolpa in
Adlešiči, is one of the better choices in the area and the food gets rave reviews. Bikes are
available for free to guests.
GUESTHOUSE
