Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Teran Wine
This ruby-red, peppery wine with high acidity is made from Slovenian Re-
fošk grapes and pairs beautifully with
pršut
and black olives
Groats
If Slovenian cooking has a signature side, it would have to these stick-to-your-ribs
barley or buckwheat groats
Prekmurska gibanica
Slovenia's tongue-twister dessert is a rich concoction of pastry
filled with poppy seeds, walnuts, apples, raisins and cheese and topped with cream
Outdoor Activities
Slovenia is an active holiday destination. And while hiking and biking are still the most
popular ways to play, there are lots of chances to swim, boat, raft or jump out of a plane.
Rafting the Soča
The signature Slovenian outdoor adventure involves a breath-taking
float down one of Europe's fastest and most beautiful rivers (
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Adrenaline
A growing number of operators, particularly at Bovec, Bled and Bohinj - of-
fer the chance to try ballooning, canyoning and paragliding, among other instant rushes
Caving
Slovenia has dozens of caves; the one at Škocjan has walls that run 100m high.
Postojna Cave is pretty amazing as well. (
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Skiing
The Julian Alps offers myriad chances to hit the slopes. Kranjska Gora is the
centre of the country's ski universe, but is just one of several popular resorts. (
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Mt Triglav
Slovenia's only national park covers a huge swath of Slovenian turf in the
northwest; it's a world of rivers, streams, waterfalls and hiking trails (
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Unique Sleeps
Why stay in a hotel when a bunk in a former prison beckons or a shepherd offers his lean-
to with a view of the starry night sky free of charge?
