Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bovec
The biggest town in the area, Bovec (BOH-vets) has a happening main square and all the
tourist amenities. It's best known as a hub for whitewater adventure sports. While not ex-
actly quaint, Bovec is charming enough to qualify as a good lunch stop or overnight home
base. If nothing else, it's a nice jolt of civilization wedged between the alpine cliffs.
Orientation to Bovec
Tourist Information
ThehelpfulTIonthemainsquareoffersatownmapandbrochure,fliersonmountainbiking
and water sports, and hiking and rafting maps (June-Sept daily 8:30-20:30, Oct-May daily
9:00-12:00 & 14:00-17:00 except closed Sat-Sun in Nov-April, Trg Golobarskih Žrtev 8,
tel. 05/384-1919, www.bovec.si ) .
Arrival in Bovec
The main road skirts Bovec, but you can turn off (watch for signs on the right) to take the
road that goes through the heart of town, then rejoins the main road farther along. As you
approach the city center, you can't miss the main square, Trg Golobarskih Žrtev, with the
TI and a good restaurant (described later, under “Eating in Bovec”). You'll find a big, free
parking lot behind the Mercator supermarket (on the left on the way into town, just before
the main square), and a few pay parking spaces on or near the square itself.
Activities in Bovec
As the de facto capital of Slovenia's “Adrenaline Valley,” there are many opportunities to
enjoy the nature all around Bovec.
Adventure Sports
Themainactivity intheSo č aValleyisgettingoutontherushing,crystal-clear watersofthe
river.Themainoptionsarerafting,kayaking,andhydrospeeding(amasochisticvariationon
boogie boarding—lying face-down on a short surfboard, and shooting headfirst toward the
rapids). The official season is March 15 until October 31, but outside of summer, the frigid
water is less appealing and fewer companies operate. From an adrenaline perspective, these
activities are best in spring—when the water is highest—and tamer in summer. By fall, wa-
ter levels are even lower.
Search WWH ::




Custom Search