Slovenia Travel Guide

It's difficult to imagine that a small country could offer so many natural sights, but Slovenia boasts some absolutely exceptional scenery that is moreover incredibly diverse. From the Julian Alps and the other mountain chains in the country, with almost 30 summers of more than 2,000 m (including the majestic mount Triglav) to verdant pastures, not forgetting the fantastic grottos you find in Slovenia, this small country is the envy of its neighbours. It also offers exceptional flora and fauna, with bears, lynx and particularly rare plant species.

Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital is a modestly sized city with only 300,000 inhabitants. A sort of miniature Prague, the city is overflowing with charm, with its beautiful Austro-Hungarian-style buildings and its tiny emerald-coloured river spanned by superb bridges. Adding to its charm, in nice weather, the cafes in the city fill with smiling passers-by, while on cold winter nights, the inns and other underground bars veritably throb with the energy of this young and festive city.

Granted, the coastline of Slovenia is more than twenty times smaller than that of neighbouring Croatia – but smaller doesn't have to mean inferior! Quite the opposite: all it'll take to convince you is a visit to one of the two main cities on the Slovenian coast: Kiran or Koper. These both boast a magnificent old town with a Venetian influence, with a maze of tangled streets from which church spires and red-tiled roofs poke out. There are many seaside resorts where you'll be able to make the most of this small stretch of coastline, dipping your toes in the azure-blue waters of the Adriatic.

Fans of sport will love Slovenia, especially given that each season offers a variety of fantastic opportunities! Incredible hikes in the Julian Alps in Summer, skiing and ice-skating in Winter, white-water rafting in Spring meltwater, but also kayaking, mountain biking, canyoning...the list could go on. If you enjoy sport, don't hesitate: Slovenia is the destination for you!

At a cultural crossroads, between Italy, Austria and the Balkans, Slovenia borrows a little of the respective influences of each of these countries, resulting in a rich gastronomy which you're sure to love: delicious meats, perfect risottos, flavoured with olive oil or fresh truffles, sea food and fish, or more generous dishes based around breaded meat, there's a vast range of Slovenian cuisine available at very decent prices. Particularly given the incredible amount of local wines and spirits which accompany these feasts!