A great month to visit Bovec Valley in Slovenia is during April since visitors can practice both winter as well as summer sports. Though skiing can be done on Kanin, the Bovec Valley is also ready for its summer tourist season. Both ice climbers as well as dog sleds are giving way to the fishermen who will try to catch the Soča trout. On the plateau above, horseback riding is being offered by a traditional holiday village.

Everyday is a new adventure especially when hiking on the well maintained trails surrounded with the preserved nature. Mountaineers are as well lured by the highest peaks of the Julian Alps which are Mt. Triglav, Mt. Jalovec, as well as Mt. Mangrt. If you don’t find excitement anymore with mountain trails, then you may try some steep cliffs with some reaching over 1,000 meters.

Beginners can also try some sports adventure like kayaking on the Soča and Koritnica rivers with the assistance of skilled guides. For experienced kayakers, then they may visit the Trnovo area. For cannoning and swimming, then they may glide across the waterfalls and crystal clear pools. Visitors can also try rafting since spring is the best time to do such activity because the water level is high. This suit both beginners and professionals. If still aren’t satisfied with the adventure, then you could opt paragliding which has been invented for Soca Valley.

Surely, you’ll have a great time in your adventure in Soca Valley. With all the things and sports adventure you can do, this will certainly be fun way to enjoy your spring and summer at one place.

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Soca Valley, one of the most visited places of Slovenia is situated in the eastern part of the famous Julian Alps in northwest Slovenia. It is famous for its bountiful waterfalls, pools, canyons, flora as well as fauna. It covers the municipalities namely Bovec, Kobarid and Tolmin with a land area of 942 kilometers squared.

Triglav National Park, the only Slovenian park plus the oldest park within Europe can be located in the heart of Soca Valley. It was named as Triglav after the highest peak within Slovenia. Another reason behind its fame is it contains a botanical garden which is the first alpine botanical garden within Slovenia. It is the home of the legendary Goldhorn, a supernatural white chamois with golden horns, which is said to have the power to re-establish its strength in nature. Plus, the valley holds a indisputable and varied well-preserved landscape which is great for walking, hiking, and bicycling anytime of the year, plus it features a skiing facility. Furthermore, one of Soca Valley’s most popular spot is the Soca River which is said to have an emerald – like water with wonderful streams, waterfalls and lush meadows. Soca Valley also offers water sports within the Soca River suitable for fishing as well as water rafting. Tourists can also opt to go skydiving, gliding, mountain biking, ski touring, climbing, potholing, golfing and a lot more. Visitors shouldn’t also miss the valley’s local culinary specialties like compe and cottage cheese, frika, poštóklja and prepared Soca trout. Within the area, craftsmen also sell locally made products made from wool, wax and Soca river pebbles.

With the fun, excitement and experience Soca Valley can offer to their visitors, surely it is one of the best places to be visited when in Slovenia. It has unlimited opportunities for adventure, peace as well as relaxation for families, friends, lovers, and athletes. Tour guides are also available upon request to aid the visitors to understand more the valley’s nature, history and people and to ensure that visitors experience will be memorable.

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For Sixth Annual “Places Rated” Destination done by The National Geographic traveler together with the National Geographic Society’s Center for Sustainable Destinations, Slovenia was ranked as the 5^th top world destination with 78 points. This honor given to deserving countries were based from a survey of the world’s most sought out travel destinations and magnificent tourism the country has to offer. Though one of the smallest countries in Europe, it never stopped Slovenia from getting the award. Here are the top 5 places in Slovenia which brought about its success as the 5^th top world destination.

1. Lake Bled

Lake Bled, a popular tourist attraction, is a glacial lake in northwestern Slovenia located in the Julian Alps. Its attractions include Bled Castle, Bled Island, churches, a variety of outdoor activities and natural sights, and more. Lake Bled itself is not large for an individual can possibly to walk around the perimeter of the lake in about three hours. Lake Bled has a breathtaking environment which happens to be surrounded by mountains and forest.

2. Soca Valley

Soca Valley is a hiking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, and fly-fishing haven for it is dominated by Europe’s most beautiful river, the Soca River. It is a 140 kilometer long river that runs from the western part of Slovenia to the northeastern part of Italy. The valley is full of wonderful colors, with pools, waterfalls, ravines and canyons. The emerald-colored water makes it know to be a “fairytale valley”. In the upper region of the Soca Valley, tourist could visit Bovec, town which offers world class adventure sports.

3. Julian Alps

If you’re an athlete who loves mountain biking, mountain hiking, or Nordic walking, you opt to go to Julian Alps. Julian Alps, carved with white limestone, is the highest mountain range in Slovenia which can be reached from three different directions, Dolina Sedmerih Jezer, Voje valley, or. Pokljuka. Its highest peak is Mount Triglav where the Triglav National Park protects the area. While traversing the Julian Alps, you can see the soaring peaks, rivers with clear water, thick forest, deep valleys, with meadows filled with flowers, and breathtaking waterfalls.

4. National Gallery (Narodna galerija)

The National Gallery of Slovenia is the main art museum which contains a lot of large visual collections. The building where the National Gallery can be located was constructed in 1896. It was also served as the city’s center for performances by numerous national societies because of its 160-seating capacity plus its basement contains a gymnasium. From 1918 upto the present time, the National Gallery has been the home of Slovenia art collections from the Middles ages upto the 20^th century. It is open from 10:00 – 18:00 Mondays, and admission is free on Saturdays after 14:00 and is closed during Holidays.

5. Saint Nicholas Church

Saint Nicholas Church located in Ljubljana, Slovenia was consecrated in 1707, 6 years after the construction of the building was started. The church was fashioned and dedicated to St. Nicholas by the boatmen and fishermen of Ljubljana. The interiors of the church are not remarkably huge however beautiful for it contains a lot of frescoes line which line the archways, with a vaulted ceiling above the altar. It has been a well-known tourist attraction for the ambiance within the church depicts 1,250 years of Christianity in Slovenia which brings excitement and amazement to its visitors.

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