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Slovenia<\/em> may be one of the smallest countries in Central Europe<\/em>, but within the 20,000 square kilometers it occupies you\u2019ll find some of the worlds most beautiful lakes, rivers, valleys, and hiking paths; making it an eco-friendly travelers paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is just a brief glimpse of all the things<\/a> to do in Slovenia that even the least likely outdoor adventurer will love.<\/p>\n\n\n

1. Have a swim in Lake Bled<\/h2>\n\n\n\"Lake<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Possibly Slovenia\u2019s<\/em> most recognisable natural landmark outside of the country, Lake Bled<\/em>\n is an ideal place to spend<\/a> the summer months when the water temperature\n settles around 25 degrees Celsius, which is just perfect for all the \nswimming you should definitely do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lake<\/a> itself is a beautiful \nemerald green that is calm enough to take a boat out on or to kayak \nacross. If you\u2019d rather keep your feet upon the ground then enjoying the\n features of the lake, the central island with the church upon it, and \nthe majestic snow capped Alpine mountains that surround it is equally as\n enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing you really must do before leaving<\/a> Lake Bled<\/em> is to try their famous sweet called Kremna Rezina<\/em>, a custard cream cake topped with a slice of puff pastry. It\u2019s almost certain that you won\u2019t be able to leave without ordering at least two or three plates of this more-ish<\/em> dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n

2. Take a ferry along the river in Ljlubjana<\/h2>\n\n\n

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By Mihael Grmek<\/a> – Own work<\/span>, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a>, Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Placed within the geographical centre<\/a> of Slovenia<\/strong>, Ljubljana is a small city that has many big ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city design is classical and shares many common features with several cities across the former united state<\/a> of Yugoslavia, but much of the centre itself is inspired by classic Slovenian heritage and the Baroque movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of all the enjoyable elements of this vastly independent and increasingly alternative city is the river Ljubljanica<\/em> which runs directly through the centre. The summer months present the perfect time to take a ferry along the river before debarking to explore the central market that sits alongside the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. Walk around the old town square of Piran<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Situated on the furthest South-Western point of Slovenia<\/em>, Piran<\/strong>\n is a beautiful coastal town in which you can easily spend a whole \nweekend in quiet solitude either walking around the old town, or \nswimming out in the water once you\u2019ve dived from one of the towns many \npiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For visitors visiting Piran after having already traveled<\/a> to Italy, what you see may feel familiar \u2013 and for good reason<\/strong>. This small port town was part of the large and expansive Venetian Empire<\/em> for over 500 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Piran today is entirely Slovenian and you can feel that through the people you meet and the culture you\u2019ll experience during your holiday<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

4. Hike along the So\u010da river valley<\/h2>\n\n\n

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By Florian Jesse<\/a> – Own work<\/span>, CC0<\/a>, Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considered to be one of the most beautiful natural sites in the world<\/a>, the emerald blue waters of the So\u010da River<\/em>\n have been attracting nature enthusiasts for decades who use the river \nfor river rafting and kayaking, which the wild waters are perfect for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The So\u010da<\/em>\n valley is also perfect for those who wish to stay a little dryer too, \nwith several hiking paths open to both the slower beginner hiker and the\n experienced off-path climber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the most adventurous the valley is also perfect for a number of more extreme things<\/a> to do, with paragliding as the most popular choice. Given how beautiful the green fields and hills look, seeing it from the viewpoint of a bird must be an holiday<\/a> experience to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

5. Take a long ski jump at Planica<\/h2>\n\n\n\"Take<\/a>\n\n\n\n

One of the most popular things to do<\/a> in Slovenia is to ski, \nand given how many beautiful mountain ranges there are to ski down<\/a> it\u2019s \nnot at all surprising that the country is host to some of the best \nroutes and jumps in Europe<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a keen skier planning to spend your winter holidays<\/a> in Slovenia and you\u2019re looking to do something a little more adventurous, be sure to spend a day at Planica, the spiritual home of ski jumping in the country and where a annual jumping competition has been held since 1934.<\/p>

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