Where to relax in Slovenia in 2021? We made a selection of popular sea and thermal resorts. Current prices for food, tours, accommodation, entertainment and transportation. Tips and reviews of tourists about holidays in Slovenia with and without children. Map of the resorts of Slovenia in Russian and with a description.
Slovenia is a small cozy country in the Balkans. Despite its modest territory, it has a rich history and entertainment for all tastes. In summer they swim in the sea and relax on clean beaches, in winter they ski in the mountains. And the famous thermal resorts with mineral springs welcome tourists all year round.
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Holiday seasons in Slovenia
Slovenia is a country where mountain peaks, clean lakes, seaside and dense forests coexist. This is not the hottest European resort and will appeal to those accustomed to the temperate climate. The average air temperature in the summer months is +23 ... + 25 ° C, but in July and August it sometimes rises to +27 ... + 29 ° C. The water warms up to +20 ... 22 ° C. The second half of summer is traditionally recommended for seaside holidays in Slovenia, when the water warms up as much as possible, especially if you are traveling with a child. Thanks to the numerous health resorts and thermal baths, holidays with children in Slovenia are very popular.
In winter, temperatures range from −2 ... + 6 ° C, and tourists come to ski.
Visa
To visit Slovenia, Russian citizens need a Schengen visa. To get it, you need to provide itinerary receipts confirming the flight in both directions, a reservation or confirmation from the hotel's website, medical insurance, as well as a statement of income and a bank statement. The visa is issued within 10 days, its cost is 35 €.
Slovenia map with resorts
The best resorts and beaches in Slovenia
The banks in Slovenia are rocky and pebbly, and there are also many beaches with concrete platforms. Sandy beaches are very rare, because they are all loose, and as a rule, there is a paid visit to them. The coastline is only 46 km long, and the sea in Slovenia is very clean and transparent. Some beaches are owned by expensive hotels, but there are not many of them. Most of the beaches are municipal, with paid use of sun loungers and umbrellas (from € 3 to € 5).
Let's talk about some of the best resorts in Slovenia for a beach holiday.
Piran
A real corner of the Middle Ages in modern Slovenia, and it is worth going here for lovers of cultural recreation. Gothic buildings, many architectural monuments, remains of ancient fortresses have been preserved here. Piran has narrow streets, similar to the Italian ones, because this city has been in the power of Venice for several centuries.
Koper
A large operating port city, resort infrastructure is poorly developed. But the streets of the old city are very beautiful, and there are a large number of shops on them. It is curious that the locals speak two languages - Italian and Slovenian.
Portoroz
Holidays in Slovenia in the resort of Portoroz are considered prestigious. This is a status resort with the most luxurious hotels, and the city itself is very picturesque: it is decorated with numerous rose gardens, well-groomed streets and parks. Portorož is the largest resort on the coast, and there is also one of the few sandy beaches in the country. Nightlife is also in full swing in this area - other resorts are much quieter.
Isola
Izola resort is located 10 km from Portorož. Lovers of water sports and yachting come here, and the resort is recommended for families with children due to its mild climate. The beaches in this part of the coast are pebbly. In addition to the central municipal beach, there are several wild ones.
Lake Bled beach
This beach, just like Portorož, is a visiting card of the country. The landscape makes a small island with a monastery in the middle of the lake recognizable. There are thermal springs under the lake, so the water temperature is about + 24 ° С. For those who are interested in a non-classic beach holiday in Slovenia, this is the perfect place.
The best thermal spas in Slovenia
Do not forget that Slovenia is, first of all, not a sea, but a medical sanatorium resort, and several dozen health resorts of different levels with a variety of treatment programs fit into a small territory. We will tell you only about some of the thermal spas in Slovenia, offering unique and interesting programs in 2021.
Terme Dobrna
This resort in Slovenia is an unusual combination of thermal and mud springs. These places have been known for their healing properties since the 15th century! The thermal complex can be visited without buying a residence. Daily visit to the baths - from 40 euros per person, vouchers for 5 days for two - from 200 €.
Terme & Wellness LifeClass Portorož
Protoroz is the most prestigious resort and is home to one of the best thermal springs in Slovenia. On one territory, as many as five healing factors are combined: sea water, fango salt mud, concentrated salt water, sea climate and thermal mineral waters. Tours to hotels in the thermal resort cost from 210 € for a double room. This is the price per day, but numerous reviews suggest that a visit to the health resort is worth it!
Termana Laško
The attractiveness of this complex lies in the water produced on its territory. Visitors sincerely believe that the biofield of thermal water is unique here, and the crystals have a perfectly regular shape, so this water perfectly restores the energy balance in the body. To relax here costs from 70 € per night per adult with double occupancy and from 25 € per child. Children under 5 years old can rest for free!
Rogaška Slatina health resort
The resort is famous for its magnesium-rich mineral water. In addition to the standard sanatorium treatment, the center offers a large number of unique programs for cleansing the body, losing weight and relaxation, including those that do not involve accommodation (like Russian "courses"). Treatment programs for 10 days cost about € 1,500. For about 130 euros, you can take an extended list of tests and make a comprehensive health diagnosis.
Thalasso resort Strunjan
Holidays in this thermal resort in Slovenia are considered one of the best. Strunjan is located near Protoroz and belongs to the pharmaceutical concern KRKA - treatment and service are at a high level here. In the summer you can swim in the sea, and in the winter in the warm seawater pools. By the way, it is here that patients with the most serious illnesses and, if necessary, long-term rehabilitation are sent. A week at the resort costs from 500 €.
Terme Čatež
The largest thermal spa in Slovenia. The water here is very diverse - from + 32 ° C to + 63 ° C. Today Čatež is a small town with its own water park. Stay in the summer - from 70 € per day.
Prices for tours to Slovenia - 2021
Slovenia is a fairly new destination for Russian tourists, and in 2021 there are not very many tours to this country. Nevertheless, in the high season (July and August), prices for vacations are quite high, because this is a European country, and the level of service is appropriate here.
Prices for holidays in Slovenia. Tours for two in the summer of 2021 (in rubles):
| 7 nights | 11 nights | 14 nights | |
| 3* | 95 000 | 110 000 | 130 000 |
| 4* | 110 000 | 145 000 | 160 000 |
| 5* | 150 000 | 200 000 | 230 000 |
A week's vacation in Slovenia in 2021 costs from 95 thousand rubles for two with a flight from Moscow. Sometimes you can find tours even cheaper, for example, in hotels of the 2 * level - prices start from 70 thousand rubles for a weekly tour. Meals in hotels in Slovenia, as a rule, only breakfast or "breakfast + dinner" with a buffet.
Airfare prices
You can take a direct flight to Slovenia in 2021 only from Moscow. In summer, the cheapest tickets cost from 19 thousand rubles in both directions, with a transfer - from 13 thousand rubles.You can fly from other large cities of Russia (Kaliningrad, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg) only with a transfer.
It is interesting that the prices in the low season (October-November) remain almost the same: in the fall you can fly for about 13 thousand with a transfer and for 18 thousand on a direct flight.
Impressive Slovenia
Prices for holidays in hotels in Slovenia and reviews
The hotels in Slovenia have excellent service. Prices for 3 * hotels in the summer of 2021 start from 30 € per day, for 4 * accommodation - from 50 €, and if you want to stay in the most luxurious hotels, the cost will be from 120 € per day. There is only one option for a ready-made tour with 5 * accommodation - this is the Aleksander 5 * hotel in the resort of Rogaška Slatina. Often, 5 * hotels are also high-level sanatoriums, so you will not only have a rest, but also receive a full-fledged treatment.
Interestingly, in the autumn and winter months of 2021, the price for tours to Slovenia remains almost the same. This is due to the fact that the resorts receive tourists all year round, and the popularity of recreation in Slovenia remains at any time of the year.
3 * hotels are characterized by simple furnishings and some distance from the sea. The ratings for the hotels, however, are very good: tourists love the friendly staff, well-equipped rooms and lots of entertainment. As a rule, most hotels have a children's area, a solarium, and a gym. Visitors like the level of food: in addition to the buffet, in small hotels you can taste local dishes prepared by the owners. The windows of the room, most likely, will not overlook the sea, but almost all Slovenian landscapes are very picturesque. Tours to hotels 3 * →
"Fours" are more conveniently located - even if the distance to the sea is 500-1000 m, shops and entertainment will definitely be close by. Rooms in 4 * hotels are equipped with a minibar, a safe, and the interior is more refined. Spa facilities are available for a fee. Tours to hotels 4 * →
Hotels of the 5 * category are more expensive, but the service in them differs significantly. Their territory often provides not only health centers, but also nightclubs, several swimming pools, a much larger selection of dishes, and several restaurants. 5 * hotels almost always have their own beaches, and the staff will meet you halfway in any situation. For example, tourists note that in 5 * hotels the menu is adjusted for a specific person, fresh fruits and water are delivered to the room every day, and saunas and a swimming pool are open around the clock. Tours to hotels 5 * →
If you book accommodation yourself, always carefully read the description of the hotel. Many housing options in Slovenia, both 3 * and 5 *, on the Booking website are private apartments or apartments, and their cost is not inferior to living in a regular hotel.
If you're into staying with locals, Airbnb has plenty of options. Mostly apartments cost from 30 € per night for two. This price is relevant for the summer months, in the fall and winter, apartments become a little cheaper - you can book accommodation for 20-25 € per day.
Prices for food in cafes and restaurants in Slovenia - 2021
Food prices in Slovenia are reasonable. If your tour does not include hotel food, you can easily afford food in local cafes and restaurants. Breakfast in a cafe costs about 4 €, lunch (for example, pizza or local kebab + drink) - about 10 €. Lunch, depending on your preferences, can cost from 8 to 16 €.
Homemade beer costs 2.5 €, while coffee is available for 1.5 €. The same price for a 0.33 liter bottle of water.
The country has a good ecology, and homemade cheeses are popular here (up to 15 €), homemade eggs (2 € per ten) and bread (about 1 €) are in demand.
Excursion prices
Excursions in Slovenia are not cheap, but the experience is also unforgettable! Basically, trips take almost a whole day (from 8 hours) and include the bus and walking part of the route:
- excursion to the mountain lakes Bled and Bohinj with an ascent to the observation point 1500 m (257 €);
- a trip to the Rogaska Slatina resort and the Olimje monastery with wine tasting and a tour of the Celje castle (300 €).
Wine tasting is included in many programs, as well as mineral water tasting. Many excursions include a visit to the Postojna Cave. The cost of such tours is also about 300 €.
There are also walking tours in Ljubljana - about 80 € per person. As a rule, these are survey uncomplicated routes that are easy to pass on your own. Almost all excursions can be purchased or booked online or searched locally.
Prices for rest and entertainment in Slovenia - 2021
Slovenia is not alien to classical entertainment either. Almost everything is available even for young children, and tickets for them are much cheaper.
For example, a full day ticket to the water park costs about € 10 for a child and € 12 for an adult on weekdays, € 15 and € 12 on weekends, respectively. You can buy a ticket for a limited time, for example, for the afternoon - the price will be significantly reduced. The zoo is cheaper - 5.5 € for a child ticket and 8 € for an adult.
There is also rafting in Slovenia! Most likely, you will have to travel far, but the cost is very pleasant - from 30 euros. Diving is also possible at the resorts. One dive with an instructor costs 75 €.
On vacation in Slovenia with children, you can visit the rope park near Lake Bled - both children and adults are delighted with this entertainment. Costs from 10 to 22 €, depending on the age of the guests.
If you just want to relax and unwind, in the capital Ljubljana, go to Tivoli Park - the entrance to it is free, and you can walk along the picturesque alleys and lawns at least all day long.
Transport prices
Slovenia has a well-developed inland transport system. A city bus fare in 2021 costs 1.2 €, and on intercity flights - from 10 to 20 €, depending on the distance. From the airport you can take a taxi to the hotel for 30-40 €. Car rental - from 25 € per day.
In addition, bicycles are very popular in the country. The first hour of rental you can ride for free, the 2nd - 1 €, the 3rd - 2 €, each subsequent hour - 4 €.
The amazing beauty of Slovenia
Holidays with children in Slovenia
In Slovenia, everything is okay with the ecology - it is useful for children to relax in its resorts. The climate is also very favorable for them. Homemade, organic products are commonplace.
With a large number of thermal spas and nearly 90 mineral springs, Slovenia is one of the most attractive health resorts in Europe.
Many sanatoriums and hospitals offer discounts for children, and babies under 5 sometimes live for free.
There are kid-friendly hotels in the country. Hotels of 3 * and higher level have children's rooms and playgrounds, swimming pools, animation and a special menu.
If you want to teach children how to ski, come to Slovenia in winter: the resorts are simpler here, but the prices are lower, and the slopes are just right for beginners.
In summer, there is also a lot of entertainment for children: on vacation in Slovenia, you can both passively lie on the beach of the resort, and actively study the nature and culture of the country, since there are many interesting excursions and natural parks.
