This charming mountain village is famed for being the adventure capital of Slovenia. With the river Soca its main feature, there is white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking and a vast range of other outdoor activities on offer. It is also renowned for its fantastic fly-fishing and the river Soca, with its fantastic, clear emerald waters is home to the famous marble trout. The fantastic mountain bike park is also nearby, as well as a staggering 290km of trails, from easy to very demanding. In addition to the varied and extensive activity programme on offer, the Kluže fortress with its fascinating history and the award winning museum of WW1 at the nearby town of Kobarid is definitely worth a visit. This idyllic valley was the setting for many scenes from the fantastic 'Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' film. The area of Bovec covers a territory stretching from Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak, to the banks of the Soca, the most exquisite of Slovenia's rivers. There are numerous walking opportunities to be had, where mighty mountain peaks weave together with enchanting streams, rivers, and waterfalls to make some wonderful scenery.
Our opinion
· Fantastic setting in the heart of the Julian Alps
· No.1 for activities in Slovenia
· A perfect balance of peaceful relaxation and sporting adventure awaits!
Transfer time
Ljubljana 2hrs
Getting about
Buses: Bovec to Ljubljana (twice a day) and to Tolmin (four times a day). Taxis also available.
Fact file
General
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Currency
Euros
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Passports and visas
- You will require a full British passport valid for the length of your stay. EU citizens can travel up to the expiry date of their passports.
- No visa is required.
- Please check this information as requirements are liable to change.
Travel
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Flight time
Approx. 2hrs -
Fly from
London Gatwick, Manchester
Weather
| daily temperature | daily sunshine | monthly rainfall | |
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| May | 20°C | 6hrs | 12.1cm |
| Jun | 24°C | 7hrs | 13.3cm |
| Jul | 27°C | 8hrs | 11.3cm |
| Aug | 26°C | 7hrs | 12.7cm |
| Sep | 22°C | 5hrs | 14.2cm |
| Oct | 15°C | 3hrs | 15.1cm |
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