Until recently, Slovenia was overlooked, with tourists heading to explore its more well-known neighbours, Austria, Italy and Croatia. It is time for Slovenia to shine! This beautiful country will surprise you. It is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world and has quietly moved to secure this heritage by protecting over a third of its land area. Magnificent forests across more than half the nation are nurtured, with Slovenes continuing to plant trees every year. The discovery of ancient artifacts and the oldest human skull, reveals this beautiful part of planet Earth has been home to discerning people for a very long time.
The nation is addicted to outdoor, active holidays so a smorgasbord of adventures awaits. As well as providing off-bike activities in extraordinary locations, the Slovene culture and local hospitality will enrich the soul. History hasn’t passed Slovenia by. Rather, Slovenia has been amid the swirling events of central European drama and survived to tell the tales. Remember those neighbours? Slovenian cooking is delicious! A wonderful cuisine created from the freshest of local produce, entwined with Austrian, Italian and eastern European flavours. It all adds up to a new, idyllic cycling destination.