Nearest Airport
: Trieste Ljubljana,
at 80
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Nearest Ferry
: Trieste
at 120
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Nearest Beach
: Italian Coast
at 100
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Nearest Barpub
: Lots
at 0.2
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Nearest Ski
: Kanin
at 1
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Nearest Golf
: 9 hole Fun !
at 5
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Nearest Restaurant
: Lots
at 0.2
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Car: recommended
Bovec is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
As well as being a popular ski resort, the area is also regarded as one of Europe's most unspoilt summer activity regions.
The town and area of Bovec is popular for many activities: walking • rafting • canoeing • kayaking • hiking • mountaineering • skiing • mountain biking • sky diving • paragliding • micro-lighting ....
This region is full of history ... it's long lines of trench trails have made it a fascinating and popular area for walkers wishing to learn more about the conflicts of the last century.
Bovec is also a wonderful place to relax. The pebble 'beaches' along the banks of the river Soca make perfect spots for family picnics and lazy days.
Painters and Botanists love Bovec as well: it's breathtaking scenery and stunning mountain and valley flora attracts both the relaxed and adveturous explorer.
... and more importantly, there is some great local food and fine regional wines to enjoy ....!
Other Activities: River sports include white-water rafting, kayaking, canyoning and Hydropeed
Golf: There is an ecxcellent 18 hole golf course just 30 minutes drive away. It is situated near the beautiful Italian town of Tarvisio . . It is a very scenic drive to get there and it's just over the Italian border: the mountain views are breathtaking.
Ski: Bovec provides the highest skiing in Slovenia on the Kanin and the ski-lift is a 2 minute drive from the house.
A shuttle bus runs from the centre of town at regular intervals... so, getting up to the slopes is easy. The new link from the Kanin Mountain over in to Italy to Sella Nevea is now open... this provides an extra 23kms of skiing. Local Ski passes also valid for 3 other resorts - 2 in Italy and 1 in Austria - all within approx 30 mins drive of the house.