{"id":4874,"date":"2023-02-26T13:29:14","date_gmt":"2023-02-26T12:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/uncategorized-sl\/why-choose-slovenia-as-your-active-holiday-destination\/"},"modified":"2023-04-08T07:45:34","modified_gmt":"2023-04-08T06:45:34","slug":"why-choose-slovenia-as-your-active-holiday-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/sl\/zapisi\/why-choose-slovenia-as-your-active-holiday-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Why choose Slovenia as your active holiday destination?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-description is-style-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hero-shot-50-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"604\" src=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hero-shot-50-1.jpg\" alt=\"Slovenia gets more &amp;amp; more recognised as a country of incredible natural heritage that stuns many major athletes, as well as active tourists. \" class=\"wp-image-2494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hero-shot-50-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hero-shot-50-1-600x362.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whether you\u2019re an adrenaline junkie, having a healthy &amp; active family, or just want to relax and do yoga in the heart of pure nature, Slovenia doesn\u2019t slack. Gaining its popularity among active tourists as the most sustainable destination in Europe, we\u2019ve prepared for you another 9 reasons to visit this Central-European hidden gem. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Slovenia is among top European countries when it comes to road safety for cycling. There are special trails for bicycles only, surrounded by Slovenia\u2019s purest nature and greenery, which makes it super nice &amp; safe to bike around even if you have smaller kids in your biking squad. Trails will never get boring or exhausting too quickly, and when they do, Slovenia is the best choice when it comes to finding a good and friendly accommodation spot.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gravel-road-54-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"947\" src=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gravel-road-54-1-1600x947.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gravel-road-54-1-1600x947.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gravel-road-54-1-1260x746.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gravel-road-54-1-600x355.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gravel-road-54-1.jpg 2028w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>Bicycle friendly accommodation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>This country provides so many easily-accessible accommodation spots for just about any type of traveler. You can choose between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunrose7.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sunrose7.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high-end luxurious hotels<\/a> with saunas, simple B&amp;B by the road with home-made traditional meals, or high standard campsites with food served and clean showers. The best thing, however? You can you bicycles or other larger sport equipment safely stored, or even rent a bike in case you didn\u2019t bring one. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery-parallax is-style-parallax\"><div class='image' style='background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chalet-stara-fuzina-53-1600x1058.jpg);'><img src='https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chalet-stara-fuzina-53-1600x1058.jpg' \/><\/div><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Licensed bike guides for extra safe experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>In Slovenia, you can bike throughout the entire country with the same licensed and well-equipped guides due to the country\u2019s small size. You can even have a peak into a few surrounding countries with them if you\u2019d like! What traveler&#8217;s appreciate the most, is that you don\u2019t only get a qualified guide for a day or a week but a lifelong friend.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/grega-maja-7.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/grega-maja-7-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/grega-maja-7-edited.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/grega-maja-7-edited-1260x945.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/grega-maja-7-edited-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>Perfect accommodation spots &amp; travel connections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Not only is Slovenia very conveniently situated in the heart of Europe and thus has really good travel connections to most parts of the world, it also offers good chances for quality accommodation just about everywhere. You can enjoy your mornings amid the mountains, have breakfast by the lake, and dinner at the campsite with your biker friends. We recommend cosy &amp; traditional wooden chalets that will melt your heart.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-animation-zoom\"><a href=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chalet-stara-fuzina-45-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chalet-stara-fuzina-45-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2500\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>Friendly locals &amp; fair prices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>We sometimes get questions &amp; stories from concerned travelers from around the world about how unsafe and unsure they felt in certain cities, countries, where they were pretty much left to their own destiny while cycling around. It can be adrenalin-packed, I\u2019ll give you that, but it\u2019s nobody\u2019s favourite thing to travel somewhere new &amp; unknown, wanting to do some outdoor activities and is left without a proper guide. At Hike &amp; Bike, Maja &amp; Grega will provide you with their knowledge, get you familiar with local goods and some of the best people in Slovenia, and even make sure you get the best deals around!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped is-style-default wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/F008669-crna_prst_pohodnistvo_jost_gantar_1_orig_jpg-photo-m.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"974\" data-id=\"2501\" src=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/F008669-crna_prst_pohodnistvo_jost_gantar_1_orig_jpg-photo-m-1600x974.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/F008669-crna_prst_pohodnistvo_jost_gantar_1_orig_jpg-photo-m-1600x974.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/F008669-crna_prst_pohodnistvo_jost_gantar_1_orig_jpg-photo-m-1260x767.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/F008669-crna_prst_pohodnistvo_jost_gantar_1_orig_jpg-photo-m-600x365.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/F008669-crna_prst_pohodnistvo_jost_gantar_1_orig_jpg-photo-m.jpg 1972w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hero-shot-7.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"852\" data-id=\"2502\" src=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hero-shot-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hero-shot-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hero-shot-7-600x426.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bohinj-52.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"932\" data-id=\"1869\" src=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bohinj-52.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bohinj-52.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bohinj-52-1260x734.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bohinj-52-600x350.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hike-69.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"1887\" src=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hike-69.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hike-69.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hike-69-1260x945.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hike-69-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>Top activity spots in the heart of pure and green<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>When it comes to endless sports and fun activities in the wild, Slovenia has a bunch to offer! Are you interested in Mountain biking but over the same old dust and sand? Here you can have your favourite sport in the forest, go on top of the mountain, or bike by the beach! Ever dreamt about horseback riding by the refreshing lake? No problem! Do you just want to hike but make it a bit more special? Go ahead and check the evening torch walk or experience Forest Therapy Walk. The sky is the limit &#8211; and it\u2019s definitely true because, yes, you can also go paragliding above some of the prettiest nature spots in Slovenia.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bakle-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1225\" height=\"815\" src=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bakle-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bakle-1.jpg 1225w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bakle-1-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1225px) 100vw, 1225px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>Offers flexibility &amp; possibilities for everyone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>You don\u2019t always need to decide between being very active or completely relax your day away &#8211; you can have both! A good guide will be able to adjust to the group of travelers with different needs and wishes, or form similar groups of people together. At Hike &amp; Bike, their specialty is being flexible with the guests &#8211; from adjusting the number of people in 1 group, to the difficulty level of each activity, and number of free days for every person!<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Personal approach without mass tourism clutter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Since there are many smaller tourism offer providers in Slovenia, a personal approach is guaranteed. You won\u2019t feel like just another number in a big group, being pushed around to follow the guide\u2019s flag. Personal contact with guests makes you feel more comfortable, cosy and homely. Slovenia tourism board works a lot towards sustainability and conserving the nature so by choosing smaller providers you help protect this green piece of land but also get a much more formidable experience!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hike-29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1799\" height=\"1200\" src=\"http:\/\/hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hike-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hike-29.jpg 1799w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hike-29-1260x840.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hike-29-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hike-29-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1799px) 100vw, 1799px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>Activity mixed with sightseeing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not just in for the activity\u2019s sake, Slovenia is definitely a great choice! You probably hear me say \u201csmall\u201d a lot, but it\u2019s true, you can travel this country within a few hours but by all means, do take a few days to really explore it. Being a pocket-sized wonder, it offers you great possibilities in being active while actually see interesting historical, cultural, natural and modern sights.<\/p>\n\n<p>People visiting Slovenia from across the globe are in constant awe of how pretty yet unknown this small country is &#8211; and for many of them, this is a good thing, since this makes Slovenia even more special, pure and magical.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to endless sports and fun activities in the nature, Slovenia has a bunch to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4005,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[94],"tags":[107,141,140,115,143,117,142],"class_list":["post-4874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-zapisi","tag-bohinj-sl","tag-cycling-sl","tag-juliana-bike-sl","tag-julijske-alpe","tag-kranjska-gora-sl","tag-slovenija","tag-stkp-sl"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4874","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4874"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4874\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4877,"href":"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4874\/revisions\/4877"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4005"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4874"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4874"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hikeandbike.si\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4874"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}