THE sleep tourism In Slovenia. Fall asleep in a tree in the valley of Vipava. Stay in a yurt has Bledat the edge of the mountains Triglavor in a small house on the hills overlooking theAdriatic.
There are vacation spots that allow you to get back to life with an energy recharge that is (also) measured in hours of sleep: this is the principle of sleep tourisma growing trend that arises precisely from the need to relax and treat yourself to quality rest.
The perfect algorithm does not exist but the scent of wood, the embrace of nature and an offer of glamping unique in Europe (combined with superior quality gastronomy with zero kilometer products) make Sloveniaa city rich in woods, lakes and rivers, an ideal landing place.
Sleep tourism in Slovenia: glamping on the shores of Lake Bled
The scent of the forest, the calm waters on which to navigate lulled by the sound of the oars: it is no coincidence that the Lake Bled it is still considered the postcard of Slovenia. It's here Garden village, the country's first glamping site created with one stated aim: to be the antidote to noise and speed. Perfect for that sleep tourism In Slovenia.
Wooden houses and yurts they are above the trees, a good distance from each other, connected by bridges and easy-to-use staircases. And there, a few meters from the ground, it is easier to put your head in the clouds and sleep listening to the sounds of nature. Maybe after a yoga session in the woods or a relaxing lake herb massage.
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Or, after a foot reflexology session or a “walk” on the Kneipp circuit. Waking up is accompanied by birdsong and the taste of bread and delicacies from the organic glamping gardens. Breakfast can be served in your room or at the bistro on wooden stilts above the stream.
Then we leave for the visit ofIsland of Bled and you cross the lake on a fullnessa flat-bottomed gondola. No motor, just the sound of water mixed with breathing. Once on the island, you reach the church in a few minutes on foot, to make a wish to the Madonna on the lake.
You walk through the greenery in a silence that invites you to contact nature until you discover a pastry that produces poeticyeast dough dessert with various toppings.
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Sleep tourism in Slovenia, between pine trees and fragrant herbs
Question of kilometers and Vipavaprovince of Goriziabecomes Vipavain the Slovenia gentle hills and noble wines. On the edge of Vrhpoljenot far from the Italian border, is the Theodosius forest village.
“Sleeping is a dream” is the motto of this place where everything, when the sun sets, facilitates rest. The lofts in the middle of the woods, almost placed on the rock, made with wood Mount Nanosthey have saunas and beds with high, soft mattresses.
And then the scents: around the houses, pine trees and herbs are skillfully planted to offer a special olfactory experience, perhaps while indulging in a hydromassage in the private bathtub on the veranda. It's time to abandon the clock, open a book, try tasting the wines of Vipava.
Or take a walk in the woods admiring the embroidery of the vineyards and fields crossed by the stream. Béla.
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In the morning, after breakfast served in the veranda, we set off to explore the surrounding area. From the Franciscan Convent of Kostanjevica (Chapel in Slovenian) where the last kings of the Bourbon dynasty are buried, with its ancient rose garden bourbon rosesat the pilgrimage center of Sveta Gora (sacred mountain), up to the imposing Solkanthe largest stone bridge in the world, obligatory passage of the Transalpine who connected Vienna with Trieste.
It is located at the western end of the valley Gorica Brdathe Slovenian hill, a little paradise of villages and vineyards where you can slow down with an electric bike route or a picnic among the vineyards. Set out to discover, at a slow pace, the small villages where vines, olive trees, lavender and cherries are grown.
It is a natural landing place Smartnoa village that opens onto a hundred horizons of Brda. Here, among the courtyards, shops and wine bars, it is pleasant to sit and wait for the sunset with a glass of wine. It's overflowingbefore returning to the silence of the forest immersed in the scents of the evening.
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In the hills, massages and wine
Heading south, the disconnection becomes greedy. Istrian stone is the seal of Slovenia from the sea: from the heights of Refosco they see each other Koper and Piran. The landscape becomes softer and the air tastes of salt. The delight is first in the glass Marezige Wine ParadiseHillside resort with Istrian stone suites and private garden, perfect for privacy and sleep.
To find slower rhythms and revive your senses, try a handstand Refosco and gourmet snacks. In the resort's houses, ruby red like the wine, the experience is given through tasting in the lounge with crystal glasses and sea view, or outside in the private hydromassage.
But the Refosco we don't just drink: in the resort's small spa, relaxing massages with essential oils and pomace are offered to indulge yourself while feeling the sweet scent of grapes on your skin. Then sleep will soon come on the soft mattresses, reconciled by the silence of the night.
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What to see in Slovenia: the seaside village of Piran
In the morning, following the profile of the olive trees which tilt towardsAdriaticyou go down to Pirana seaside village which is a gem to discover on foot. In the streets that go up to the Cathedral of Saint George you can admire the Venetian palaces, the colorful houses, the squares with vine pergolas where small taverns are hidden.
Protected from traffic, inaccessible to cars, it has its heart in Tartini Squareformerly the city's port. We visit the violinist's house museum Giuseppe Tartinibut those who cannot resist the call of the sea can opt for a swim by going down the steps to the shore: the historic center is suitable for swimming everywhere.
The ultimate gift is a thalassotherapy session in the middle of the Spa’s salt pans outdoor Lépá Vida has Sečovlje Salt Pansto recharge your batteries with a bath in mother water, the mother of all waters, a precious liquid deposited at the bottom of the salt pans.
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