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CAMPS, GLAMPING SITES AND MOTORHOME REST AREAS SLOVENIA Green. Active. Healthy. www.slovenia.info #ifeelsLOVEnia |1 2| CONTENTS 4 About Slovenia 38 Camp Terme 3000**** 8 Categorisation 39 Camp Sončni gaj - Terme Banovci*** 9 Pictogram legend 39 Camp Terme Lendava*** 10 Map of camps, glamping sites and motorhome 40 Glamping Sun Valley Bioterme rest areas 41 Camp Polje*** 41 Motorhome rest area Žalec AN OVERVIEW OF CAMPS, GLAMPING SITES 44 EXPERIENCES IN THERMAL AND MOTORHOME REST AREAS PANNONIAN SLOVENIA BY TOURIST REGION 46 MEDITERRANEAN & KARST SLOVENIA 12 ALPINE SLOVENIA 48 Camping Adria**** 14 Camping Bled***** 50 Camp Lucija*** 15 Camping Šobec***** 50 Motorhome rest area Koper 16 Garden Village Bled 50 Camp Park Lijak** 18 Glamping Ribno 51 Campsite Ajdovščina*** 18 Motorhome rest area Bled 51 Saksida, Wine & Camping Resort*** 19 Camp Danica**** 52 Camp Tura*** 19 Camping Kamne*** 52 Theodosius Forest Village 20 Camp Špik*** 53 Camp Under the Oaks* 21 Camp Koren Kobarid**** 53 Camp Dujčeva domačija 22 Camp Lebanč** 53 Campsite Pivka jama*** 22 Camp Polovnik*** 54 EXPERIENCES IN MEDITERRANEAN & KARST 22 Camp Šenkova domačija SLOVENIA 23 Camp & Fun Park Menina**** 24 Campsite Šmica*** 56 LJUBLJANA & CENTRAL SLOVENIA 26 Campsite Kekec*** 58 Ljubljana Resort**** 26 Panorama Glamping Visole 59 Kamp Smlednik*** 28 EXPERIENCES IN ALPINE SLOVENIA 59 Camp Jezero Kočevsko*** 60 Camping Bela krajina – Podzemelj**** 30 THERMAL PANNONIAN SLOVENIA 61 Camping Bela krajina – Glamping Celtic Chalets 32 Camp Natura***** 61 Camping Bela krajina – Motorhome rest area 33 Glamping Olimia Adria Village 61 Glamping Kolpa Resort 34 Terme Čatež, Terme Village - Kamp***** 62 Camp Resnik Kamnik** 35 Terme Čatež, Terme Village - Apartments 62 Slovenia Eco Resort and mobile homes 64 EXPERIENCES IN LJUBLJANA & CENTRAL 35 Terme Čatež, Terme Village - Indian SLOVENIA Village and Pirates Bay 37 Camp Terme Ptuj**** 66 Getting to and around Slovenia |3 SLOVENIA Green. Active. Healthy. DISCOVER SLOVENIA IN YOUR OWN WAY! You can discover the right accommodation for you anywhere in Slovenia, with a tent, caravan, motorhome or only your personal luggage, in an organised but completely natural environment! Campsites and motorhome rest areas as well as original glamping accommodation are available in Slovenia from the Alps all the way to the Mediterranean, Karst, and the Pannonian Plain. Since everything is close in Slovenia, you can decide to travel from place to place, staying in touch with nature, or choose a starting point from which you can explore all of the country, with the selected holiday location providing everything you could need for a pleasant stay. Camps, glamping accommodation, and motorhome rest areas are close to natural and cultural specificities of the area. The views from your campsite can reach to the highest peaks and the wildest waters of Slovenia, to the Adriatic Sea, or the uniqueness of the karst cave landscapes, vineyard hills and the attractions of the green countryside. You will always be close to possibilities for activities in nature. All of Slovenia can offer hiking and cycling experiences, and you will often be close to excellent locations for water and air sport activities. In summer and in winter! Many Slovenian camps have München Vienna playgrounds, entertainment, and pools available for children, and many offer guided tours and organised trips allowing you to really experience Slovenia. Zagreb Venice Wherever you go, you can find authentic local cuisine. Slovenia was the first country in the world to earn the title of Green Destination as a whole, and will become a European Region of Gastronomy in 2021. You can rely on the expected quality of equipment and services when choosing your camping destination in Slovenia. The Camping Association of Slovenia is a member of the European Federation of Campingsite Organisations and Holiday Park Associations. 4| population of 2,067,000 20,273 km2 surface area 10,000 km2 forest surface area, making Slovenia the 3rd most forested country in Europe 26,000 km length of watercourses 46.6 km coastline 2,864 m highest peak, Mt. Triglav over 10,000 karst caves 13.29 % of the surface covered by protected areas Ljubljana the capital Slovenian the official language (and Hungarian and Italian in ethnically mixed regions) 1 May 2004 accession to the European Union Soča |5 1. country in the world with the title of Global Green Destination The Green Scheme of the Slovenian tourism, the original Slovenian national certification system, which has received professional acclaim around the world, is based on international assessments of quality and sustainability. 6 UNESCO listings of natural, cultural and intangible heritage 15 natural spas 20 May At Slovenia’s initiative, the United Nations proclaimed 20 May as World Bee Day, a day for raising awareness about the extraordinary significance of bees for the survival of humankind. 6| 4 geographical regions: Alps, Mediterranean, Karst, Pannonian basin Thermal Pannonian Slovenia 3 Alpine Slovenia 1 Ljubljana & Central Slovenia 4 Mediterranean & Karst Slovenia 2 4 seasons destination for days of experiences Climate and temperature: Mediterraneanin Continental Alpine the coastal region in Central Slovenia in the mountains JUL 23.8°C / 73.4 F 21.6°C / 69.8 F 17.7°C / 62.6 F 7.4°C / 44.6 F JAN 4.6°C / 39.2 F 0.4°C / 32 F -3.7°C / 26.6 F -7.7°C / 19.4 F Portorož • 2 m Novo mesto • 220 m Rateče • 846 m Kredarica • 2514 m planina Velika Average daily temperature 2004 – 2013 in the locations indicated. Figures from ARSO archives. |7 STARS FOR EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES IN SLOVENIAN CAMPS « «««« When choosing the right Slovenian ONE STAR CAMPS FOUR STAR CAMPS campsite for you, you can rely on state The average size of the area for pitching a The average size of the area for pitching a categorisation tent is at least 55 square metres. tent is at least 80 square metres. At least 40 percent of camping pitches At least 80 percent of camping pitches In accordance with Slovenian regulations, have electric hook-ups. have electric hook-ups, and at least 30 all Slovenian campsites are spatially percent of camping pitches are marked. functionally rounded, fenced, protected «« Camps also have: and lit at night. Access roads are always TWO STAR CAMPS • wireless internet connection at 50 at least 3 metres wide. Campsite pitches The average size of the area for pitching a percent of camping pitches, are flat and tidy, with a parking area at tent is at least 60 square metres. • shop selling food, the entrance. Regulations also provide for At least 50 percent of camping pitches • common social area for guests. safekeeping of valuable items, a secure fire have electric hook-ups. pit, a space to clean chemical toilets and The campsite has an internet access ««««« drain faecal waste water, as well as at least option. FIVE STAR CAMPS The average size of the area for pitching a three metres of space between tents. Each ««« camping pitch is guaranteed 200 litres of tent is at least 90 square metres. THREE STAR CAMPS All camping pitches have electric hook-ups, running water per day. All camps have a The average size of the area for pitching a and at least 50 percent of camping pitches regulated system for handling complaints tent is at least 70 square metres. are marked. from guests. At least 70 percent of camping pitches Camps also have: have electric hook-ups. • wireless internet connection for all All campsites in Slovenia, with the Camps also have: camping pitches, exception of tourist farms camping, have • an internet corner, • hot water throughout, obligatory star categorisation (from 1 to 5) • a children’s playground, • restaurant and shop selling food. indicating the category of equipment and • organised recreation for guests, service quality. More stars mean a higher • a shop with food, and a restaurant or category. café, if there are no food and beverage establishments within 500 metres of the site. ABOVE STANDARD GLAMPING IN SLOVENIA Discover original accommodation, apartments. There is no official categorisation wooden (also heated) tents and cabins, cabins connected to nature, in all Slovenian for glamping, but we have assessment on water, Indian tipi tents and oriental yurts, regions criteria of specialised companies, who award cowboy carriages, traditional Pannonian categories to glamping sites (e.g. stars) as part thatched houses, Celtic chalets, luxury mobile According to Slovenian regulations, innovative of their brands. Minimum standards for every homes, cottages shaped like hayracks or mills, accommodation in a natural environment glamping accommodation site are sanitation, safari tents and much more. You can glamp with a touch of luxury is above standard running water, and waste recycling containers. in almost any natural environment ‒ from supplemental offer of various accommodation vineyards to the mountains, lakes, or parks. and food establishments. In addition to camps, Glamping in Slovenia has been developing Slovenia also has glamping resorts, such as glamping can also be available at hotels, motels, for decades. Accommodation is possible in green villages, glamping parks, eco glamping pensions, inns, bed and breakfasts, and holiday wine barrels, treehouses, beehives, hay barns, sites and eco-friendly boutique tourism areas. 8| RELIABLE MOTORHOME REST AREAS Stopping at a Slovenian rest area intended for motorhome parking for the Motorhome rest areas in Slovenia are not ensures a peaceful stay purpose of rest. The rest areas have an required to have a café or restaurant, but entrance ramp, flat surface with marked those are often close to the parking site. vehicle parking spots, electric hook-ups for Slovenian motorhome rest areas are not Slovenian regulations define motorhome all marked parking spots, running water, categorised. sites as rounded, spatially and functionally waste recycling containers and an area to regulated and equipped land areas drain black and grey water tanks.