Soca valley in the spring time

In the spring time Soca valley starts to wake up. Its stunning landscape, nestled between the Alps and the Adriatic sea, is slowly turning green. Lower temperatures and less tourists in the spring make a visit to Soca valley more pleasant. From April on it offers plenty outdoor activities and tasty food experiences in the green …

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Slapnik, abandoned village in Brda region

Slapnik, a picturesque tiny village on Slovenia’s western edge underneath of Korada hill, has been abandoned and ruined for decades. It is the only entirely abandoned village in Brda region which is a hot spot for orange wine. A settlement with 17 houses once had 80 residents but it lost its population due to larger …

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Winter Soca valley

Spending winter time in Soca valley? Soca valley is a real winter wonderland to be explored and not to ignore. Soca valley is a region worth a visit during the long winter months. Go skiing, enjoy the silence of the snow-covered landscape, treat yourself with a local cuisine and visit the festivals in the region. By the way, …

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Kolovrat Open Air Museum

A mountaintop Open Air Museum Kolovrat, located on the border between Italy and Slovenia, lies on a steep slope of the Kolovrat ridge overlooking Soca valley, Julian Alps, and offers panoramic views to Veneto region, Friuli Venezia Giulia lowland and all the way down to the Adriatic sea. During the First World War the Italian …

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Park Pečno in Soca valley

Park Pečno is a special park. It is a place where nature, culture, sport and various events go hand in hand. It is a truly meditative, spiritual place with many hidden corners and tiny treasures of nature that are revealed. Park Pečno has been developing by O.Z.O.N. association since 2014 with the selective cleaning of …

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