Domaša lake – where to get cold and wet in eastern Slovakia during the hot summer days Updated: June 14, 2020 | By Claire | More Domaša is a multi-purpose hydroelectric project, a water reservoir, located in the district of Vranov, in the eastern Slovakia. It was built between 1962 – 1967. Domaša dam lies […]
Low Tatras National Park in Slovakia – popular hiking and skiing area Updated: March 3, 2020 | By Claire | More When it comes to visiting Slovakia, there are two major mountain ranges that are common travel destinations within the country. While these mountain ranges share similarities in name, they are very different destinations to […]
Orava castle – one of the most attractive tourist attractions in Slovakia Updated: March 4, 2020 | By Claire | More It was back in the 13th century when the Orava Castle was first constructed overlooking the village of Oravský Podzámok along the Orava River. It is a beautiful and picturesque castle which has attracted […]
ZOO Bojnice – oldest and most popular zoo in Slovakia Updated: March 9, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More It was back in April 1955 when the ZOO of Bojnice first opened its doors to the public. The zoo is situated on a 42 hectare property and is home to more than 373 different […]
Levoča is one of Slovakia’s most precious heritage towns — a remarkably preserved medieval trading city in the Spiš region whose Church of St. James houses the tallest wooden altar in the world (18.62 metres), a masterpiece of late Gothic carving by the legendary Master Paul of Levoča that is, astonishingly, 500 years old and […]
Východná Heritage festival – one of the most popular folklore and cultural festivals in Slovakia Updated: March 9, 2020 | By Claire | More The Východná Heritage Festival which is more commonly referred to as the Folklore Festival Východná, is one of the most popular folklore and cultural festivals in Slovakia. Every year, countless people […]
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The Alcantara Gorge (Gole dell’Alcantara) is one of Sicily’s most dramatic natural sights — a deep, narrow canyon carved by the Alcantara River through spectacular hexagonal basalt columns formed by ancient lava flows from Mount Etna, creating a landscape of black volcanic rock walls that rise 50 metres above the rushing turquoise water. Located near […]
Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina – find the most secluded beaches in Portugal Updated: March 4, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More While there are countless national parks that can be found throughout Portugal, one of the finest stretches of coastline in all of Europe can be found at the Parque […]
Laguna de Fuente de Piedra – one of the largest colonies of pink flamingos in Europe | Spain Updated: February 21, 2020 | By Claire | More It was back in 1988 when a 1,364 hectare parcel of land just outside of Andalucia was first designated as a preserved area in order to help protect […]
High Tatras National Park – the most beautiful place in Slovakia Updated: February 21, 2020 | By Claire | More It was back in 1949 when the High Tatras National Park was first established in the northern part of Slovakia. There is a unique and important preservation area which is dedicated to both flora as […]
