What is your perfect holiday? Everyone would give a different answer to this question, but we believe that, most of all, people want to relax and rest. To recharge their batteries with new experiences. Deciding to spend your holiday at Slovenian spas and health resorts gives you exactly that – a combination of relaxation and recharging yourself with fresh energy, spiced up with various adventures. As some spas are close to towns with a lively cultural and festival pulse, you will not want for pleasant "seasonings" sprinkled atop your perfect holiday. Here are a few tips on how you can combine visits to spas and cultural events in towns.
The oldest Slovenian town is a treasure trove of ancient Roman legacy. Part of this treasure trove can also be found at Terme Ptuj, which follows the inspiration of 2,000 years of spa culture. Ancient Romans valued their health, peace, rest and relaxation. At Terme Ptuj, you will feel the spirit of ancient baths at every turn – in names, architecture and the pampering it provides.
When not enjoying the thermal pools and saunas, you can take a walk to see Roman relics in the town. You can return to the era of Ancient Rome by taking a tour with guides in historical costumes and by visiting archaeological pearls, such as Mithraeum III – a shrine from the 3rd century. You can also experience wine culture at a wine tasting in the tunnels under the Ptuj Castle. Lovers of more modern vibes can choose from a diverse range of events, the most notable being Arsana festival.
Photo: Terme Krka
The Balnea Hotel in Dolenjske Toplice is not only an attractive holiday destination but also an interesting art gallery. The hotel's premises are decorated with sculptures and paintings of Slovenian artists. Established musicians also add their artistic mark, entertaining guests at the BalneaArt concerts in the intimate atmosphere of the hotel's café.
You can also explore cultural attractions in the nearby historical towns Kostanjevica na Krki, where you can visit the Božidar Jakac Gallery in the former Cisterian monastery, or Novo mesto, where you can enjoy concerts at the Jazzinty festival, among other attractions.
Terme Portorož is a seaside oasis of health and well-being. Here, the focus is on thalassotherapy – treatments using beneficial natural sea elements. Try sea mud wraps, salt baths and peelings, inhalation in the salt room and brine massages for a relaxed mind and glowing skin.
Salt also plays an important role in the area around Terme Portorož. Historical Piran is renowned as a town built on salt. It is also the birthplace of the famous violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini. Not far from the spa are the Sečovlje saltpans, where salt is still harvested manually using a more than 700-year-old method.
Terme Olimia has everything a perfect holiday spot needs – the modern wellness centre Orhidelia, the adventurous thermal park Aqualuna, green accommodation and unique glamping, and a wide range of events in the surrounding area. Do not miss the Terme Olimia Fest in August!
Visit the village Olimje, where the air smells of herbs and chocolate. In the Franciscan monastery, considered one of the most beautiful baroque buildings in Slovenia, you can visit the third-oldest pharmacy in Europe, and take a walk through the herb garden to the Olimje Chocolatrie. Stop at the Podsreda Castle in the heart of Kozjansko, where you can take part in a fun treasure hunt!
Terme Zreče offers fun in the water, pampering with Pohorje’s therapeutic herbs and relaxation in the sauna village. Liven up your relaxing stay in the spa with trips to surrounding sites.
In addition to the hikes upon the green Pohorje, you can go to nearby Slovenske Konjice with a charming old town centre, a castle with a great view and the unique winery Zlati Grič. Take a journey into the past or enjoy modern summer concerts at the Žiče Charterhouse, or uncover the mysteries of space among the interactive exhibitions at the Noordung Centre in Vitanje.
In summer days, the spa with the oldest tradition in Slovenia is a pleasant green refuge where you will find everything you need for your break. You can make a splash in the thermal pools and enjoy various wellness treatments, or you can go on a trip in the surrounding area.
Just over 15 kilometres away is the historic town of Celje, which was settled in Roman times and is even more known for the Counts of Celje. You can learn about the medieval history and stories of one of the most influential European families through a variety of experiences. You might catch one of the Living History events, which will take you back to the time of renowned people of Celje. Quite the opposite of Celje is Velenje, one of the youngest towns in Slovenia. It offers a wide range of experiences related to its mining heritage, but also interesting festivals, for example the Kunigunda art festival in August and Pika festival for children in September.
Terme Čatež is a home to one of the best spots for water fun as it boasts the largest water park in Slovenia. Of course, you can also indulge in various wellness treatments or visit the Wellness Riviera, with its wide range of saunas.
In between treatments, you can take a trip to nearby Brežice, a charming historic town where many interesting things are happening in summer. In August, you can listen to the concerts of the Seviqc festival in the iconic Knights' Hall at Brežice Castle.
During a summer holiday, the health resort Zdravilišče Radenci will make your heart sing not only due to its unique mineral wellness centre and thermal oasis with 10 pools, but also due to the diverse activities with local flavour. Join us in a guided walk among the springs of life and learn about the history of Radenci’s greatest natural asset, its thermal and mineral water! Go to the outdoor summer cinema to savour the seventh art in the resort's park.
During your spa holidays, you can also take a trip to the nearby towns. Visit the Negova Castle and the Museum Špital in Gornja Radgona to discover a bit of Pomurje's soul. Surrender yourself to the kaleidoscope of Sobota’s summer events in Murska Sobota.
During holidays at Terme 3000 – Moravske Toplice you will not only relax and be pampered, but also enjoy authentic experience of the abundance of good things offered by Prekmurje. In addition to enjoying culinary delights and healthy waters, in particular the unique black water, you can test your skills at pottery, weaving and beeswax candle-making workshops, and appreciate the performances of folklore groups in front of the Livada Prestige Hotel.
In nearby Filovci you can learn about the rich pottery heritage. You can immerse yourself in the interactive presentation of the history, culture, nature and life in Pomurje at the regional centre Expano in Murska Sobota. At the end of August, you can come to the Vinarium Festival in Lendava.
There are many reasons making spas the best place for a summer getaway. The top ones are water fun and refreshment during hot days, but it is also nice to be pampered so that you can go back to your regular life with fresh energy.
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