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The most important tourist resort in Slovakia is Strbske Pleso (1 355 m). It acquired its international reputation in 1970, when the World Championship in Alpine Skiing was held here. The ski stadium includes 26 km of perfectly maintained cross-country trails, two chairlifts and four T-bars. Most of the terrain is equipped with the snow-making facilities. Apart from skiing you can try paragliding, winter bungee jumping, swimming, visiting sauna, fitness halls, and many other activities.
Banska Bystrica
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Penzion Eka Hotel Partizan - Tale Hotel Brusno Kongres Hotel Gala Mountain hotel Puste Pole Recreation establishment Motova Botel FAIRWAY Hotel KASKADY ****
A region of mountains, basins and valleys with a rich past in the mining industry in the centre of Slovakia, to the southeast it borders with Hungary. Visit the historical and cultural monuments of the town of Banska Bystrica and of its provinces; the ski centers - Donovaly, Certovica and Chopok; the national parks - Nizke Tatry and Muranska planina; the spas - Brusno, Dudince, Kovacova, Sklene Teplice and Sliac; the hunting and of fishing in the region; the reserve of Polana the town Banska Stiavnica, registered in the World and Cultural heritage of UNESCO; the hunting museum of Antol; the wooden church in Hronsek.
Bratislava
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Hotel Nivy Botel Marina Botel Gracia Hotel Dukla Hotel Kormoran Mountain hotel Zochova Cottage
A region with traditions of winegrowing is in the south-west part of the Slovakia and borders with Austria and Czech Republic. The main city of the region is Bratislava, which is also the capital of Slovakia. Bratislava has 450.000 inhabitants and is the centre of industry, politics, the economy and culture.
Kosice
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Jahoda Hotel Hutnik Hotel Ambassador Pension Skalna Ruza Hotel Dalia Hotel Bankov Hotel TeleDom Hotel Ambassador
A region of fertile plains and the Karstic caves, it is situated in Eastern Slovakia and borders with Ukraine and Hungary. The main city of the region is Kosice with 240.000 inhabitants, it is the second city of Slovakia. The region provinces are: Kosice, Gelnica, Michalovce, Roznava, Sobrance, Spisska Nova Ves a Trebisov.
Nitra
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Hotel Kormoran Pension Lagan Ranch U Bobiho Hunters castle Topolcianky Hotel Bowling Centrum Pension Delta Penzion VILLA
It is the region of Slavic Christianity and learning. The south part of the region borders with Hungary. The main town of the region is Nitra, where during the first centuries the first feudal state of the Great Moravia was created with the union of the Nitra and Moravia principalities. Today the town of Nitra is modern with more than 87.000 inhabitants. The region has the following provinces: Nitra, Komarno, Levice, Nove Zamky, Sala, Topolcany a Zlate Moravce.
Presov
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Hotel Nezabudka Villa Mersea Hotel Villa Park Hotel Hubert Hotel Panda Hotel Sport Aqua City Poprad Hotel Satel
The region of the Highs Tatras, of well preserved folk architecture and the gothic Spis is situated in the north-east part of Slovakia. From north it borders with Poland and from east with Ukraine. The Presov region is rich in flora, fauna, and extraordinary natural beauties and of historical monuments. This region is fantastic for Mountain Trekking in the Summer, and Skiing in the Winter. The metropolis of the largest region in Slovakia is the town Presov with the 92 000 inhabitants. The region has the following 13 provinces: Presov, Bardejov, Humenne, Kezmarok, Levoca, Medzilaborce, Poprad, Sabinov, Stara Lubovna, Stropkov, Svidnik a Vranov nad Toplou
Trencin
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Hotel Pod Zamkom
Region of romantic castles, it is situated in the north-west part of Slovakia and borders with the Czech Republic. The Roman inscription on the castle rock is the document that testifies the farthest northern memory of the Roman Empire in central Europe. In this region many very important Slovak personalities were born, for example Ludovit Stur – the linguist and codification of the Slovak language, Alexander Dubcek - Statesman and politician, M. R. Stefanik - one of the two founders of the first Czechoslovakian republic. The metropoli of the region is Trencin with 58.000 inhabitants. The Trencin region has 9 provinces: Trencin, Banovce nad Bebravou, Ilava, Myjava, Nove Mesto nad Vahom, Partizanske, Povazska Bystrica, Prievidza a Puchov.
Trnava
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Hotel City Best Western Hotel Sergijo Hotel Magnolia HuntersCastle Antonsal
A region well-known for the wine and for natural thermal sources, it is situated in western Slovakia. It borders in the west with the Czech Republic and in the south with Hungary. The main town of the region is Trnava with 73.000 inhabitants. The Trnava region has 7 provinces: Trnava, Dunajska Streda, Galanta, Hlohovec, Piestany, Senica and Skalica.
Zilina
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Antares Hotel Branica Hotel Havrania Aqua Therm Cottages Tatralandia Resort Hunters Castle Antonsal Relax Hotel Avena Motel Ranc PENZIÓN G E J D A K Hotel Vadas - Spa Vadas
A mountainous region, rich with natural beauties, folklore and castles are situated in this region of Slovakia. In the north-west it borders with the Czech Republic and in the north with Poland. The capital of the region is Zilina with more than 86.000 inhabitants. The region has 11 provinces: Zilina, Bytca, Cadca, Dolny Kubin, Kysucke Nove Mesto, Liptovsky Mikulas, Martin, Namestovo, Ruzomberok, Turcianske Teplice a Tvrdosin.
In winter, Slovakia is one of the best countries in Europe for skiers, both amateurs and experts. The two main skiing areas are the Low Tatras and the High Tatras. The Low Tatras are more pleasant if you want to avoid crowds, but the High Tatras offer more reliable snow conditions and superior facilities. The High Tatras are also blessed with high peaks such as Skalnate Pleso (1 751 m) and are host to several world championships. Lifts in both regions generally operate from January through March, though cross-country skiing is a popular alternative.
In the summer months Slovakia boasts an average temperature of 30c, and visitors can take advantage of the thermal spa’s, mountain walks and hikes, the grape harvests, historic towns and cities and the breathtaking scenery. Slovakia offers the best value in Europe to tourists with a relatively low cost of living. So why not find out for yourself, have a fantastic low cost holiday, visit the beautiful and diverse regions of Slovakia.
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