Bovec

It is situated on the border with Italy and Austria and has about 1500 habitants. You can reach Bovec from 3 directions:

- From Tarvisio (Italy) over the Predil ski pass
- From Kranjska Gora over the Vrsic pass. Usually closed during winter.
- From Nova Gorica following Soca Valley

Main economical activity of Bovec is tourism. Tourist season lasts all year round long and is divided in winter and summer season.

Summer season in Bovec lasts from May until end of September. The main summer sports activities are related to Soca - emerald color river that shaped a valley where Bovec is located. Soca River is perfect for all kinds of wild water sport activities. The main one is rafting. Many Bovec sport agencies offer a memorable rafting experience passing trough immaculate green scenery of Soca valley. Kayaking is also very popular. Soca offers a variety of difficulty degrees so a novice and experienced kayakers can enjoy the river. Among other summer activities one can do in Bovec are: canyoning, hydro speed, mountain biking and caving.

Winter tourism season stretches from December until May. Main winter activities are skiing on Kanin mountain ski slopes (2200m). Ski area is connected with Italian Sela Nevea so it is possible to ski on both sides of Kanin mountain range. While Slovenian south site has plenty of sun, Italian side stays with excellent snow as it is on the north side of Kanin. There are plenty of other winter activities as sledging, ice climbing snow walking. There are many local sports agencies organizing these activities.

There are 3 hotels in Bovec and plenty of smaller accommodations. They range from bovec apartments, Inns, pensions, private rooms to campsites. As town is small all are situated near the town center. Previous reservations in high season (July - August) are adviceble as accommodations tend to fill up these months.