The Julian Alps
The Julian Alps in the north-west of the country attract winter
sports enthusiasts but also generate strong summer trade from
walkers, riders and cyclists. Popular tourist haunts include the
Triglav National Park, an area of outstanding beauty dominated by
Mount Triglav and Kranjska Gora and Bovec, the two best-known ski
resorts in the region. Designed mainly in Alpine style, the resorts
offer a range of skiing at all levels. At over 1,700 meters, Bovec
has a long season marred only by the fact that it is in an
earthquake zone. Average prices start at around £47,400 for small
traditional stone houses with apartments. Larger chalets in the
resort centres cost between £94,700 and £270,500 depending on
location and quality of accommodation.
Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj
Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj are also favorite spots with
holidaymakers, golfers and second home owners. Lake Bohinj is
situated in the Julian Alps north west of Slovenia and offers great
skiing opportunities during the winter seasons. The island of Bled
with its famous church is one of the country's most recognizable
landmarks. As well as a location for waterside holidays, the resort
offers direct access via chairlift to the ski area of Straza.
Property in traditional, family-sized chalets is pricey and
averages between £169,100 and £228,700, with one and two-bedroom
apartments costing around £135,300.
Maribor
Maribor is located on the Drava River in northeastern Slovenia.
With a population of 108,000 it is a thriving university city and a
key hotspot for investors. As Slovenia's second city, it also
offers a gateway to the Prekmurje, the wine-growing region and the
Mariborsko Pohorje mountain range. Ryanair started a service to
Maribor in June 2007 opening up the region to further investment
and tourism. The area includes famous thermal spas and the
Goricko Regional Park which is undergoing a program of development.
Further, a new motorway is likely to increase access from
Ljubliana. Property here is still relatively affordable with rustic
cottages and new-build apartments available from around £27,100 to
£101,500.
Piran
Piran is an old medieval town situated in west Slovenia on the
very tip of the peninsula. The town has a lot of rich cultural
heritage, evident in the vast historic sites and monuments that
span its breadth. The beautiful and popular Istrian peninsular has
Venetian roots, pretty beaches, an outdoor café culture and a
tourist centre offering a range of activities. Nearby Koper and
Potoroz are also of interest. Expect to pay around £40,600 to
£54,100 for a traditional house inland, with larger and newer
properties priced between £67,600 and £135,300.
Ljubljana
Ljubljana is Slovenia's historic capital city with many
beautiful baroque, Art Nouveau and contemporary buildings. It also
boasts a young population and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Approximately 15% of the country's population live here and the
university brings in a large student population. Young
professionals and students offer good long-term rental prospects.
The most sought-after properties are the attractive character
apartments in the city centre and, as a result, they tend to be
highly priced with current average costs of £1,700 per square
metre. Prices over a million euros are not unknown. More affordable
new-build developments and small houses can be found in the outer
suburbs, where one-bedroom apartments are available from
£100,000.
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