8 Slovenia: Ljubljana - art nouveau buildings - PICTURES
"Alligator" owns the local record store; famous Slovenian musician Andrej Sifrer.
Predjama Castle whose rooms are connected by secret passages.

Lake Bled, north of Ljubljana - PICTURE / MORE PICTURES

Slovenia "the Green Treasure of Europe." Half the size of Switzerland, tucked into a mountainous corner between Austria, Italy, Hungary and the Mediterranean (Venice is only 50 miles away!). Gorgeous mountains, lush vineyards, beautiful lakes and friendly people.
Postojna Caves (tram) / Skocjan caves (world's largest)
Lake Bohinj, Slovenia's largest lake.
Unspoiled mountains of Triglav National Park.
BELA KRANJ - the most famous region for the traditional music of Slovenia.
Working eco farm specializes in handmade linens and cloths trad-produced.
Stay at Otocec Castle on island in the middle of the Krka River.
Nearby thermal spa or the Carthusian Monastery.
Local winery for a Slovenian country-style dinner of local foods.

EasyJet flies from Stansted to Ljubljana.
Slovenia is between Italy and Croatia
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Homes Overseas - June 2005
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SLOVENIA
Population only 2 million.
Top tourist location: Bled, 35 km from Ljubljana airport - lake with island with castle, surrounded by stunning unspoilt countryside.
Portoroz - bustling seaside resort - beach, thermal pools, waterfront bistros, restaurants, discos.
Other Adriatic: Piran, Ankaran, ports of Izola and Koper
Goricko National Park - lots of cheap property in beautiful rural setting - will soon be linked to Ljubljana by direct motorway.
Kranjska Gora, 40 km from Bled, is the most popular ski resort.
Before EU accession very difficult for foreigners to buy, kept prices down.
However, richer Slovenians speculating during the lead up to joining caused price increase by more than 100% from 2002-2004.
Higher than Bulgaria, but some rural houses under £15,000.
Foreigners must have tax registration number to buy property, obtainable from local authorities. Local banks require it before opening account. Otherwise straightforward, and greatly helped by a computerised land registry that can complete searches within 24 hours, as well as efficient legal system and high-tech banking. Law requires official court translator be present when contract is signed.

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