About Bovec, Slovenia
Bovec is a lovely little town of just over 1,600 residents situated in the northwestern corner of Slovenia, with the Soca River below and the Julian Alps above. It is the most important town in the Soca Valley, offering a plethora of activities for adventure-sports enthusiasts. That’s why the town is known as the adventure tourism capital of Slovenia.
Bovec is located 136 kilometres (85 miles) from Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana, close to the border with Italy, at an elevation of 434 meters (1,424 feet).
Bovec Photo Gallery
A beautiful picture gallery containing 10 high resolution Bovec photos, taken either by professional photographers or amateur photo enthusiasts!
Bovec is a lovely little town in northwestern Slovenia, between the Triglav National Park and the Slovenian-Italian border. About 150 km from Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana, so it takes about two hours by car. Image by rivigan / CC BY-SA 2.0
The picturesque centre of the town. Image by Richard Dedeyan / CC BY-SA 2.0
Bovec is a small, charming town, surrounded by high peaks of the Slovenian Alps, a true mountain jewel of Slovenia. Image by Richard Dedeyan / CC BY-SA 2.0
The town is located by the Triglav National Park and is the centre of the Upper Soca valley.
In the center of the town stands a parish church of St. Ulrich. Image by Richard Dedeyan / CC BY-SA 2.0
The town lies in a wide valley surrounded by the peaks of the Slovenian Alps and the highest parts of some of them are covered with snow almost throughout the year. Image by Brigitte / CC BY-SA 2.0
Bovec is surrounded with high mountains of the Slovenian Alps that are hiding numerous natural beauties and so it is the perfect starting point to explore the surrounding area, to relax and to have active holidays in a green environment. Image by TravelingOtter / CC BY-SA 2.0
The town is located between the mountains of Slovenian Alps and the famous Soca river (Isonzo in Italian), which is one of the most beautiful and cleanest rivers in Europe. Image by Jan Kühn / CC BY-SA 4.0
Aerial view of the town and the surrounding area. Image by Damjanleban / CC BY-SA 2.5
And this is how Bovec looked more than 50 years ago, in 1962.
The friendly and relaxed town of Bovec is the adventure tourism capital of Slovenia. Situated in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled valleys in Europe, the River Soca valley, Bovec is packed with travel agencies offering a large variety of water activities, including white-water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, canyoning and hydrospeeding. Besides being a haven for water-sports enthusiasts, Bovec also attracts nature lovers and those seeking rest and relaxation. |
| The accommodation options in Bovec can be divided into five main categories: hotels, guesthouses, apartments, hostels and campsites. |
The town of Bovec is known as the adventure tourism capital of Slovenia and there are quite a few hotels in the area, so you won't have any trouble finding a place to stay. We have reviewed five of them which we think are the best and worth staying at. Read on and find out which one best suits your needs and budget. |
Many local residents in Bovec offer apartments for rent in their houses. It's an extremely popular wallet-friendly option when you are staying in the Bovec area. But be careful, the rates and quality vary seriously, so always do a good research before you book an apartment for your stay! We have handpicked ten of the most popular ones and reviewed them for you. |
Guesthouses are a very popular inexpensive form of lodging in Slovenia and have been in use for many decades, but at the moment we can recommend only one guesthouse in Bovec. |
There are three very popular hostels in Bovec. We have reviewed all three of them, so read on and find out which one best suits your needs and style. |
Camping and glamping sites are an increasingly popular option for travelers who want to experience Mother Nature without surrendering their creature. We stayed at four different camping and glamping sites in the Bovec area and would like to recommend two of them. |