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The Karst region in Slovenia
The
Karst region of Slovenia is a fascinating area of disappearing lakes, underground
caves, wonderful wines and air-cured hams and is also the home of the Lipizzaner
Horses made famous by the Spanish Riding School of Vienna. Cerknica
Lake is usually present between October and June when the lake
becomes a wonderful area for fishing and windsurfing and a mecca for
birdwatchers. In June, when the snowmelt has finished and the rainfall
decreases, the lake begins to percolate through sinkholes into the subterranean
area and eventually disappears! The Postojna Caves and Socjan
Caves are well worth visiting: the former are perhaps rather
more touristy and have a small train running through - so you don’t have
to walk too far! This area is also famous for its vineyards with many
competition winning wines, the local speciality being the rich Teran
reds, which complement the local air-cured hams and salamis.