Farm Narava

There are many wild swimming points along the Idrijca and Soca Valley river systems, including one opposite the site, which has a shallow natural pool suitable for kids. At Slap ob Idrijci (10 minutes’ drive), there is a small lake with a beach for picnics and safe water for splashing around with the kids. Kayaking (you can hire kayaks on site) or paddleboarding are also popular pursuits here, while daredevils can try out the diving board – it’s 10 metres high. Adjacent to the farm is a hiking trail with spectacular viewpoints; you can explore sleepy villages and a waterfall along the route. Visits to Brewery ZAJC 1725 (10 minutes) also come highly recommended; the museum will walk you through the history and process of brewing beer in Slovenia. There are also gorgeous alpine villages like leafy Bovec (an hour) and Kobarid (35 minutes) with its spectacular abbey and gorge, to discover. Kanal ob Soči (35 minutes) has pastel-coloured baroque-style houses along the waterfront, and Idrija (25 minutes) is UNESCO-listed for its mining heritage and museum.