TRAVEL UPDATE ON SLOVENIA – DECEMBER 2006
Margaret and Barry Williamson
January 2007
We would like to draw attention to the following changes to motorhoming and travel conditions in Slovenia since our last visit in the autumn of 2004:
1. Currency: The old currency (Slovenian Tolar) ceased to exist on 1 January 2007, when the country adopted the Euro. The official changeover rate was 239.46 SLT = One Euro.
2. Supermarkets/Credit Cards: 'Aldi' supermarkets have reached Slovenia, under the name 'Hofer'. They have a good range but do not take credit cards. Cards are accepted at Spar supermarkets, at most fuel stations and at larger restaurants and campsites.
3. Winter Camping: Most campsites are only open April/May to September/October. The campsite near the Capital, Ljubljana Resort (Autocamp Jezica), is open all year and in December 2006 we found another: Autocamp Strunjan. Arriving in Slovenia from Trieste, Strunjan is south of Capodistria on the coast. The site has mainly static caravans and cabins, with a small area for tourers. There is an excellent new shower block and a small restaurant. The cleaner will do your laundry, English is spoken and credit cards are accepted.
4. See Log for December 2006.
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