Slovakia is becoming one of Europe's focal points for travel and tourism. The country enjoys moderate weather and a prime map location, bridging east and west. Its thousand year history offers a great deal to visitors. Slovakia tourism has much for the international travelers and visitors.
The peak tourist seasons are mid July to late August in the summer and mid December to February in the winter. If you do travel in these seasons, it is wise to try to arrive as early in the season as possible. Travel in the off-season in Slovakia is even quieter than in many other countries, and both nature and tourist services seem less tired, as if it's all really there just for you. Late springtime (April and May), though sometimes still a bit chilly, is particularly beautiful, with city streets and out-of-the way forests washed clean by rain and melting snow, and a generally brilliantly-colored outdoors. Slovak Republic has many public Slovakia holiday. Practically every day is a saint's day in the Slovak Republic, and 'special days', festivals and public holidays are widely acknowledged. Slovakia holiday include:
• New Year's Day (1 January),
• Three Kings Day (6 January),
• Labour Day (1 May),
• Cyril and Methodius Day (5 July) and
• Christmas (24-26 December).
The Bratislava Lyre in May or June features rock concerts. During June or July folk dancers from all over Slovakia meet at the Vychondná Folklore Festival, 32km (20mi) west of Poprad. The Bratislava Jazz Days are held in September. |
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