Collio Holidays
Peace, tranquillity and beauty
Just inside the north-eastern border of Italy lies Collio, which is generally considered to be Italy’s finest white wine producing area and is reminiscent of Tuscany, but without the crowds. A Collio holiday will be enjoyed by anyone seeking a relaxing break in unspoiled countryside, with its rolling hills, cherry trees, olive groves and vineyards. Collio holidays allow the visitor to enjoy horse riding, walking, cycling or golf, in a climate that is as good for people as it is for grapes. The Julian Alps provide shelter from cold northerly winds while the nearby Adriatic Sea helps moderate the temperature range.
For gourmands and wine lovers
Wine and food are taken seriously in Collio, which is not to say that the locals don’t enjoy the fruits of their labours. In the last weekend in May there is a great ‘Open Cellars’ celebration which brings together wine enthusiasts from all over the world. On holiday in Collio the traveller is also likely to come across one of the festivals or ‘sagre’, which are held in the area’s many beautiful villages throughout the summer. As well as enjoying the fine wines and grappa, the visitor should look out for the area’s speciality food, prosciutto di San Daniele.
Explore Italy and Slovenia
Holidays in Collio leave the traveller spoilt for choice. In one direction lies Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic, while in the other lies the romantic Slovenian capital of Ljubljana. The two cities are little more than two hour’s drive from each other, and in between many towns, villages and one or two beaches lie waiting to be explored. Farther afield are the Slovenian Alpine resorts of Lake Bled and Kranjska Gora and one of Italy’s most beautiful attractions, Lake Garda. A holiday in Collio includes sights that reflect the area’s cultural history as a meeting point of Latin, Germanic and Slavic cultures, such as Miramar Castle, near Trieste, one of the most picturesque castles in all Europe.
Weather in Collio
The weather in Collio’s summer season complements perfectly the serene surroundings a holiday in the Slovenian retreat offers. From mid May to late September, temperatures are likely to climb above 15C while in the sunny months of June, July and August a holiday in Collio will likely produce temperatures of upto 24C; ideal weather for relaxing with some of the region’s famed wine in a beautiful part of Europe. In holiday season hours of sunshine range from around 7 to 9 hours, which drops to around 5 in winter and spring; more comfortable temperatures in which to explore all that Slovenia has to offer.
All Inclusive Holidays in Collio
All inclusive holidays in Collio provide a stress-free break in Slovenia. Let someone else worry about buying and preparing food on your trip away, as all meals and drinks will be included in the price of the holiday package. Cheap all-inclusive Collio holidays will typically see you in a clean, well-appointed room, with good facilities such as a hotel restaurant, bar and possibly even a pool. All-inclusive breaks in this area are great for those seeking sun holidays, as the area benefits from a temperate Mediterranean climate.
