After a few hours we got from sunny Croatia to cloudy Bled. Bled is a picturesque town located in the Julian Alps and is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the country. Its most striking feature is the picturesque lake of the same name, which is surrounded by mountain peaks and adorned by a small island with an iconic church (Assumption) in the middle. Sports enthusiasts also know the lake for the rowing world cup, which is regularly held here.
Another attraction is Bled Castle, which towers over the lake on a rocky peak. It is the oldest castle in Slovenia and offers visitors a breathtaking view of the lake and the surrounding countryside. Inside the castle there is a museum that tells the history of the area and offers examples of traditional crafts. But we're going to the hostel first. We are staying in hostel Bled. We check in and go for a walk to the lake, thinking that we will take a dip in it. The beach is on the other side of the lake up by the campsite. There is a nice promenade around the lake that allows visitors to walk and cycle around the lake, so the beach is not too difficult to get to. The bathing water is pleasant in all conditions, as the lake has no significant inflows and is mainly supplied by underground springs. These make the water in the lake pleasantly warm (one of the warmest lakes in the Alps). After swimming, we'll explore the surroundings and have a late dinner at the restaurant Oštarija Babji zob. Like everything in Bled, it was not among the cheapest. After dinner, we're going to bed. Tomorrow we will visit the Vintgar Gorge.
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