A beautiful country with flights from just £43 is among Europe’s “most overlooked” tourist destinations. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, a history buff, or want to sample some of Europe’s top wines, Slovenia is said to have something for everyone.

The tiny nation, which is home to just over 2million people, saw a tourism boom over the past year with visitor numbers up nine per cent. An estimated 7.3 million foreign nationals booked an overnight stay in Slovenia in 2025. Almost one million of those are said to have arrived in the nation in July.

YouTube content creator Paul Taylor, known as Suitcase Monkey, described his trip to Slovenia as “packed but peaceful”. He started his six-day tour of the nation in its capital Ljubljana, noting it was “so central” that it made a perfect place to begin.

In a video, Paul, who called Slovenia the “best most overlooked country”, said: “Home to just 300,000 people, its river walk is the obvious highlight, but its many offshoots and compact nature make it perfect for finding on foot. 

“Whilst walking anywhere in the city it is impossible to miss its most dominant centrepiece and it was our first stop. Ljubljana Castle is worth a visit.” 

The impressive castle can be reached via a steep hike from the city centre or via its very own funicular railway, which takes around two minutes to reach the historic structure. Paul particularly enjoyed a 4D film at the castle journeying through the history of the building.

Paul particularly enjoyed learning about the modern history of Slovenia. The country itself has existed in its current state since 1991, having previously been part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.

Paul and his wife Chiaki later visited Lake Bled, which is home to an ancient church and “iconic views”. He added: “Just watching the world go by from various locations was magical. 

“Especially on the more remote western side and this peace and quiet is what I’ll remember.” 

Slovenia is also home to the stunning Postojna, a series of underground caves that make up part of the Classical Karst UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors to the stunning caves can take a 90 minute train ride that winds through the rocky passages. 

Having experienced the stunning cave, Paul said: “This is the world’s first underground railway. With almost 4km of track it acts as the grand entry point for Postojna cave, a massive network of passages, tunnels, and an ancient gift shop.

“Although its arrival may grab the headlines, it’s the 120m deep, 24km cave system that makes up the majority of the time for any visit. The caves are full of intricate stalactites and stalagmites.” 

As well as stunning scenery, Slovenia is also a hit with adrenaline junkies with the beautiful Soca River often used by people wanting to go rafting. Meanwhile mountainous terrain is a hit with people who enjoy canyoning. 

Flights to Slovenia leave the UK from various destinations including Heathrow, Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh. They are available on SkyScanner for as little as £43.