{"id":2102,"date":"2019-01-26T01:03:27","date_gmt":"2019-01-26T00:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/?p=2102"},"modified":"2020-05-06T21:11:34","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T19:11:34","slug":"podcetrtek-award-winning-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/slovenia\/best-of-slovenia\/podcetrtek-award-winning-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"POD\u010cETRTEK: Award-winning wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Precariously wedged between the Sotla river (and Schengen border with Croatia) to the east and the wine-growing hills of \u0160marje to the west, Pod\u010detrtek is a curious little place. Aside from having one of the stranger sounding names in Slovenia (literally meaning \u2018on Thursday\u2019 in reference to when its market days were held during medieval times), the village of Pod\u010detrtek is mostly known for being home to one of the country\u2019s premier spa and wellness resorts. The rest of the municipality has plenty of things to see and do as well.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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From the Kozanjsko Regional Park and vineyard-covered hills in the south to the settlement named for the Slovenian-born St Emma in the north and of course the numerous sites in and around the village of Olimje, metre-for-metre Pod\u010detrtek might just be the most impressive tourist destination in all of Slovenia. Info: Turizem Pod\u010detrtek, +386 (0)3 810 90 13, tic@podcetrtek.si, <\/strong>www.turizem-podcetrtek.si<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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WELLNESS ORHIDELIA<\/strong>: Modern, chic, grown-up and full of funky designer touches, this is the newest and most modern addition to the Terme Olimia spa. With its unusual flowing shape the complex blends into the landscape and wouldn\u2019t be out of place in a book on design. Lots of wood and glass make you feel as if it\u2019s an organic part of the landscape. Not surprisingly it has won design awards.<\/p>\n

Thermal treatments and pampering treats include steam baths that wouldn\u2019t look out of place in a 5-star hotel, with their mood lighting and trendy tiles. There are a variety of different sauna programmes, from an algae detox to a mineral mud therapy. And there are a variety of steam baths and saunas, including a bio bath and a Finnish sauna. There are other cool touches such as light caves and underwater music that we love. Info: +386 3 829 78 05, www.terme-olimia.com, <\/strong>orhidelia@terme-olimia.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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TERME OLIMIA<\/strong>: Eastern Slovenia is blessed with a number of great spa and wellness resorts, but Terme Olimia stands out amongst the rest, and has consistently been chosen as one of the country\u2019s best in various polls and competitions. Its modern facilities have been carefully designed to co-exist in harmony with the natural surroundings – with Wellness Orhidelia among the finalists in the category of Holidays at the World Architectural Festival in 2009. Guests are treated to a true four-star experience whether they are in their hotel, at the pools or enjoying a romantic dinner. Comfort and relaxation at its finest. Info: Zdravili\u0161ka 24, +386 (0)3 829 70 00 info@terme-olimia.com, www.terme-olimia. com.<\/strong><\/p>\n

HI\u0160A VIN EMINO<\/strong>: Part of a new agricultural cooperative a few kilometres south of Pod\u010detrtek itself, the \u2018house of wine\u2019 in Imeno (yes the play on the village\u2019s name is intentional) invites guests to its cellar for tastings. Admission for groups can also include the organization of special events such as weddings, birthdays, christenings and the like. The co-operative behind Emino, coming from a several Century old co-operative heritage, is based in the village of \u0160marje. \u2018Kmetijska Zadruga \u0160marje\u2019 provides services for farmers including machinery, servicing, agricultural advice and bulk purchase of market products. The oenological arm of the organisation boasts a shiny new venue at which one can be impressed with the ambience and modern surroundings, delighted with the degustation, and merry with up to 70 others.. Info: Imeno 84A, Pod\u010detrtek, +386 (0)38 18 38 82, +386 (0)41 36 94 82, info@emino.si.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To discover other unique places in Slovenia, check out THE SLOVENIA BOOK – AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO THE BEST OF SLOVENIA<\/em><\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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