GOLF ESCAPES

Short Haul: Slovenia
oldest and the largest golf course in Slovenia.
You might be surprised to learn it dates
back as far as 1937; many visitors claim it
to be one of the most beautiful courses in
Europe. With its 27 holes, the two courses
offer countless challenges.
The 18-hole King’s Golf Course is a
masterpiece by the famous architect Don
Harradine and has been ranked among the
Top 100 Courses in Continental Europe.
Visitors enjoy playing among tree-lined
fairways with spectacular breathtaking views
of Slovenia‘s highest mountains.
In the recent past, Bled has hosted many
important professional and amateur events
on a Europe-wide level (such as LPGA Tour,
the Challenge Tour, European Boys Team
Championship, European Ladies Team
Championship) and many important
Slovenian tournaments.
You can play golf within 30 miles in three
countries; Slovenia, Austria and Italy. The
Bled resort alone offers an excellent mix of
hotels, from the exclusive, five-star experience
in the famous Grand Hotel Toplice to
family hotels and a new unique, luxury
camping experience, ‘Glamping’. The best
choice for golfers is The Kings Clubhouse,
which is right next to the Bled course.
For non-golfers, Bled offers excellent spa
facilities, outdoor activities like walking,
biking, trekking, rafting and more. Around
Ljubljana, you can spend a day exploring its
immense culture and history.
The perfect day? Perhaps play golf in the
morning, have lunch at King’s clubhouse
next to the Bled course, then walk round
the Lake or visit Bled castle and enjoy the
unique view.
What’s more, getting to Bled is easy; just
fly to Ljubljana from London (and drive 20
minutes) or fly to Venice from various UK
airports (and drive two hours). There is no
reason not to visit this unique destination. ■
Contact details:
Telephone +386 1 200 99 01, visit www.
golfbled.si or email info@golfbled.si
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