Pictures: Zakocian .. the amazing caves of Slovenia

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasemi - The size and reputation of the Zakocian Caves in Slovenia make them a great place for tours for those wishing to be amazed by the vastness of the underworld that cannot be imagined from above.

The Zakocian Caves are located in the southwest of Slovenia, in the famous Krast region, and since they cannot be reached by public transport directly, it is best to rent a car, or take a taxi.

There are a number of short hikes that connect you to the village of Zakocian and beyond, and at the ticket office you will also find a museum, a souvenir shop, food and drinks, and in addition, another section of the caves has been opened to be an additional attraction that can be added to the ticket.

The main landmark in the town of Devacha and the village of Zakocian is these caves and the deep valley, and this is what makes the main tourist activity represented in a guided tour inside the cave, and waiting for your turn after purchasing the ticket, you can wander around the valley or visit the village.

When you start your tour, the guide will lead you 500 meters from the entrance and then on a walking trip between the depths of the cave along a path that extends 2.3 kilometers, and the journey lasts about an hour and a half of time.

The temperature inside the caves is constant and is around 12 degrees Celsius, so the visitor should bring a jacket or coat with him, if visiting in the summer, and because the paths inside the cave can be slippery, be sure to wear good walking shoes.