A shopping tour to Slovenia will please you with prices. You need to know a few rules and peculiarities of shopping in this country. Large shopping and entertainment centers are open every day. Stores in Slovenia are open on weekdays from 07:00-08:00 to 19:00, on Saturdays - from 08:00 to 13:00. Sunday is usually a day off. Traditional sales in Slovenia, as in most European countries, take place after Christmas and New Year. The second season of sales in Slovenia can be caught at the end of summer, when the main flow of tourists decreases.
From this country come embroidery, handmade knitted items, pottery and wickerwork, and crystal. Slovenian wines, strong national spirits, hruškovets and viljamovka are also brought from here. Do not take wines labeled uvoz, these are export versions, and local wines are much better.
Slovenia is famous for its thermal springs and healing muds. You can buy cosmetics made on their basis by local cosmetology firms. The Elan factory produces ski equipment, and you can buy discounted clothing. Many people bring honey from Slovenia, and numerous souvenirs related to the bee theme. In the town of Idrija, lace is famous throughout Europe.
Reather goods can be bought in any souvenir store in the country. It is worth buying quality leather shoes, particularly those made by the local Alpina shoe factory. There are stores in all major cities. Women will love the beautiful and comfortable underwear made by the famous Slovenian company Pascarel.
