Explore and marvel at Kras and Brkini in spring

Kraška Gmajna, swathes of dry grassland where sheep and goats grazed for centuries but have since largely become overgrown, has given its name to a unique festival that celebrates the rich cultural and natural heritage of Kras and Brkini in the south-west of the country.

Kras, the limestone plateau above the Gulf of Trieste which is dotted with stone-built villages, is celebrated for its ruby-red Teran wine, the pršut (prosciutto) air-dried ham and the white Lipizzan horses.

Further to the south-east, Brkini is a more remote area. It is known for...