In a close contest, Ljubljana has effortlessly leapfrogged Dubrovnik to take poll position in the race to become our best-European-city-for a romantic-mini-break. It’s so lovely I’m even going to forgive its fiendishly tricky spelling.

The Slovenian capital is a relaxed but buzzy little city. It’s incredibly easy to get around, with such an excellent bus system that I never once whined to Mr G that we should get an Uber. That’s rare. It was busy but not rammed and the elegant streets were lined with gorgeous cafes, bars and restaurants spilling onto the pavements and canal sides. Mr G rates Slovenia as his top holiday country so far, and it’s difficult to disagree. It seems a little bit more adventurous and off the beaten track than France or Italy, but it’s more cosmopolitan, glamorous and easy to negotiate than Albania or North Macedonia. And the roads are surfaced.

We followed the usual ‘ What to do in one day in Ljubljana’ itinerary. Luckily, it wasn’t arduous, with plenty of scheduled take time to have a coffee overlooking the canal stops. If you’re after a lazy city break, book now! We had one of our best days of the trip so far, while staying in a city camp site next to a playground, which underlines just how fabulous Ljubljana is.

Quick campsite comment:

We stayed at Camping Resort Ljubljana. In the city but about 4 miles from the old town. 

The good bits: It was a leafy, green site on the riverside in Ljubljana with a bus-stop near the entrance. It took less than ten minutes to get into the centre. There were pretty spacious pitches, electric and Wi-Fi, very helpful staff and clean showers with a rather swanky dressing table area and hairdryer in the ladies’.

The bad bits: It’s city-centre camping, which always has a bit of a municipal feel. The first night was quiet and chilled, but on the second night an enormous American uni group arrived. There was much wandering around the site with beers, jumping on the kids’ trampoline and squealing on the merry-go-round. Just one of those things, but not something that me and Mr G are very relaxed about!!! We collapsed pop top, chairs, table and BBQ and high-tailed it to the other side of the site.