Nova Gorica - Gorizia is located on both sides of magic river Soča - Isonzo , under the Colio - Goriška brda region, where are produced world famous vines as Kristančič, Morel Simčič, Reja and others. In north direction is located Soča valey which is must see destination. On both sides are excelent mountains to climb or only to go for a walk. River is also excellent place for kayaking, swiming, fishing, canyoning, rafting or only to have picnic.<BR>Going south you can reach Karst known for excellent ham and only in this region produced wine teran which is excelent for blood , among other minerals is fool of iron. Nature there is like in toscana, in Lipica you can ride world well known Lipican white horses. Going further you can swim in Adriatic sea in Trieste, Grado, Portorose, Rovigo, A Marina Juglia is windsurfing and kiteing spot so you can try even this sport.<BR>In west direction you can explore Italy and you can visit Venice, Verona, Lago di Garda con Gardaland, Udine, and so on. This towns aree full of history.<BR>in east direction you can visit paragliding spot Lijak, Postumnia cave, Lubiana town, maybe also Zagreb town. <BR>However in all directions are many spots to visit so some of them you may find by yourselves.<BR><BR>We have excelent food based a cucina italiana, croata, austriaca e slovena. So this is a mixture off flavours which you must try . You can find meal starting with 3 Eur and a beer starting with 2 eur. For gurmans i there a lot of tratorias even with Michelin stars.