Bled and its surrounding area is one of the most beautiful Alpine resorts, known for a mild healthy climate and thermal lake water. A picturesque island rises out of the lake, covered by vegetation. Several buildings hide among the plants: a church, a belltower, the provost's house, the chaplain's house and a small hermitage. Many legends surround the island; one of these legends was used as the basis of one of the greatest works of Slovenia's great poet France Prešeren. Bled is famous for its boatmen, the »pletna« boat ride to the island and the classic local food – the cream slice. Many other wonders of nature can be found near Bled, including the Vintgar gorge, the Pokljuka gorge and others.
