{"id":6204,"date":"2026-09-08T10:49:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T09:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/?p=6204"},"modified":"2026-09-08T10:49:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T09:49:50","slug":"leto-v-regione-saris-bolo-jednoducho-paradne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/leto-v-regione-saris-bolo-jednoducho-paradne\/","title":{"rendered":"The summer in the \u0160ari\u0161 region was simply brilliant!"},"content":{"rendered":"

What was the summer like in \u0160ari\u0161? Well, simply brilliant! From castles to folklore, crafts and local flavours, right through to cycling, hiking and outdoor adventures. During the summer of 2026, the \u0160ari\u0161 region showed that a holiday doesn\u2019t have to be centred on just one place. All you need to do is set off, and every weekend can be completely different.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Castles that have come to life in a different way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

History in the \u0160ari\u0161 region is certainly not just about looking at old walls. The \u2018Experience Castles Differently\u2019 project has introduced a new way of exploring the area The \u0160ari\u0161 Castle Trail<\/a> \u2013 through stories, crafts, traditions, local flavours and people who know each place first-hand.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Following the pilot event at\u00a0Kamenica Castle<\/a>\u00a0the project continued in July with\u00a0Kapu\u0161any Castle<\/a>. During the group tour, visitors learnt more about the site\u2019s history, gained an insight into the world of traditional crafts, learnt about beekeeping and enjoyed the views from the castle tower. For a moment, history became an experience that engaged all the senses. And the castle experience doesn\u2019t end there; the \u2018Experience Castles Differently\u2019 project will continue this autumn, and this time the journey will lead to \u0160ebe\u0161 Castle<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Discover \u0160ari\u0161: a weekend full of experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the new features this summer was the first edition of the experiential festival Discover \u0160ari\u0161<\/a>, which took place from 24 to 26 July.<\/p>\n\n\n

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He invited visitors to discover the region in a slightly different way \u2013 through personal stories, local guides, craftspeople, artists, community leaders, traditional flavours and lesser-known places. The programme centred on Ponds in Ve\u013ek\u00fd \u0160ari\u0161<\/a>, although the individual experiences took place in various locations across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That\u2019s what \u0160ari\u0161 is all about. It\u2019s not just a list of monuments and tourist attractions. It\u2019s a region that you\u2019ll get to know best through the people who live here, create here and keep local traditions alive. You won\u2019t just leave here with sore feet, but above all with experiences you won\u2019t forget in a hurry. And there certainly was plenty to choose from!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Pre\u0161ov got into the folk dance spirit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The beginning of August in Pre\u0161ov was marked by Festival of Countries and Traditions<\/a>, which hosted the first edition of the international folklore festival.<\/p>\n\n\n

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From 6 to 8 August, the historic city centre Pre\u0161ov<\/a> filled with music, dance, traditional costumes and traditions. Folklore groups from Slovakia, Poland, Lithuania, Bulgaria and Ukraine performed on a single stage. The programme was complemented by a folklore parade through the town, a dance school, traditional games, crafts, regional cuisine and evening concerts.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The festival also featured an area Discover and experience \u0160ari\u0161<\/a>, where visitors could learn about local crafts, producers, regional products and traditional culture. There was also a tasting of \u0160ari\u0161 ma\u010danka and a festive certification<\/a> the brand\u2019s first owners \u0160ari\u0161 Regional Product<\/a>, who praised the hard work of the craftsmen from \u0160ari\u0161.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u0160ari\u0161 from the saddle of a bicycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The summer of 2026 also confirmed that \u0160ari\u0161 is becoming an increasingly attractive region for cyclists. The region offers a wide range of routes, from easy family outings to more demanding sporting challenges. The main cycling routes include Bicycle Railroad<\/a>, EuroVelo 11<\/a> or trailers.<\/p>\n\n\n

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One of the summer events was Pre\u0161ov\u2013Sigord cycle tour<\/a>, which took place on 15 August. The participants set off from the Pre\u0161ov Bike Centre and, after cycling approximately 10 kilometres along the Cyklo\u017eelezni\u010dka route, arrived at the Sigord reservoir<\/a>. The trip combined cycling with learning about the history of the Slansk\u00e9 Hills.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The region\u2019s cycling potential was also showcased by Cycling trips along the EuroVelo 11 route<\/a>. The route passed through Ve\u013ek\u00fd \u0160ari\u0161, Sabinov and Krivany, showcasing the links between cycling and the historical monuments, natural surroundings and folk culture of \u010cergov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The cycling season doesn\u2019t end in autumn. It continues, taking participants in upcoming events on two wheels along the EuroVela 11 route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wandering through the wilderness of \u010cergov<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The summer in \u0160ari\u0161 was also all about hiking and exploring nature. A trip to Ve\u013ek\u00e1 Javorina as part of A stroll through the wilderness of \u010cergov<\/a> He combined a hike of around 9 kilometres with exploring life in the \u010cergov forests. Participants learnt more about the local fauna, animal tracks and the rare old-growth forests in the Vl\u010dia Private Nature Reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Summer That Never Ends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

And although the summer season in \u0160ari\u0161 is slowly drawing to a close, September certainly doesn\u2019t mean the end of the fun. There are more castle events, sporting and cycling events, and a varied cultural programme just waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The summer of 2026 once again confirmed that \u0160ari\u0161 has something to offer in every season<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re exploring it from the saddle of a bike, from the castle hills, through folklore, crafts, good food or simply on a leisurely walk through the countryside \u2013 there\u2019s always a reason to return and discover something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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