Orava

Orava is a region in northern Central Slovakia.

Cities

• 1 Dolný Kubín. Skiing or hiking in the nearby Kubinske hole area, Orava castle. (updated Nov 2016)
• 2 Námestovo. (updated Nov 2016)
• 3 Terchová. Entrance for hiking up beautiful ravines and to Little Fatra mountain range. (updated Nov 2016)
• 4 Trstená. (updated Nov 2016)
• 5 Tvrdošín. (updated Nov 2016)
• 6 Zuberec. Center of hiking, good entry point to Western Tatras (updated Nov 2016)

Other destinations

• 1 Horná Orava (Upper Orava).  

Understand

Orava is the traditional name of a region situated in northern Slovakia. In the past, a small part was also in southern Poland (Orawa).

The region doesn't provide too many historical or cultural uniquities, however it's rich in tourist opportunities - especially regarding nature.

See

Orava castle

• 1 Orava Castle (Oravský Hrad) (On the way from Dolny Kubin to Tvrdosin). (updated Nov 2016)
• 2 Orava village museum (Nearby Zuberec). A reconstruction of a historical village. (updated Nov 2016)
• 3 Leštiny wooden church. An evangelical church, enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage. (updated Nov 2016)

Do

• 1 Orava dam (Oravská priehrada). Watersports and relax. (updated Nov 2016)
• 2 Little Fatra. Peaks like Veľký Rozsutec, or ravine Jánošíkove diery make this area very worth the day or two of stay. (updated Nov 2016)
• 3 Oravská Magura (Orava Magura). A relatively small mountain range, includes Kubinska hola. (updated Nov 2016)
• 4 Oravice. Geothermal aquapark and a small ski area. (updated Nov 2016)
• 5 Western Tatras. (updated Nov 2016)
• 6 Orava Beskids.  

Go next

Regions Liptov, Kysuce or Western Tatras.

Poland and nearby Saturday markets in Nowy Targ.