Ajdovščina in Vipava Valley

The valley part of Ajdovščina boasts a rich cultural heritage. Mansions and castles, numerous churches, furnished with great works of art, galleries - the Pilon Gallery keeps the legacy of the great local artist Veno Pilon - interesting architecture, nicely preserved Castra fortification. Cultural monuments include whole settlements, for instance Vipavski Križ, Šmarje, Šturje, etc.

Many arranged theme trails invite visitors to observe the wonderful play of nature. The valley is excellent for cycling trips, and the arranged sports parks attract people enjoying diverse sports, from tennis to basketball, football, and running. The Police Sports Centre provides indoor facilities and outdoor baths. Ajdovščina can also be viewed from the bird's perspective, whereas the most daring ones can parachute to the ground. 

The visitors most easily meet the friendly locals on the Vipava wine road and a few times a year at the so-called "osmica". They will be served traditional Vipava meals and home made wines.

A large portion of the Ajdovščina municipality occupies the Trnovo Plateau. The villages Predmeja, Otlica, Kovk and Gozd are by the locals referred to with a common name Gora. The particularity of this region is the local tradition reflected in stone walls - stone heaps, which the first inhabitants used to mark their land, the water collectors - basins, served for watering the livestock, and wells in front of every house. The arranged walking trails lead to the wonders of nature:  Window of Otlica (natural stone window), stone spiral, ice caves and other caves. The mountain is a home to many plants and animals, some of which found only on this paradise stretch of the Slovene territory.