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)

Understand

Orava is the traditional name of a region situated in northern Slovakia. In the past, 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)

Go next

Regions Liptov, Kysuce or Western Tatras.

Poland and nearby Saturday markets in Nowy Targ.