The dreamy countryside along the River Mura in eastern Slovenia is a land of lush green fields and picturesque wine growing hills, wind-rattles and storks, thermal health spas and energy points, excellent cycling and walking trails, rich culinary traditions and the friendliest people in the country.

More than 600 hectares of forest spread over the northern hills of Goričko and through them meanders the 140 km Goričko Wine Road, where the grapes for Laški Rizling, Chardonnay, Beli Pinot, Renski Rizling, Sauvigon and Šipon grow best. You shouldn't leave without trying bograč, a dish of mixed meats, onions and potatoes or gibanica, a delicious sweet pie stuffed with cottage cheese, poppy seeds, walnut and apple.

Murska Sobota is the regional town of Prekmurje. Visitors can learn a lot about the development of the town and the whole region through its history while viewing the permanent collection of the Regional Museum of Murska Sobota. Throughout the year, the life of the town is enriched by cultural, entertaining, traditional, culinary and sports events.

Lendava, a bi-lingual town is the easternmost town of Slovenia. A walk through the old town, home to interesting architecture, numerous food and shopping establishments is a unique experience.

Just across The Mura in Ljutomer trotting horses are raised below the sunny wine growing hills and frequent races are held. Many ancient handicrafts are preserved and practised.

Jeruzalem with its holy name, wine road with top white wines and exquisite viewpoints has every right to be named a place of heaven.

Most tourists come to this region because of the thermal health resorts each offering a range of waters and treatments but they discover many reason to return.

Pretty Prekmurje with its traditional way of life and laid back approach offers the perfect base to explore not only Slovenia but its three boarding countries.