Špania Dolina

Špania Dolina
Špania Dolina from Panský Diel
Špania Dolina
Location of Špania Dolina in the Banská Bystrica Region
Špania Dolina
Location of Špania Dolina in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°49′N 19°08′E / 48.82°N 19.13°E / 48.82; 19.13
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica Region
DistrictBanská Bystrica District
First mentioned1263
Government
  MayorMartina Wilhelmerová
Area
  Total
12.72 km2 (4.91 sq mi)
Elevation
711 m (2,333 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total
226
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
974 15
Area code+421 48
Car plateBB
Websitewww.spaniadolina.sk

Špania Dolina is a village and municipality in central Slovakia, near the city of Banská Bystrica. Although its permanent population does not exceed 200 people, it is a picturesque historic village situated 728 m above sea level and is surrounded by the Staré Hory and Veľká Fatra mountains. It has become a popular tourist recreation centre.