Present
Romania is broken into three main regions;
Transylvania,
Moldavia and
Walachia. The Capital
city of
Bucharest is located in
Walachia.
Transylvania has
been disputed land for centuries, and is the newest region to
Romania; as well as the cultural hotbed.
The
Carpathian Mountains dominate the country, and play a major role
in tourism, and local life alike. Countless opportunities arise in
the mountains, from the hiking trails that litter the countryside,
to the untouched caves ready for your exploration. If you are a fan
of winter then the first class ski resorts around
Brasov
will tempt your skis & boards, with challenging runs, and the
cheapest lift ticket prices in Europe. Wildlife viewing is available
in almost any area of the mountains with Europes largest Bear and
Wolf population, and a number of numerous other wildlife rarely
found on the continent. The Carpathians truly offer something for
everyone
Transylvania offers
castles and towns straight from Medieval Germany or Hungary, and is
the home to the legendary Count Dracula, or
Vlad Tepes as history
truly knows him by.
Brasov,
Sighisoara,
Sibiu and
Cluj Napoca are a few of the main
tourist attractions; as well as a wealth of other sites waiting to
be discovered not far off the beaten path.
If you are looking for a relaxing vacation, the
Black Sea offers
more then 225 Km of unspoiled beaches, with world class resorts
dotting the Coastline from the main port city of Constanta, South to
the border of Bulgaria. Spa trips are available as well in Romania,
with some of the mud baths still used; being a favorite of Roman
Gods in early times.
There is so
much more in Romania to see; Explore through our Destination and Region
guides with the map above or go to our
Destinations List.
