Active vacation in Romania - things to do, entertainment and nightlife

Romania, partially located in the Carpathian Mountains, offers tourists unique opportunities for outdoor activities with the added thrill of admiring the beauties of nature.

The Bicaz Gorge which is located in the eastern part of the Carpathian Mountains, connects the provinces Transylvania and Moldova, and is the longest and deepest river in this country. At the bottom of the gorge flows the Bicaz mountain river. Bicyclists – extremist will appreciate the mountain serpentine which stretches for 8 kilometers along the edge of the gorge. Since 2004, the gorge has become a National Park. In the summer months, experienced climbers come here to enjoy the stunning views from a height of 300 meters. The abundance of caves within the walls of the high mountains attracts speleologists. Risky naturalists walk through forests full of wild boars, wolves and brown bears. There are also two mountain lakes in the reserve; one of them is the largest reservoir in the country.

The rope park in the city of Brasov is equipped with tracks for all ages and level of preparation. The large area and the distance of the tracks from each other, allows visitors seeking a little solitary and less crowded space to derive pleasure from their vacation experience. An entrance tickets worth 40 Romanian Lei allows you the right to 3 hours of extreme pleasure. The price on the ticket includes protective gloves and ointment against bruises. The Park is located on the outskirts of the city next to a zoo. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Fans of leisure bike rides will like the Herastrau Park located in the north of Bucharest. Well-arranged alleys and benches are surrounded by the clear waters of the Haerastrau Lake. The outdoor Village Museum is available for those who like quiet rest. Active youth will like the second part of the park equipped with tennis courts, a boat station, a bike rental service, and a lot more other attractions. Outside the park, there are cafes and restaurants for tired and hungry tourists.

Bicycle tourism in Romania is organized and mapped out such that the main route starts from the Iron Gate, a natural narrowing in the Danube Valley, and extends to the border with Bulgaria. Bicycle tourism as a whole is represented mainly by flat tracks and country roads. Local authorities are actively working on modernizing roads with inactive traffic in order to popularize bicycle sport.

Fans of skiing will appreciate the high slopes of the Carpathians which is open for descent from December to March. The main ski centers in Romania are Sinai, Predeal and Poiana Brasov. The development of this type of active recreation in the country began only recently, such that the most modern technologies were employed in the beautification of resorts. Ski areas in Romania offer tourists a comfortable activity in mountaineering, cross-country skiing and even bobsleighing.

The best Aqua Park in the country is Paradisul Acvatic, located in Brasov and occupying an area of 24 thousand kilometers. This Park has two zones; Open and Closed. It offers tourists Swimming pools, water slides, Jacuzzi and grottoes. Fans of outdoor activities will appreciate the spacious fitness room, volleyball and football fields, as well as a lounge. The water park presents a unique method of working out in springing shoes called Kongoo jumps which will literally mean “jump” in aerobics.

Funny “party-goers” will like the night club “Studio Martin”, located in the heart of Bucharest. Open more than 20 years ago, this Romanian brother Studio 54 at various times hosted world celebrities and to this day can accommodate up to 500 lovers of good music and free night fun, offering a variety of music. Cocktail connoisseurs will love the rich selection of drinks at the local bar. Each diver will enjoy the warm and gentle waves on the southern coast of Romania reaching the Black Sea. Immersion in Lake Baliz, at the bottom of which is located an ancient flooded village with a chapel, will tickle nerves with mysticism.