Sandy swathes, sweeping countryside and a café-culture capital are all part of the package with holidays to Romania.
A holiday heavyweight
When it comes to holidays, Romania is far from a one-trick pony. It’s got the boxes ticked for all kinds of trips, whether its bar hopping in Bucharest, getting lost in lush landscapes in the countryside, or stop-and-flop jaunts by the beach. It doesn’t stop there either – this place makes for a great base for border-crossing breaks, with a string of European heavyweights wrapped around almost every side.
Trips to Transylvania
When it comes to exploring outside the country’s capital, Transylvania takes a solid spot on the tourism map. This region’s made up of pint-sized villages and towns which come complete with a backdrop of kale-green countryside and mountains that climb up to the clouds. Bran Castle is a sure stop for sightseers – it’s famed for its links to the story of Dracula, but there’s much more to this place than that. The castle was restored by Romanian royals more than 100 years ago, and it was used as a summer residence for the reigning queen of the time. These days it houses a museum which untangles the tale of its past.