The central region of Romania is considered to be Wallachia. It is notable not only for the capital city of Bucharest, but also for its many ski resorts.
Fans of snowy ski slopes will have an excellent time in resorts such as: Predal, Poiana Brasov and Sinaia. They can be reached very easily from the capital's airport. In addition to these resorts, the central part of the country will delight you with the ancient towns of Curtia de Arges and Targoviste, as well as with amazing natural beauties and protected areas.
If you're visiting the homeland of vampires to enjoy a beach vacation, you should head to the southern region of Romania. It goes by the name of Dobrudja. The area runs along the coast of the Black Sea. The most popular seaside resorts here are Constanta, Costinesti, Mamaia, Eforie-Sud, Eforie-Nord, Neptune-Olympus and Saturn. If you want to combine a beach vacation with an excursion, then check out the beautiful national park in the delta of the Danube River.
The most northern region of Romania is considered to be Maramures. It is here, according to the locals, that the ancient spirit of the country has been preserved. On its territory you can find a large number of wooden churches and old towns with traditional Romanian traditions.
The western region of Romania goes by the name of Banat. It is considered to be the most economically stable. Apart from its industrial strength, it is also famous for its extraordinary nature and Germanic settlements. If you do not know the name of the most mysterious region of Romania, it is certainly Transylvania. This is where Count Dracula is said to have lived.
Many cities in Romania's regions are protected by UNESCO to preserve the country's historic past. These include Brasov, Sibiu and Sighisoara. Romanian Bukovina is famous for its ancient Christian monasteries. If you have a chance, you should visit such famous monasteries as Suceava, Putna and Voronets.
