Ionela Mihaela Ciugulea

Group 8213

GENERAL INFO

Geographical situation: in the south-east of Romania, in the middle of Muntenia, including the superior and middle basin of the river with the same name and part of the Ialomitabasin;

Towns: PLOIESTI-capital of the county (with 253,000 inhabitants, between the valleys of Teleajenul and Prahova, at 60 km north of Bucharest); Azuga, Baicoi; Boldesti Scaieni; Breaza; Campina; Comarnic; Mizil; Plopeni; Sinaia; Slanic; Urlati; Valenii de Munte.

Prahova Valley (Romanian: Valea

Prahovei) is the valley where the

Prahova river makes its way between

the Bucegi and the Baiu Mountains,

in the Carpathian Mountains,

Romania. It is a tourist region,

situated about 100 km north of the

capital city of Bucharest.

After failing to take part in the

hosting of the 2013 European

Youth festival, Prahova Valley is

considering making a bid for the

2022 Winter Olympics.

IMPORTANT REGIONS

The region is a popular destination for mountaineers and for winter sports fans. The most important resorts are:

Azuga Predeal Buşteni Sinaia

Azuga is a small resort townnestled in the mountains ofPrahova county in the Wallachianregion of Romania.

Tourism

The town is an emerging ski resortthat sees tremendous developmentin tourism infrastructure.

On Sorica slope enthousiasts ofwinter sports can ski over a lengthof 2100 meters (vertical drop 561m). The slope is recommended forboth beginners and experiencedskiers.

In the summer, Azuga is apreferred destination for hikers,being a starting point for trips tovarious mountain destinations inPredeal, Busteni or Sinaia.

PREDEAL

Predeal (pronounced [preˈde̯al];German: Schanzpass;Hungarian: Predeál) is a town inBraşov County, Romania.Predeal, a mountain resorttown, is the highest town inRomania.

The town of Predeal is a well-known tourist destination inRomania, especially in winter.

Predeal has five major ski runs,each with a difficulty grade.Most of them have snowmakingguns, and some are fitted withfloodlights and ski lifts. Thelength of the pistes rangebetween 790 metres (2,590 ft)(Clăbucet variantă) and 2,243metres (7,359 ft) (Cocoșul).

Some of the town's tourist attractions include the 3 Brazi Chalet, The Susai Chalet and The Poiana Secuilor Chalet. In close proximity to Predeal are several tourist destinations, including the Peleş Castle, Râșnov Citadel, Bran Castle, The Old Town of Brașov, Biserica Neagră and the Seven Ladders Canyon.

BUSTENI

SINAIA

Nature preservation

In the town of Sinaia and its surroundings restrictions are in place regarding cutting down or picking up flora. The felling of trees is not allowed. It is forbidden to pick up any alpine plants. Severe punishment may be in store for those who gather these plants: the Mountain Peony (Rhododendron Kotsky), Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum), and the Yellow Gentiana (Gentiana lutea). Tourist camping is only authorized in designated places, following necessary and compulsory protection standards.

The mountainous area in which Sinaia is located is in the Bucegi Natural Park region.

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