Fishing, kayac, riding, via ferrata and paragliding in Neamț County
Adventure and leisure tourism
Whether we are talking about hiking on the marked trails in parks and natural reserves, or we are thinking of fishing, hunting, cycling, horse riding, swimming or even climbing, via ferrata route, paragliding, kayak, paintball, archery, Neamţ County is the ideal destination for spending leisure time and practicing outdoor activities.
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If you start walking on the mountain trails or riding by bicycle, you will discover the history of the places, admire the architecture of traditional mountain households, alpine …
Wellcoming tourists in a corner of heaven in Neamț: Horăicioara Hermitage
Horăicioara hermitage is located in the crack of a cliff at an altitude of 900 m, only 1 km away from Horaita Monastery. Here you can arrive either by walking on foot from Horaiţa Monastery or by car. From DN 15C (Piatra Neamţ – Târgu Neamţ) in Dobreni commune you turn left and then go about 15 km on the road 156A, passing through the villages Negreşti and Poiana. After you reach Horaiţa Monastery there is a side road that goes to …
A route full of tourist attractions: Piatra Neamț – Tîrgu Neamț – Durău
The route from Piatra Neamţ to Durău, passing through Tîrgu Neamţ, will take you on a fabulous journey in Neamţ County. The route is full of tourist attractions and wonderful landscapes, from citadels, monasteries and old hermitages to memorial houses and folk museums, impressive landmarks for Neamţ County.
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Piatra Neamţ, situated at the foothill of Pietricica Hill, abounds in attractions for tourists. The city is also called “the Pearl of Moldavia”, widely renown for the quiet atmosphere of …
Free like a bird – flying over the lands of Neamţ
In Neamţ County, a private aeroclub gives anyone the opportunity to become a licensed pilot for motodeltaplane. Located in Girov, just 12 km away from Piatra Neamţ, AVIASPORT organizes courses and flight trips with an instructor certified by the Romanian Aeronautical Authority in the field of motodeltaplanes.
Participants say that flying is the most beautiful and exciting experience they’ve ever had. The testimonials of club members and students speak for themselves. They say that, from up above, everything looks different, the …
“Holy Mountain” Day – year by year, a special holiday
The beginning of August marks the celebration of Ceahlău Mountain. Every year, and especially now, in the Year of the Centenary, thousands of tourists are preparing their way to Durău Resort for attending the annual festival of songs and joy. Many tourists don’t miss climbing the holy mountain on this occasion.
4 to 5 August weekend is full of surprises, merriment and concerts by famous romanian musicians and bands. All musical events will take place at Ceahlău’s foothill. On Saturday night you …
Summer camps with interactive activities at Durău Mountain Resort
Surely, an unforgettable holiday!
Located in a sunny clearing in the North-West of Ceahlău Mountain at 820 m altitude, Durău Resort is famous for the summer camps organized here, every year. The most interesting fact is that camps not only offer mountain hikes and sightseeing tours, but also a large number of interactive activities including sports, theatre, dance, visual arts, gardening, architecture, photography, film, experimental labs for kids, modeling, workshops for the development of handicraft skills, equitation, team games, treasure hunting, karaoke, exercises …
Ceahlău Massif – “a giant who’s forehead is caressed by the sun”
A view of ”the Enchanted mountain”
“The giant immersed in the rays of the sun” as described in the famous poem “Summer” by George Coşbuc, Ceahlău Mountain is a very special place which many Romanian and foreign writers have spoken about. This “gemstone” of Moldavia, as Dimitrie Cantemir called it in his famous Latin writing “Descriptio Moldaviae” from 1716, Ceahlău Mountain is situated in the middle of the Oriental Carpathians, in the western part of Neamţ County, at the crossroad …