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The royal ski resort, situated at the foot of the Bucgei- mountains (the
southern carpates), at a height of 1000 m, only 120km from Bucharest,
50km from Brasov, and 60km from Poiana Brasov.
In Sinaia the skiers are offered an amazing nature experience, the highest
ski location is at a height of 2000 m. The winter is snow safe, with a
mild temperature (january, -3.5 C), this is thanks to the mountains that
protect the village. Here there are also possibilities to cross country
skiing, iceskating, a 1500 m long bobsleigh track and other winter sports.
From the centre of Sinaia you can take the cabin lift to a height of 1400
m, and from there you can continue with another cabin lift, or a chair
lift to the mountain peak, and from there just enjoy the stunning view
over the Transylvanian Carpates.
On your way down you can either walk down the mountain, or follow one
of the walking tracks to nearby cottages, like the ones in Piatra Arsa,
and from there take the cabin lift to Busteni. Why don’t stop to
have a look at one of the famous formations, the Sfinx, Babele (the old
ladys) or the 48 m high cross.
In Sinaia you can also practice different ball sports, bowling or swimming,
This makes Sinaia a great place to go on sport camps.
In Sinaia you find different bars, restaurants, pubs, patisseries, night
clubs, discotheques etc.
Apart from sports and entertainment, Sinaia offer you different interesting
sights like the castle Peles- one of the best preserved royal castles
in Europe. This is where King Mihai, the last king of Romania, had his
winter residence. Today the castle is a popular museum. Another sight
is the monastery of Sinaia, with buildings that date back until 1625.
The monastery is still inhabited by monks, that are happy to show guests
around and answer questions.
SINAIA - suitable for excursions to Bucharest, Predeal, Brasov
and the Castle of Dracula.
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FACTS - SINAIA
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| LOCATION:
At a height of 1000 m in the south eastern Carpates, ca 120km from
Bucharest and ca 50 km from Brasov. SKI SLOPES:
Ca 50 km with differens difficulty categories, everything from black
to blue slopes. LIFTS: 2 cabin lifts
(28 resp 35 pers), several regular lifts. SKI
BUS: Some hotels have their own bus transfer. CROSS
COUNTRY SKIING: Yes SKI SCHOOL:
Education in different languages. SKI RENTAL:
On location. OTHER SPORT POSSIBILITIES:
swimming, pool tables, table tennis, fitness. ENTERTAINMENT:
Several restaurants, bars, pubs, night clubs, discotheques, casino,
movie theatre, culture house. OTHER:
post and bank, medical station, pharmacy, spa and health clinic, tourist
informations, train and bus station, boutiques, shopping centre, police. |
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Sinaia village view

Virful Cu Dor - Sinaia

Sinaia pist map- Click to enlarge
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