Travel all World Countries: Sinaia, Romania

A trip to Sinai (Romania), a photo of which you can see in the article, will give tourists not only the pleasure from the picturesque landscapes, but also the improvement. Mountain air in these places has healing power. People restore their strength and energy resources, they get away from everyday worries. And what else is needed for a good rest?

Briefly about the city

The city of Sinaia (Romania) is a ski resort and a balneological resort. It is located in such a beautiful natural place, which is called a natural amphitheater: from below - glades of the Alps, illuminated by sun rays, and on top - mountain massifs covered with coniferous forests, the height of over 2000 meters above sea level. Sinaia is part of the Judeta of Prahova (the Judet is the administrative unit of Romania). The population is a little over 14 thousand people. In the central part of the monastery is Sinai. It was he who became decisive in choosing the name for the city.

200 years after its foundation, it was officially declared a city. This great event in history took place in 1880. Located in Sinaia (Romania) at a distance of 125 km from the capital of the state - Bucharest. This resort is located in the valley of the river Prahova, in the mountains of the Southern Carpathians. In connection with the last factor, the city is also called the pearl of the Carpathians.

Sinai is popular all year round. In the summer, they simply enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery and the cleanest air, view the sights, take walks through the Bucegi mountain range located in the Southern Carpathians. In winter, skiing, tobogganing and snowboarding are added to all these activities.

Climatic features

The city of Sinaia (Romania) is located in a temperate continental climate. Winter here is snowy, but not frosty. On average, the temperature in winter falls to 5 ° C below zero. And the snow in the mountains lies a long time - from October to March. Since Sinai is located in the basin between the mountains, there are no strong winds here. The air is absolutely clean and ionized. The greatest amount of precipitation a year falls in the form of snow. In summer it is not hot in the city, there is no stuffiness. On average, the air temperature reaches +22 ° C.

Resort Features

The city of Sinaia (Romania), being a ski resort, is one of the most fashionable in the country in which it is located. As local people like to say, "blue blood flows" in it. The fact is that in the past the Romanian royal family had a summer residence here. This was before the town got the status of the city. After the erection of the residence of Carol I, this resort has become the most fashionable, and has remained this for 145 years.

The resort town of Sinaia (Romania), although the most fashionable, but not the largest in this country. The leading position is occupied by Poiana Brasov. However, they are distinguished by the history of creation. Poiana Brasov at the beginning of the last century was absolutely deserted mountainous terrain. And, as was said above, Sinai has a beautiful aristocratic history. Some people believe that skiing began in the middle of the last century. It's not like that at all. Since the official announcement of the area, the city has started skiing competitions. And in 1935 in the pearl of the Carpathians were organized winter Olympic games in bobsleigh.

Mountain-skiing tracks

At the resort there are some of the best ski slopes in the world. They are located on the eastern and western slopes of the Virful-ku-Dor mountain, whose height is more than two thousand meters above sea level. The longest of these tracks (there are 14 in total) has a length of 6 km. And the total length is about 40 km. In addition, the mountain slopes are equipped with cable cars and ski lifts.

All runs have a different difficulty level. There are some that are meant for beginners and children. And after improving skills, you can go to more complex ones. For professionals equipped with separate routes. In addition to skiing, there are those that are designed for bobsled and sleds.

A great advantage of this territory is the availability of a school for beginners. The resort Sinaia (Romania) provides rental of sports equipment. In this area, the risk of avalanche collapse is minimal, so you can not be afraid for your health.

In addition to international competitions, for example the Olympic Games, domestic ones are often held here (bobsledding, skiing, sledding). Until now, the ski resort of Sinai has not disappointed anyone about sports. Both professionals and novice skiers got the maximum pleasure from the conditions and equipment.

Health Resort

In the past, Sinaia was also a popular health resort, thanks not only to pleasant climatic conditions and ionized air, but also to sulfide mineral waters. However, at present this trend is practically not developing, demand gradually lost relevance. But, of course, what can please tourists is the purest ionized air. Thanks to it you can treat diseases of the respiratory organs, nervous system disorders and relieve fatigue from the city bustle.

Tips for tourists

Visitors are invited to settle in hotels located in the city, hotels. Those who like gambling, you can go to the casino. During the summer holidays there are sports grounds for playing mini-golf, football, tennis and so on. Here is such an interesting trip to the city of Sinaia (Romania). There are also places of interest here. The first thing that is recommended to visit is the eponymous monastery and the summer residence of the king. The Peles Palace and Pelischor Castle are equally magnificent. And for fans of walking, the park of Dmitry Gyki is ideal.

From Moscow to the resort can be reached by air. First you need to fly to the Romanian capital Bucharest by plane , and from there - directly to Sinaia.