Mid-range restaurant | USD 18.51 |
Taxi 1km | USD 1.04 |
Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.22 |
Oranges (1kg) | USD 1.32 |
Local draught beer | USD 0.93 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 235.85 |
Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 4.55 |
Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 0.89 |
Imported beer at restaurant | USD 1.23 |
Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 14.20 |
Râmnicu Vâlcea is the capital of Vâlcea County situated in the historical province of Oltenia in central-south Romania. This ancient city is set on the banks of the Olt River in the Southern Carpathians foothills; the Cozia Mountains, the F?g?ra? and Lotrului Mountains provide a beautiful backdrop. Famous as a tourist destination, thousands visit it for the lovely scenic beauty of the surrounds and interesting historic monuments; it is easy to visit with the large number of cheap flights to Râmnicu Vâlcea as it is served by the Sibiu International Airport, about 111 km away.
One of the biggest attractions of Râmnicu Vâlcea is the Strand Ostroveni, a vast lake with numerous recreational activities; there are freshwater and saltwater pools, a lovely beach and a sports complex that is open in the evenings too. You can also go fishing and set up a tent in the beautiful camping site. It is popular with those suffering from rheumatism as there is a facility to treat the ailment with saltwater that is piped from a salt mine in Ocnele, 12 km distant. The Caciulata resort at the nearby town of Calimanesti that remains open the entire year is also a popular destination for tourists, with its many facilities for both adults and kids. Otter Lake, a reservoir surrounded by dense woods of spruce trees, is a wonderful spot for relaxing. Plan to stay back for the weekend just to relax in one of the many hotels in Râmnicu Vâlcea for a holiday amidst unforgettable scenic beauty.
Among the historic buildings in the area, one of the most significant is the Maldarescu Manor with its imposing walls and stunning architecture featuring giant wooden pillars supporting massive beams. At the Ramnicu Valcea Zoo, it is possible to see exotic animals from South and Central America, Africa as well as Australia. Apart from its animal attractions, there is a playground that can keep children engaged for hours. Another reason why many tourists avail cheap flights to Ramnicu Valcea is to visit the multitude of ancient monasteries that dot the entire county. These interesting examples of religious art and Romanian architecture stand testimony to a tumultuous history.