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Bucegi Plateau

Sport, Recreation and Mountain Delights at Padina Fest 2012

2012-07-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Bucegi Marathon

Starting with August 1st, Padina Plateau in the heart of Bucegi Mountains, Romania, hosts the 3rd edition of Padina Fest, a five-day festival of mountain sports, environmental education programs, folk and rock concerts, as well as outdoor movie nights and lots of surprises.

Tags: Bucegi Natural Park, Bucegi Plateau, mountain biking adventures, Padina Fest, Romanian festivals, Romanian mountains

Top 10 Things to See in and around Sinaia

2012-05-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Peles Complex Sinaia

Sinaia is a mountain resort situated in Prahova Valley, Romania, famous for its tumultuous history, winter sports, outdoor activities and lovely surroundings.

Tags: babele, Babele rock formations, Brasov, Bucegi Plateau, Caraiman Cross, Carpathian mountains, Omu Peak, Peles Castle, Pelisor Castle, Prahova Valley, Romanian mountain resort, Sinaia, Sinaia attractions, Sinaia Casino, Sinaia Monastery, Sinaia railway station, The Sphinx

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