The area
If you are a nature and historical cities lover, the emplacement of Cobana Coliving has a lot to offer in this matter.
Cobana is situated in one of the most beautiful historical regions of Romania – Transylvania – the epicentre of some of the most famous castles and visited places, also by its natives and tourists as well.
Starting with big cities like Brasov, Sibiu, Sighisoara, surrounded by beautiful mountains, gothic castles, hikes in the wilderness, a lot of social activities and adventures parks, makes this place to be full of life.
Poiana Brasov
The biggest and most luxurious mountain resort in Romania.
Poiana Brasov was voted the most affordable European ski resort by telegraph.co.uk in 2008. Located deep in the Carpathians, yet very close to a major city, for easy access. It is close to major tourist attractions, like Dracula’s Castle (23km), the Rasnov Fortress (12km), and the medieval city of Brasov (14km).
Lake Balea
The Bâlea Lake Mountain Chalet is on the middle of one of the most beautiful mountain regions of the Romanian Carpathians.
The Bâlea Lake Mountain Chalet is situated next to a glacial lake. Directly accessible off the legendary Transfăgărășan mountain road, at an altitude of 2034 meters above sea level, it offers accommodations in accordance with international standards. All the rooms feature wood furniture, showers, toilets and television sets, offering a breathtaking view over Bâlea Lake, which has a surface area of 4.6 ha or over the surrounding mountain ranges.
The Bear Sanctuary
“LIBEARTY” – the largest animal welfare project in Europe.
The story of the bear sanctuary begins in 2005 when the Millions of Friends Association signed a public-private partnership with the Town Hall of Zărneşti, through which they received a 49 years concession for the necessary land to build the “Libearty” sanctuary.
WAP (World Animal Protection) joined these efforts in the “Save the Captive Bear” Project – the largest project in Europe for the rescue, care and welfare of the brown bear.
Piatra Craiului Mountains
The Piatra Craiului mountains are a Nature Reserve of Romania.
They form a narrow and saw-like ridge, which is about 25 km (16 mi) long. The highest elevation in the massif is the “Vârful Omul” at 2,238 metres (7,343 ft). The ridge is regarded as one of the most beautiful sites in the Carpathians.
The two-day north-south ridge trail is both challenging and rewarding. Starting at either Plaiul Foii in the north-west or Curmătura in the north-east, walkers climb up to the ridge before following a somewhat precarious path along the narrow spine. The descent at the southern end leads into a karst landscape of deep gorges and pitted slopes where water penetrating the rock has carved a series of caves.
About Zarnesti
Due to the geographical position, Zarnesti city has great development opportunities in tourism, especially in mountain areas.
You can spend time climbing, riding, hiking mountains, where you can enjoy nature in its true splendour in the wildest areas in Europe.
The massifs are the main tourist attraction and Zarnesti is the departure point for most of the most beautiful tourist routes in the National Park. You can practice walking with carts pulled by horses to nearby villages or Magura cave or you can practice so-called “bird watching” in Prapastiile Zarnestiului or surroundings. The area’s tourism potential is huge and can not express in words.
Brasov
Fringed by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains and resplendent with gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture, Brasov is one of the most beautiful and visited places in Romania.
Brasov DowntownBrasov was founded, in 1211, by the Teutonic Knights, on an ancient Dacian site. In the 13th-Century Brasov was settled by the Saxons and shortly became one of Transylvania’s seven walled citadels Siebenburgen.
The location of the city at the intersection of trade routes linking the Ottoman Empire and western Europe, together with a friendly tax regime, allowed Saxon merchants to obtain considerable wealth and exert strong political influence in the region. This was also reflected in the city’s name, Kronstadt (German) or Corona (Latin), meaning the Crown City.
Strong fortifications defending towers were erected and maintained with funding provided by the town’s craft guilds.
Sibiu
Sibiu is a city in Transylvania, central Romania. It’s known for the Germanic architecture in its old town, the legacy of 12th-century Saxon settlers.
Around the city are the remains of medieval walls and towers, including the 13th-century Council Tower. In the upper town, Brukenthal Palace now houses the Brukenthal National Museum, with European paintings. The nearby Evangelical Cathedral has gravestones on its walls.
There are lots of reasons why one should visit Sibiu, a very diverse and interesting city, with many activities in progress at all times and many touristic attractions. With so much going on, it is hard to make a short list of the many reasons to visit this city. You just should try it!
Sighisoara
It is a popular tourist destination for its well-preserved walled old town, which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Settlement of the area dates from the Bronze Age and, later, the era of Roman Dacia, but the town itself originated in the 12th century when it was colonized by Saxon Germans. In the 14th century, they secured its designation as a free city, enabling it to become an important centre of trade by the second half of the 16th century. Much of the lower town had to be rebuilt after being ravaged by fire in 1676.
Bran Castle
A medieval stronghold in the Transylvanian Alps (Southern Carpathian Mountains) of Brașov county, central Romania.
Popularly—if inaccurately—identified with the fictional Castle Dracula, Bran Castle is one of Romania’s top tourist attractions.
Sinaia
