Frumoasa dam
Natural attraction
Fishing lake
Fishing
About
The Frumoasa Dam is located on the Frumoasa brook, a tributary of the Olt river. The dam is made of ballast fillings, and a clay core. It has a height of 38 m and a length of 506 m.
The lake has a total volume of 10.6 million cubic meters, of which 7.6 million up to the standard retention level serve for the drinking water supply of Miercurea Ciuc, providing 50% of the city’s needs.
The area near the dam is known for fishing. There are various species of fish: perch, Prussian carp, European chub, common carp, brown trout, common bream, zander, and wels catfish.
Guesthouses and holiday homes were built nearby, the area becoming a rather well developed travel spot. The tourists who choose to visit the Frumoasa Dam will find a wonderful, quiet place for relaxation. There are also hiking routes from the lake.
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Traditional bath
Family-friendly attraction
Open
The Fairy Glade is a group of mineral springs, which flow in open-air pools. The place has a wardrobe and resting points.
In 2009, the Ars Topia Foundation decided to build traditional baths in Borsec, using voluntary work.
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The project achieved several goals, such as: building swimming pool with mineral water, foot baths, changing rooms, gazebo, sunbeds.
There are indicator panels in widely circulated languages, hand-painted on wood and decorated with floral motifs specific to the area.
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Fishing lake
Fishing
Restaurant
From Vlăhiţa, you have to go 7 km south to Lueta and 1 more to Mereşti. The pond is right near the road - you cannot miss it.
Representative species: common carp, Prussian carp, common bream and common roach. No predatory fish.
Recommended baits: corn, puff worms, earthworms.
The pond is clean on the bank and on the bottom, with pontoons.
There is a car park.
Dj. 132, Lövete, Romania, 535600
Natural attraction
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Unnamed Road, Miercurea Ciuc, Romania
Fishing lake
Fishing
Open
The fishing lakes are located 17 km from Odorheiu Secuiesc in the direction of Gheorgheni. Our eager fishermen can enjoy their passion in 5 bigger and smaller lakes.
Enormously populated fishing ponds with fish stocks guarantee a fishing experience for both beginner and experienced fishermen. Children who do not want to go fishing can have fun on our playground equipped with swing, sand, slide and trampoline.
You can also ice fishing at winter.
Fishing Lakes:
- Lake no. 1 - Lake "Big Pisces"
- Lakes 2. A and 2. B - Peaceful lakes
- Lake no. 3 - Trout lake
- Lake no. 4 - The African catfish lake
Text and photo source: https://pensiuniharghitene.ro/
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Vărșag 537350, Romania
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Photo source and text: https://pensiuniharghitene.ro/
Izvoare 537362, Romania