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  Prahova Valley
The Prahova Valley is a wide, deep cleft carved by the Prahova River into the granite of the southern Carpathians.
The Prahova Valley, in the realm of the Bucegi Massif, is an unforgettable display of the splendors nature most generously holds out.
In the complexity of the Prahova Valley landscape, next to the mighty mountains, stand out also the symbols of a permanent and eternal past materialized in the Sinaia and Predeal monasteries, in the majesty of the Peles Castle in Sinaia and in so many other witnesses of the past.
www.ici.ro /romania/en/traditii/prahova.html   (848 words)

  
 DiscoverRomania.net — Your guide to traditional Romania
The Prahova region is situated in the south-east of Romania, in the middle of Muntenia, including the superior and middle basin of the river with the same name and part of the Ialomita basin.
Busteni resort is situated on the Prahova Valley, 135 km far from Bucharest, between the Caraiman (2284 m above sea level) and Cosila (2489 m above sea level) Peaks.
Slanic, situated on the Slanic Valley, 400 m above sea level, is known for the therapy with aerosols and heliotherapy inside the salt mine which is one of the biggest in Europe.
www.discoverromania.net /index.php?id=11   (534 words)

  
 Prahova Valley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Prahova Valley, as seen from the Caraiman Mountain
Prahova Valley (Romanian: Valea Prahovei) is the valley where the Prahova river makes its way between the Bucegi and the Baiului Mountains, in the Carpathian Mountains, Romania.
Geographically, the Prahova river separates the Eastern Carpathians chain from the Southern Carpathians.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prahova_Valley   (177 words)

  
 PRAHOVA County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The events that marked the history of Prahova county were the development of trade and the exploitation and processing of natural resources, of which crude played a distinct part.
Situated on the southern slopes of the Carpathians close to the curvature, Prahova county is characterised by different relief forms — mountains 26.2 per cent (with Omul Peak rising to 2,505 m.), hills 36.5 per cent and plains 37.3 per cent of the total area.
Being named the most wonderful region of the Carpathians, the Prahova Valley with its resorts (Sinaia, Azuga, Busteni, Breaza) is an interesting region both for tourists and investors.
www.clubromania.ro /romania/counties/prahova/index.htm   (822 words)

  
 apele   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
One of the most important rivers in Prahova, Doftana has a course of more than 50 Km length, and the surface of its geographical basin is 418 Km2, almost as big as the one of the Prahova river upstream from Campina.
This is one of the most beautiful valley of the Prahova county, that offer it gathers on the right side the waters from Garbova mountain and on the left side the ones from Grohotisu, flows in Prahova at south from Campina.
The lake, in its normal dimension, is the biggest in the Prahova county.
www.rotravel.com /counties/prahova/brebu/apelee.htm   (676 words)

  
 Prahova Valley - Romania: Predeal, Azuga , Busteni,Sinaia - hotels Prahova Valey, villas and restaurants, scki,schi, ...
n the superior side of Prahova county, surrounded by the east side of Bucegi Mountains, it was created a strong chain of climatic station(Breaza, Sinaia, Poiana Tapului, Busteni, Azuga-Prahova county and Predeal- Brasov county)who is one of the most picturequeness toristic zone in Romania.
on the summit separating the Prahova Valley from the Timis Valley,between the mountain masses Bucegi,Postavaru,Piatra Mare, and Clabucet.
Location:in Prahova county, situated on the superior water way of Prahova river, to the SE feet of Bucegi Mountains and SVfeet of Baiului Mountains, to 62km NV from Ploiesti and 102km away from Bucharest.
www.infotravelromania.ro /en/prahovavalley.html   (1636 words)

  
 Prahova County - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Prahova (IPA: ['pra.ho.va]) is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in the historical region Muntenia, with the capital city at Ploieşti.
The main river is the river that names the county - the Prahova River.
The Prahova Valley is one of the areas with the highest tourist potential in the country having one of the best tourism facilities in Romania.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prahova_County   (425 words)

  
 Prahova Valley - General info - Turism, vacanta, munte, litoral, aventura, harti si fotografii in Romania prin Romanian ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Bucegi Massif-great part of it is situated on the territory of Prahova county, between Prahova Vally at the east, which is dominated by an abrupt precipice of 1,000 m and the Leota Mountains, at the west.
Because of its height and massiveness, it is the most grandiose mountain of this part of the country; through its extremely spectacular and various forms of relief (located on a relatively small territory), it became one of the regions where most of the tourists come to visit.
The striking contrast between Prahova valley and the Bucegi east mountainside, abrupt and rocky, (the difference of altitude being of 1,000 m) adds to the splendor of this valley's landscape.
www.romaniantourism.com /index.php?unde=zonetur&id_cont=35   (2074 words)

  
 . : HerWord : Pantry : .   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This was equaled by the 1999 Reserve Prahova Valley Pinot Noir, which received the Gold Medal at the Mondial du Pinot Noir in 2002.
Prahova Valley wines are offered in three levels -- Table Wines, or those aged in steel barrels; Reserves and Special Reserves, which are aged in oak barrels.
Prahova Valley wines are available at Brumms Quality Wines located at #5 Julieta Circle, Horseshoe Village, Quezon City.
www.herword.com /pantry/winery05.11.04.html   (975 words)

  
 Prahova Valley villa rent, Breaza, holiday, accommodation, attractions, lodging, vacation villa, Bamboo Villa rent
Bamboo Villa is located in a residential area of the tourist station Breaza, only 62 miles (100 km) apart from Bucharest, the capital of Romania, and approximately one hour from the Henry Coanda airport.
Considered the gateway to the beautiful Prahova Valley, the mountain station offers an unique combination between the privacy, and the numerous tourist attractions of the place.
It is the perfect place to spend a relaxing vacation outside the stressful daily activities of the city life and recharging the batteries in a gorgeous mountain scenery.
www.bamboo-villa.com   (158 words)

  
 ESRI Map Book Gallery Volume 20: Mining and Earth Science - Assessing the GEOKA Procedure for Natural Processes Spatial ...
Slope dynamics are essential elements of the Subcarpathian landscape and are important in the interaction between humankind and the environment.
The wide span of the Prahova Valley as it emerges from the mountain zone and the terraced Subcarpathian slopes has affected the orientation and type of slope dynamics, which are shaped by fragmentation and exposure conditions.
The great variety of landslide types along the Subcarpathian Prahova Valley reflects the diversity of local conditions and a combination of factors that render the slopes unstable.
www.esri.com /mapmuseum/mapbook_gallery/volume20/mining13.html   (248 words)

  
 News Sinaia, Busteni, Azuga, Predeal, Poiana Brasov, Ski Prahova Valley, Romania
August 2006 In an interview given to Prahova Valley's newspaper (Ziarul Prahova), Viorel Carjan, fauna specialist at the Forest County Agency, has mentioned: "In Sinaia, where the bear is a protected species, we have identifed: 4 males, 5 females, 2 young bears, 7 cubs.
The express is reaching Prahova Valley in the morning.
The layer was 140cm at Cota 1500 and in Dorului Valley we have skied in 50cm of powder, having a base of 2m at Dorului Hut.
www.montania.ro /en_News.htm   (1860 words)

  
 About us
Orienteering Sport Club Prahova Valley, resulted from the initiative of 7 skilled runners and OL-referees from city of Ploiesti, Prahova county.
The orienteering Sport Club, become an appointed non-profit, private association in 17 July 2001 and was registered in the Prahova Registry of Associations and Foundations.
The head-office of this Club is in the city of Ploiesti, the administrative center of the Prahova County.
www.csovaleph.rdslink.ro /aboutus.htm   (345 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Prahova
WIN a case of delicious Prahova Valley wine.(Competitions/Offers)
How green are their valleys.(Halewood launches Prahova Valley wine)(Brief Article)
Halewood International announces the import of three wines from Romania's Dealul Mare region.
www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Prahova   (92 words)

  
 CIPC 2003 | Venue
Sinaia is named for a stone from Mount Sinai that was brought to the area.
Once a quiet monastery settlement in the Prahova Valley, Sinaia quickly became a booming resort town with the construction of King Carol I's summer residence, Peleş Castle, and the subsequent creation of a direct train line from Bucharest in the late 19th century.
Located in the Southern Carpathians, Sinaia was the former summer Royal Residence (Hohenzollern Royal House), situated on Prahova Valley on the European road 60, 44 km far from Braşov, at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains, at an altitude ranging between 800 - 1,000 m.
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 EMN Congress 2004
Placed as an arch inside the country, the Carpathians are formed of three mountains chains (Oriental, Southern and Western Carpathians), each of them with its particular beauty and hospitable landscapes.
The second mountains chain, the Southern Carpathians, is placed between Prahova Valley and the Timis-Cerna corridor.
Among the most known tracks there are those on the Prahova Valley and the surroundings (Sinaia, Azuga, Predeal, Poiana Brasov), those on Valea Jiului and from the Massif Semenic.
www.rsn.ro /emn/carpati.htm   (509 words)

  
 HUMANISTS FROM ROMANIA - web forum
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Sinaia was the former summer Royal Residence (Hohenzollern Royal House), situated on Prahova Valley on the European road 60, 44 km far from Brasov, at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains, at an altitude ranging between 800 - 1,000 m.
Half of the resort lies on the right side of Prahova River, where Varful cu Dor Peak and Furnica Peak rise above the town.
In the same day we are going to continue our trip through the Valley of Ialomita River.
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 Image Display
Comarnic is located in Europe, in Romania, 110 km North of Bucharest in the Prahova River Valley and lies in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains in close proximity to the beautiful and dramatic tourist areas along the valley, Breaza, Sinaia, Busteni, Azuga and Predeal.
Thankfully the notorious Vlad Sepes no longer reigns but his legacy lives on fuelled by the blood chilling legends of Count Dracula which are all put in perspective at the museums in Sighisoara.
BIKE-ROX is in an advanced stage of providing all-inclusive mountain biking holidays in the PRAHOVA VALLEY region of Romania scheduled for 2006/7.
www.bike-rox.com   (308 words)

  
 Brasov & the Carpathians, Prahova Valley, Szekelyland - Holidays, Adventure Travel, Hotels, Accommodation - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This is an excellent centre for walking with facilities for skiing at Sinaia (queues may be a problem as access to the slopes is limited), Azuga and Predeal.
At Azuga, it is also possible to visit the 'Rhein' wine-cellars of the Prahova Valley vineyards, while the main vineyards of the Deaulul Mare wine-growing region (mainly red wines) are within easy reach in the foothills to the east of Ploiesti.
The Szekelyland is a very distinctive, and fascinating ethnic region centred around the principal town of Miercurea Ciuc (Csikszereda) and roughly covers the counties of Covasna and Harghita.
www.beyondtheforest.com /Pages/BV1.html   (2249 words)

  
 Prahova Valley Tour
In the afternoon departure to the Citaded of Rajnov, where you will see the ruins of the 13th century hilltop fortress.Then we go to Brasov where we will also spend the evening and the night.
In the case of cancellation of the tour, not later then 2 weeks before departure, the paid tour fee will be refunded, with the exception of 50 EUR for administrative costs
RESERVE NOW your place in this PRAHOVA VALLEY TOUR, the perfect relaxing vacation in the heart of the Carpathians Mountains.
www.ciaoromania.com /prahovatour.html   (742 words)

  
 Sinaia: a great holiday destination, Bucegi, Mountains Guide, Trekking, Hiking, Skiing, Romania
Several locations are available, from the city center to the vicinity of the Peles Castle, with a breathtaking panorama of the Bucegi Mountains »
This is due to the plateau at 2000m altitude that creates a great cross country type of environment.
From here you can have great descents towards Prahova Valley, on a wide variety of routes, from mild ones, in Sinaia area, to very difficult ones (around 1500m vertical drop), in the region of Omu Peak »
www.montania.ro   (455 words)

  
 Short private guided tours in Romania starting Bucharest
Sighisoara, ancient cradle of Romanians, is located in Transylvania, in a landscape of peculiar beauty in the Tirnave Plateau.
The heart of Sighisoara is the citadel around that developed along centuries the other districts.
To introduce you in the 15th century atmosphere, 25 local amateurs actors will perform for you a genuine witch trial.
www.contur.ro /ENG/tours/r_short.html   (1064 words)

  
 Self drive tours in Romania, Prahova Valley self drive tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Self drive tours in Romania, Prahova Valley self drive tour
You decide when to depart in the morning and arrive in the evening.
Prahova Valley it is the most frequented mountainous area in Romania, with the greatest concentration of mountain resort, like: Sinaia, Busteni, Predeal, Azuga, Poiana Brasov (1030 altitude) – the most important resort for winter sports.
www.adtour.ro /roundtrip.html   (412 words)

  
 Prahova Valley Hotels - Hotel reservation in Sinaia, Predeal
Prahova Valley Hotels - Hotel reservation in Sinaia, Predeal
Prahova Valley hotel reservation: Sinaia hotels, Predeal, Bran.
Prahova valley lodging - cheap hotels accommodation in Sinaia, Predeal, Azuga, Busteni, Romania.
www.deltatravel.ro /romania-hotels/prahova_hotels.php   (188 words)

  
 Cycling Tour in Romania - bicycle tour by Adventure Transylvania
Transfer by van along the scenic Prahova valley, through the picturesque mountain resorts of Sinaia.
Cycle along the wide Prahova valley 20 kilometers to Predeal, then the road climbs through the Cold Creek pass.
The road then follows the Arges valley, and along the Vidraru Lake.
www.adventuretransylvania.com /Cycling-romania.htm   (399 words)

  
 Prahova Photos at PBase.com
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Please contact the photographer before using an image for any reason.
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 Travel Tours Romania - offer you travel services to Bucharest, Brasov, Dracula Castle, Sighisoara, Prahova Valley, ...
was born; Dracula land is the place where the ancient legends reborn, where the myths and the mysteries are present, where medieval castles' ruins are on the top of the rocks and old monasteries are in the deep valleys.
Warm climate, miles of sand beaches, ancient monuments, vineyards and modern resorts invite travelers to seriously consider Romania's Black Sea Coast as their summer vacation destination.
The straight answer is because it is one of the most beautiful countries of Southeast Europe.
www.xtravel-tours.ro   (396 words)

  
 Romania - Tours: Mediaeval & Modern Romania on Prahova Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Romania - Tours: Mediaeval and Modern Romania on Prahova Valley
Mediaeval and Modern Romania on Prahova Valley Tour:
At the end of the 19Th century, a prince, future king of Romania, Carol I, enchanted by the beauty of the surroundings built here in Sinaia the Peles Castle, his summer residence.
www.academictours.com /romania/rom01.html   (134 words)

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