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County Bihor
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Welcome to Habsburg Romania!
Historic Oradea is truly Bihor's jewel in the crown, with an elegant
facade of yesteryear, some beautiful architecture and fashionable cafes.
County Bihor is a bit more rural than the rest of Romania, with more
people living in smaller villages. In addition to the big city of
Oradea, Bihor has three other municipalities, of Beiuş, Marghita, and
Salonta.
The six smaller towns of Aleşd, Nucet, Săcueni, Ştei,
Valea lui Mihai and Vaşcău compliment the 90 communes and countless
villages throughout County Bihor.
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The Oradea Centre
So much history, such a relaxed and friendly town,
one of Crisana's nicest! |

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Black Eagle Passage - Oradea
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Black Eagle Passage - Inside
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City of Oradea
The Apuseni Mountains
The Stâna de Vale Resort and the Iada valley
The Caves around Padiş and on the Sighiştel River Valley
The Bear's Cave
Băile Felix Resort
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Listed below are some local agents who can help you with bookings and organize local tours in the Bihor area.
+40 (259) 320567 FAX: +40 (259) 320567
+40 (259) 373446 FAX: +40 (259) 373446
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Dialling County Bihor
All of County Bihor has the (259) or (359) county code, depending on
whether the landline number you're dialling was installed by RomTelecom
(as with the 259 ones), or another operator (the 359 ones).
Mobile numbers and the hybrid Zapp telephone system start with (7xx)
for the county/city code. Drop any leading zero on the phone
number you're given if you're dialling from outside Romania.
For full dialling information and a chart of county codes,
see our Dialling Romania section here

County Bihor HotSpots
In addition to the expected HotSpots in Oradea, there are also a
couple of pensions south of the main city towards the resort area at
Sânmartin.
Note that most of the HotSpots listed with Rest Romania have been
certified with the
Free HotSpot Certification Program, so you should have few if
any problems connecting once you're there.
In addition to the out-and-about town hotspots in Oradea listed below,
you can get wi-fi when staying overnight at the Hotels Elite, Impero,
Iris, and Nevis. See our Lodging Section for
more details.
Juice
CoffeeHouse, Str. Vasile Alecsandri 13-15 in
Oradea You've hit the jackpot if you want a cuppa, some
free wireless to update your trip blog, and some reasonable music!
 +40
(359) 176 455 or
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(727) 707 404 Restaurant:
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(730) 992 222
La Galleria Restaurant, Str. Madach Imre Nr. 1-5 in
Oradea Good food, good free wi-fi too! The food is
not free however.
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(259) 475 490
Complex Comercial Lotus Market, Nufarului nr. 30 in
Oradea
This huge indoors market area makes for a
convenient spot to shop, stop, connect and enjoy! Find the IT
Training centre for good 802.11g reception.
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(259) 436 022
Sânmartin (Saint Martin) is just 15 minutes
south of
Oradea via good 4-lane highway near the thermal baths which make
the area a tourist destination. Your accommodation can arrange
transport between the airport and Sânmartin.
The twin properties below offer free 54g wi-fi.
Pensiunea Carmena, Baile Felix nr. 64 in
Sânmartin Traditional pension with cabins from under 80RON
with breakfast and wireless included! +40
(259) 319 398, +40
(744) 606 793, or +40
(740) 247 635.
Pensiunea Connyland, Baile Felix nr. 67/H in
Sânmartin. Two and three star accommodation across 2 and 3
person rooms with wi-fi.
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(359) 405 913 or
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(744) 160 531 FAX:
+40 (359)
814 360
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Rental Cars in County Bihor
Listed below are car rental locations in the Bihor area.
            +1(800) 654 3131 +44 (8708) 44 88 44 +40 (259) 437947 FAX: +40 (259) 419478
 Oradea Downtown, Str. Mihai Viteazul, nr.2-8 in Oradea to or Weekly
to or Weekly
to or Weekly
            +1(800) 654 3131 +44 (8708) 44 88 44 +40 (259) 437947 FAX: +40 (259) 419478
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Geography
County Arad to the south joins County Bihor to make up the
Crişana region of România, which
with Banat and Timişoara to the south, truly face the west
culturally and geographically, bordering both Hungary and Serbia.
Bihor has a total area of 7,544 km˛.
To the east in România, County Bihor is
bordered by the Transilvanian Counties of Sălaj, Cluj and Alba, and County
Satu Mare County in the Maramureş region to the
north.
In the East side of the County there are the Apuseni Mountains with
heights up to 1800 m. The heights decrease westwards, passing through the
hills an ending in the Romanian Western Plain - the eastern side of the
Pannonian plain.
The county is mainly the Criş hydrographic basin with the rivers
Crişul Repede, Crişul Negru and Barcău the main rivers.
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Demographics
In 2002, Bihor had a population of 600,223 and the population density
was 79. 56/km˛. 48.6% of its population lives in urban areas, lower than
the Romanian average.
Romanians make up to 67.40% of the county's population and Hungarians
are the greatest and most important minority with 25.91%. The rest are
Rromas (Gypsies) - 5.00%, Slovaks - 1.22% and Germans - 0.19%.
In addition to the big city of Oradea, Bihor has three other
municipalities, of Beiuş, Marghita, and Salonta. The six smaller
towns of Aleşd, Nucet, Săcueni, Ştei, Valea lui Mihai and Vaşcău
compliment the 90 communes and countless villages throughout County Bihor.
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Communes in
A Commune is a larger village which usually acts as a regional centre, with a
mayor, postal and police services, and sometimes larger stores. Other
villages may belong to the commune, and the over 2500 communes in Romania vary
widely in size.
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Abram
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Abrămuţ
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Aştileu
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Auşeu
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Avram Iancu
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Balc
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Batăr
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Biharia
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Boianu Mare
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Borod
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Borş
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Bratca
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Brusturi
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Budureasa
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Buduslău
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Bulz
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Bunteşti
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Căbeşti
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Câmpani
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Căpâlna
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Cărpinet
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Cefa
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Ceica
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Cetariu
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Cherechiu
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Chişlaz
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Ciuhoi
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Ciumeghiu
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Cociuba Mare
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Copăcel
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Criştioru de Jos
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Curăţele
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Curtuişeni
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Derna
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Diosig
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Dobreşti
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Drăgăneşti
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Drăgeşti
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Finiş
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Gepiu
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Girişu de Criş
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Hidişelu de Sus
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Holod
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Husasău de Tinca
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Ineu
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Lăzăreni
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Lăzuri de Beiuş
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Lugaşu de Jos
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Lunca
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Mădăraş
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Măgeşti
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Nojorid
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Olcea
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Oşorhei
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Paleu
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Pietroasa
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Pocola
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Pomezeu
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Popeşti
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Răbăgani
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Remetea
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Rieni
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Roşia
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Roşiori
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Sâmbăta
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Sânicolau Român
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Sânmartin
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Sântandrei
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Sârbi
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Săcădat
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Sălacea
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Sălard
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Spinuş
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Suplacu de Barcău
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Şimian
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Şinteu
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Şoimi
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Şuncuiuş
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Tărcaia
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Tămăşeu
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Tarcea
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Tăuteu
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Tilegad
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Tinca
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Tulca
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Ţeţchea
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Uileacu de Beiuş
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Vadu Crişului
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Vârciorog
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Viişoara
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Economy
Bihor is one of the wealthiest counties in Romania, with a GDP per
capita well above the national average. Recently, the economy has been
driven by a number of construction projects. Bihor has the lowest
unemployment rate in Romania and among the lowest in Europe, with only
1.9% unemployment, compared to Romania's average of 5.5%. In 2003, 25.1%
of the population lived below the national poverty line, a figure which is
improving and is set to reach 20% in 2005.
The predominant industries in the county are:
Textile industry.
Food and beverages industry.
Mechanical components industry.
Metalurgy.
In the west side of the county there are mines for extracting coal and
bauxite. Also crude oil is being extracted
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Listed below are some local hotels, guesthouses (B&Bs) and other accommodation in the Bihor area.
Pensiunea Olimptom, Piaţa Unirii Nr. 4A in AleşdThe pension sleeps 18 in the centre of the town. 259 342513 FAX: 259 342512 Popasul Pădurea Negră, Aleşd in AleşdThe motel offers quality services in a superb area. 259 364270 Pensiunea Şoimul, Bobâlna 76A in AleşdThe hosts will do everything to make you feel very good. 259 342065 Pensiunea Manhattan, 1 Decembrie Nr. 54B in AleşdThe pension sleeps 12 in a very beautiful area. 259 342216 Pensiunea Chrisland, Băile 1 Mai Nr. 87 in Baile 1 MaiThe pension welcomes you with a familiar ambiance that makes you return. 744 767007 FAX: 259 319048 Vila Jazz, Băile 1 Mai Nr. 37 in Baile 1 MaiThe villa is open since 2005, very close to Oradea. 359 401044 Pensiunea Casa Porojan, Băile 1 Mai Nr. 208C in Baile 1 MaiHere you can spend a relaxed vacation in a familiar and intimate ambiance. 741 666516 Pensiunea Selina, Sat Haieu Nr. 207A in Baile 1 MaiThe pension offers luxury conditions in a very quiet place. 359 808909 FAX: 359 808910 Pensiunea Cristian, Sat Haieu 207C in Baile 1 MaiThe pension offers a pleasant and quiet ambience for you to enjoy your vacation. 259 319058 Hotel Ceres, Băile 1 Mai in Baile 1 MaiThe hotel offers good conditions in a quiet area. 259 318445 FAX: 259 318410 Pensiunea Margareta, Băile 1 Mai Nr. 92B in Baile 1 MaiThe pension offers a dreamlike view towards the surrounding area. 744 213283 Pensiunea Lari, Băile 1 Mai Nr. 207B in Baile 1 MaiThe pension is recently opened, placed across the street from the swimming pool. 259 318203 Pensiunea Empire, Băile 1 Mai in Baile 1 MaiThe pension is perfect for sportsmen and active people. 259 319149 Pensiunea Coca, Băile 1 Mai Nr. 205A in Baile 1 MaiThe hosts are very friendly and you will have a pleasant vacation. 259 319395 Pensiunea Cătălin, Principală Nr. 15A in Baile 1 MaiThe pension indulges its clients with the best services. 259 319848 Vila Elim, Sat Haieu 117 in Baile FelixThe pension offers a quiet and pleasant ambiance to its clients. 259 318100 FAX: 359 433433 Pensiunea Select, Băile Felix Nr. 123 in Baile FelixThe pension sleeps 25 in a very beautiful area. 724 202002 FAX: 359 800867 Hotel Lotus, Băile Felix in Baile FelixThe hotel is placed in a quiet area, surrounded by greenery. 259 318361 FAX: 259 318399 Hotel Poieniţa, Băile Felix in Baile FelixThe pleasant ambience and the quality services will make you come back. 259 318172 FAX: 259 318368 Hotel Someş, Băile Felix in Baile FelixThe hotel offers quality services in a very beautiful area. 259 318248 FAX: 259 318338 Hotel Unirea, Băile Felix in Baile FelixThe hotel also offers a medical cabinet and a thermal treatment clinic. 259 318125 FAX: 259 318124 Hotel Internaţional, Băile Felix in Baile FelixThe hotel sleeps 404 in the southern part of the resort. 259 318445 FAX: 259 318446 Pensiunea Diana, Băile Felix Nr. 67G in Baile FelixThe pension is placed in the middle of this oasis of quietness and greenery, which is Băile Felix resort. 259 318517 Pensiunea Carmena, Băile Felix Nr. 64 in Baile FelixThe complex offers accommodation in a villa and 4 little rustic houses. 259 319398 Pensiunea Sebastian, Băile Felix Nr. 112B in Baile FelixThe pension is placed in the centre of the resort, near the water lilies lake. 359 809355 FAX: 359 811534 Pensiunea Conny, Principală Nr. 67H in Baile FelixThe resort has thermal mineral waters that can fight some affections. 744 160531 FAX: 259 318312 Hotel President, Băile Felix in Baile FelixThe hotel is placed on the forest's edge, in an especial natural environment. 259 318381 Pensiunea Maris, Băile Felix Nr. 67 in Baile FelixThe pension is placed in a very quiet area, where you can rest and relax. 359 414806 Vila Octogon, Băile Felix Nr. 119 in Baile FelixThe villa is built in rustic style and offers italian specific dishes. 259 319654 Pensiunea Veronica, Băile Felix Nr. 9A in Baile FelixThe pension sleeps 20 in the centre of the resort. 259 318481 Hotel Padiş, Băile Felix in Baile FelixWelcome to the largest hotel in Băile Felix resort. 259 318404 FAX: 259 319139 Hotel Crişana, Băile Felix in Baile FelixThe hotel is placed on the left slope of the resort, offering a very beautiful view. 259 318491 FAX: 259 318493 Hotel Felix, Băile Felix in Baile FelixThe hotel is oriented towards youth and those who don't stay for long in the resort. 259 318421 FAX: 259 318422 Hotel Mureş, Băile Felix in Baile FelixThe hotel is placed in a quiet area, surrounded by greenery. 259 318405 FAX: 259 318407 Hotel Crişu Negru, Băile Felix in Baile FelixThe hotel is placed in a beautiful area, with a great view. 259 321809 Hotel Termal, Băile Felix in Baile FelixThe hotel is old, but completely renovated recently, offering highest quality services. 259 261215 Hotel Nufărul, Băile Felix in Baile FelixThe hotel treats its clients with the greatest importance and the best services. 259 318142 Hotel Muncel, Băile Felix in Baile FelixThe hotel sleeps 1022 in a superb area. 259 318460 Pensiunea Maria, Calea Bihorului Nr. 26 in BeiuşThe pension sleeps 14 and one apartment. 259 438083 Pensiunea Desira, Horia in BeiuşThe pension offers quality serives in a beautiful area. 259 322420 Hotel Piatra Craiului, DN E60, Km 65 in BratcaThe hotel sleeps 42 in a beautiful area. 259 315504 Pensiunea Patru Brazi, Sat Valea Iadului in BudureasaThe pension is placed in a quiet and beautiful area. 259 472731 Pensiunea Liliacul, Budureasa in BudureasaThe hosts will make you feel really good. 259 322583 Pensiunea Hera, Sat Valea Iadului in BudureasaThe pension offers a pleasant and relaxing ambience. 259 322583 Pensiunea Mirela, Bulz in BulzHere you are welcome in any season of the year. 745 277863 Pensiunea Valea Izvorului, Sat Remeţi Nr. 205 in BulzThe area offers superb sceneries and total quietness. 259 404916 Pensiunea Lucian, Sat Remeţi Nr. 58 in BulzThe pension sleeps 10 in a very quiet area. 745 782031 Pensiunea Marinely, Câmpani Nr. 265 in CâmpaniThe hosts can cook traditional ardelenian dish at your request. 744 767036 Pesniunea Daniadis, Chişcău in ChiscauThe pension is placed in an especial beautiful natural environment. 722 699847 Pensiunea Mance, Principală Nr. 194 in ChiscauThe pension offers complate dining and accommodation services. 723 742258 Pensiunea Crişana, Ciumeghiu Nr. 739/2 in CiumeghiuThe beauty of the area and the freshness of the air will make your vacation pleasant. 722 441163 Pensiunea Casa Verde, Coada Lacului Leşu Nr. 54 in CurateleThe time seems to stop in this wonderful place in the middle of the nature. 745 339051 Pensiunea Boros, Finiş Nr. 71 in FinisThe pension is placed at the feet of the Apuseni Mountains, in a dreamlike area. 359 804964 Pensiunea Zăvoi, Finiş Nr. 371 in FinisThe pension offers a great view towards the surrounding area. 259 322525 Pensiunea Doina, Hidişelu De Jos Nr. 170 in Hidiselu de JosThe pension offers quality services in a nice area. 745 571425 Vila Sanda, Coada Lacului in Lacul LesuThe villa is rustic style built, in the middle of the nature. 740.578944 Vila Turistică President, Lugaşu de Jos Nr. 288 in Lugasu de JosThe villa sleeps 16 in 3 double rooms and 2 apartments. 259 346374 Pensiunea Hanul Mădăras, Mădăras Nr. 333A in MadarasThe motel offers quality services in a heavily visited area. 259 372381 Hotel Termal, Eroilor Nr. 1 in MarghitaThe hotel offers complate dining and accommodation services. 259 362422 FAX: 259 318214 Pensiunea Flora, 1 Decembrie Nr. 26 in MarghitaThe pension sleeps 14 in the centre of the town. 259 364732 Pensiunea Iustina, Nucet in NucetThe hosts will do everything to make your vacation as pleasant as possible. 259 320967 Pensiunea Alexia, Mihai Eminescu Nr. 31 in NucetThe pension offers a pleasant ambience in a very beautiful area. 259 320974 Cabana Cetăţile Ponorului, Valea Seacă in PadisThe chalet is placed in the Apuseni Mountains, at an altitude of 1079 metres. 740 104838 Pensiunea Cristal, Sat Bogei Nr. 103A in PietroasaThe complex has one villa and 2 little wooden weekend houses. 259 413755 Vila Perla Bogii, Sat Boga Nr. 168 in PietroasaThe pension offers complete dining and accommodation services. 724 223377 Pensiunea Sebişel, Sat Gurani in PietroasaThe pension is placed in an extremely picturesque area, in the middle of the nature. 724 353719 Cabana Boga, Pietroasa in PietroasaThe chalet sleeps 14 in a quiet and beautiful area. 259 325758 Pensiunea Turul, Principală Nr. 8 in RemeteaThe pension also has an ostrich farm, definitely something you don't see every day. 744 296308 Pensiunea Gergely, Principală Nr. 61 in RemeteaThe pension sleeps 12 in a rural area. 259 444467 Pensiunea Betania, Rieni Nr. 124 in RieniThe area will be a delight for you, and the vacation memorable. 259 335196 Motel Arcadia, DN E60 Km18 in SacadatThe motel offers complete dining and accommodation services. 259 345716 Pensiunea Mia, Sat Cadea in SacueniThe hosts will do everything for you to have a great vacation. 745 312490 Hotel iadolina, Stâna De Vale in Stâna de ValeThe hotel is placed at an altitude of 1102 metres, very close to the ski course. 259 322583 FAX: 259 318491 Pensiunea Arinul, Budai Nagy Antal Nr. 18 in Stâna de ValeThe pension offers quality services in a superb area. 265 264900 Complex Vile Izvorul Minunilor, Sat Budureasa in Stâna de ValeThe complex owns 7 villas that offer the best services. 259 318491 Hotel Bihorul, Cuza Vodă Nr. 13 in SteiThe hotel is placed in the centre of the town, in a quiet area. 259 330270 FAX: 259 236015 Hotel Lipscani, Trandafirilor Nr. 5 in SteiThe hotel is placed between Bihorului Mountains and Codru Moma Slope. 259 330545 Pensiunea Ponor, Sat Zece Hotare in SuncuiusThe pension offers interesting ways to spend the free time. 259 443547 Pensiunea Florentina, Sat Zece Hotare in SuncuiusThe pension sleeps 6 in 2 triple rooms in a rural area. 722 479241 Pensiunea Dorina, Sat Zece Hotare in SuncuiusThe pension is placed in a truly rustic area. 721 282214 Cabana Izvorul Arieşului, Şuştiu in SustiuThe chalet is placed right in the heart of the Apuseni Mountains. 259 336808 Pensiunea Bogdan, Tărcaia Nr. 90 in TarcaiaThe pension is placed in a rural ardelenian area. 259 323262 Pensiunea Benedek, Tărcaia Nr. 95 in TarcaiaThe pension is placed in an extremely quiet area. 742 830891 Pensiunea Illeş, Tărcaia Nr. 91 in TarcaiaThis is like going back in time when you were a child. 259 323255 Pensiunea Cupin, Tărcaia Nr. 245 in TarcaiaThe fresh air and the quietness will make your vacation very pleasant. 742 669435 Pensiunea Orsam, Tileagd in TileagdThe pension offers full services of dining and accommodation. 259 400100 Hotel Parc, Avram Iancu Nr. 164 in TincaThe hotel is placed in a quiet area, in the middle of the nature. 259 310269 Pensiunea Riviera, Vadu Crişului Nr. 5 in Vadu CrisuluiThe pension is placed on the Crşul Repede river's ooze, in a dreamlike area. 745 635590 Pensiunea Gheorghiu Florina, Vadu Crişului Nr. 113 in Vadu CrisuluiThe pension sleeps 8 in 4 double rooms with queen bed. 745 784295 Pensiunea Romalpin, Vadu Crişului in Vadu CrisuluiThe pension sleeps 16 in a pleasant and relaxing ambience. 259 315252 Pensiunea Agroturistică Regina, Kazinczi Ferencz in Valea Lui MihaiThe pension is placed very close to the hungarian border. 259 355039 Pensiunea Papaya, Revoluţiei Nr. 36 in Valea Lui MihaiThe pension is surrounded by greenery, perfect for nature lovers. 259 355635 Pensiunea Gremix, Republicii Nr. 50 in Valea Lui MihaiThe pension sleeps 8 in a pleasant and intimate atmosphere. 259 355344 |
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Mihai the Brave - Oradea
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