Vânătoarea lui Buteanu Peak: the route from Bâlea Lake
At 2,507 metres, one of the most accessible peaks above 2,500 m in the Făgăraș Mountains. The route from Bâlea Lake, how long it takes and what to bring.
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Stories from the foot of the Făgăraș Mountains
Getaway ideas, trout recipes, hiking trails and everything worth knowing before you head to the mountains.
Bâlea Lake: how to get there and what to see, in any season
A glacial lake at 2,030 metres, reachable in summer along the Transfăgărășan and all year round by cable car. What…
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The Transfăgărășan: when it opens and how to plan your drive
The alpine section of the Transfăgărășan usually opens at the end of June and closes around 1 November. How to…
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Hiking and exploring: scenic trails around Complex Albota
Enjoy the crisp mountain air, the quiet of centuries-old forests and the warm smile of hosts who welcome you with…
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Local Sustainable Products: what you can buy and taste at Albota Farm
Why is it worth filling your basket (and your soul) with good things born at the foot of the mountains,…
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A day at Albota, the ideal holiday for families: activities for children and parents at Albota
Planning a holiday with your loved ones is often an exercise in balance: you have to find the destination that…
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The benefits of fishing for physical and mental health: a day at Albota
A day at Albota recharges your batteries and opens your heart to nature “I could sit for hours watching the…
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10 things to do nearby: discover the surroundings of Complex Albota
Albota is not just a place where you rest your legs after a busy week, but a small universe of…
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The best fishing techniques for beginners and experts
Trout fishing is one of the most captivating activities for nature lovers, whether they are just starting out or are…
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Local delicacies: how we prepare fresh trout at the Albota restaurant
Albota, the little corner of paradise at the foot of the Făgăraș Mountains, wins you over from the very first…
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Wooden rooms, trout from the ponds below the terrace and the Transfăgărășan twenty minutes away.