Location and geographical elements
Covasna city is located in the Eastern Carpathians bend at the foot Breţcu. The resort spa permanent national interest lies 31 km from St. George, 60 km from Brasov and 250 km from Bucharest. Covasna resort has 12,200 inhabitants and administrative subordinates Chiurus town.
Known as the city of mineral springs, Covasna town is crossed by the creek of the same name. The altitude varies between 550-600 m, and the climate is cool, the depressions. Summer nights are cool and the winters are cold. The air has a high content of negative ions - a natural therapeutic factor.
history
The first document of the city dates from 1567 Covasna, in 1773 the mineral waters from Covasna and chemical analyzes in a geography textbook published in Vienna in 1818 is already mentioned as a spa. In 1952 they declared a city and the administrative reorganization of Romania with 1968 renamed the resort Covasna county.
spa resort
It is one of the most important resorts of Romania, has 9 hotels and more private pensions and a camping. Covasna city's economy is based mainly on the food industry, tourism and agriculture.
Mineral water springs have very high flow rates (some have a rate of more than 1000 liters per hour) and are spread throughout the city (over 1500 sources) some private homes where there is mineral water wells. They are of great variety is carbonated, bicarbonate, ferruginous, chlorine, iodine, hypertonic, hypotonic, brominated.
diseases treated
Mineral waters from Covasna are used both in internal cure and treatment in external treatment of cardiovascular diseases (conditions after myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease, mitral and aortic insufficiency, hypertension), hepatobiliary diseases, digestive diseases. Mineral water is also bottled and sold throughout the country under the name Dew (Mountain Dew). In 2005 it was honored mineral gold medal at the International Exhibition of mineral water from Berkeley Springs (United States). Not to mention mofettes (emissions of carbon dioxide) in Covasna who have major therapeutic value being expanded in the resort. Treatment centers in Covasna have pits, facilities for warm mineral water, pumprooms for internal cleansing, aerosols and inhalaþii. There is also a Rehabilitation Hospital Cardiovascular Disease Covasna unit renowned both at home and abroad.
free time
Among the most important sights are: incline - technical monument unique in Europe, Devil's Pond - a kind of volcano, Fairy Castle - the ruins of an old fortress, forest railway, road train (a train ride tourists walking the streets between various sights).
Attractions:
FORTRESS Fairies - Fairy Castle is an ancient Dacian fortress situated on a mountain peak near the town of Covasna, on top of the Valley Fairy. The walls are now visible unearthed by archaeologists excavated. Research conducted here have revealed numerous fragments of pottery and coins dating from the Dacian and Roman. Researchers believe, however, that the city was built and inhabited long before that time. The road to the city takes about 2 hours on some unmarked forest roads but there are quite steep portions, not recommended for those with inadequate physical condition.
COVASNA skiing - Ski Slope from Covasna, Covasna resort is located at an altitude of 660 m, a length of 400 m, width 35 m, average slope of 13% and an area of 1 hectare. It is an easy slope as difficulty, ideal for beginners.
It has lift, snow cannon and lighting system.
Covasna ski slope is one of the newest tracks in the country. It was opened in December 2011 with only the first stage of development. Partly over 1000 m will be inaugurated in the 2012/2013 season.
Valley of the Fairies - Fairies Valley is located in the eastern part of the city Covasna is the favorite promenade of tourists arriving in Covasna. Here are located Cardiology Hospital and some of the big hotels in the resort and in the upper valley is located Fairies inclined plane, most of the attractions of this area.
Also take Fairies Valley and the famous show called Nedeia Mocănească every year in July, near the day of St. Elijah (usually last or penultimate Sunday in July).
Devil's Pond - Devil's Pond (as it is called by locals) is a kind of volcano with emissions of carbon dioxide used in the past for treatment. For over its history were recorded and some violent eruptions dating from 1984. The last curiosity of nature marks the great fault line crossing the Carpathians Orientali.Localizare
Devil's Pond is located in the center of Covasna, even in the central park of the city.
Waterfall Waterfall SUB-shekels in shekels is a very high waterfall but not very beautiful near the inclined plane (Şiclăul) of Covasna.
Falls can be found relatively easily, about 100-150 m upstream of the city water plant Covasna, the right road leading to the inclined plane,
How to get here
by car
By linking Brasov DN11 honest. You need to deviate from DN 11 between localities Santionlunca and Cold Moacsa the locality. All deviating from DN 11 may arrive in Covasna and from Kézdivásárhely.
by rail
You must arrive first at St. George where the local railway line starts 404 (Sf Gheorghe - Breţcu) and passing through the resort. From the station there are buses to the center Covasna.
by airplane
By Targu Mures and Bucharest airports and there by car or rail
Covasna city is located in the Eastern Carpathians bend at the foot Breţcu. The resort spa permanent national interest lies 31 km from St. George, 60 km from Brasov and 250 km from Bucharest. Covasna resort has 12,200 inhabitants and administrative subordinates Chiurus town.
Known as the city of mineral springs, Covasna town is crossed by the creek of the same name. The altitude varies between 550-600 m, and the climate is cool, the depressions. Summer nights are cool and the winters are cold. The air has a high content of negative ions - a natural therapeutic factor.
history
The first document of the city dates from 1567 Covasna, in 1773 the mineral waters from Covasna and chemical analyzes in a geography textbook published in Vienna in 1818 is already mentioned as a spa. In 1952 they declared a city and the administrative reorganization of Romania with 1968 renamed the resort Covasna county.
spa resort
It is one of the most important resorts of Romania, has 9 hotels and more private pensions and a camping. Covasna city's economy is based mainly on the food industry, tourism and agriculture.
Mineral water springs have very high flow rates (some have a rate of more than 1000 liters per hour) and are spread throughout the city (over 1500 sources) some private homes where there is mineral water wells. They are of great variety is carbonated, bicarbonate, ferruginous, chlorine, iodine, hypertonic, hypotonic, brominated.
diseases treated
Mineral waters from Covasna are used both in internal cure and treatment in external treatment of cardiovascular diseases (conditions after myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease, mitral and aortic insufficiency, hypertension), hepatobiliary diseases, digestive diseases. Mineral water is also bottled and sold throughout the country under the name Dew (Mountain Dew). In 2005 it was honored mineral gold medal at the International Exhibition of mineral water from Berkeley Springs (United States). Not to mention mofettes (emissions of carbon dioxide) in Covasna who have major therapeutic value being expanded in the resort. Treatment centers in Covasna have pits, facilities for warm mineral water, pumprooms for internal cleansing, aerosols and inhalaþii. There is also a Rehabilitation Hospital Cardiovascular Disease Covasna unit renowned both at home and abroad.
free time
Among the most important sights are: incline - technical monument unique in Europe, Devil's Pond - a kind of volcano, Fairy Castle - the ruins of an old fortress, forest railway, road train (a train ride tourists walking the streets between various sights).
Attractions:
FORTRESS Fairies - Fairy Castle is an ancient Dacian fortress situated on a mountain peak near the town of Covasna, on top of the Valley Fairy. The walls are now visible unearthed by archaeologists excavated. Research conducted here have revealed numerous fragments of pottery and coins dating from the Dacian and Roman. Researchers believe, however, that the city was built and inhabited long before that time. The road to the city takes about 2 hours on some unmarked forest roads but there are quite steep portions, not recommended for those with inadequate physical condition.
COVASNA skiing - Ski Slope from Covasna, Covasna resort is located at an altitude of 660 m, a length of 400 m, width 35 m, average slope of 13% and an area of 1 hectare. It is an easy slope as difficulty, ideal for beginners.
It has lift, snow cannon and lighting system.
Covasna ski slope is one of the newest tracks in the country. It was opened in December 2011 with only the first stage of development. Partly over 1000 m will be inaugurated in the 2012/2013 season.
Valley of the Fairies - Fairies Valley is located in the eastern part of the city Covasna is the favorite promenade of tourists arriving in Covasna. Here are located Cardiology Hospital and some of the big hotels in the resort and in the upper valley is located Fairies inclined plane, most of the attractions of this area.
Also take Fairies Valley and the famous show called Nedeia Mocănească every year in July, near the day of St. Elijah (usually last or penultimate Sunday in July).
Devil's Pond - Devil's Pond (as it is called by locals) is a kind of volcano with emissions of carbon dioxide used in the past for treatment. For over its history were recorded and some violent eruptions dating from 1984. The last curiosity of nature marks the great fault line crossing the Carpathians Orientali.Localizare
Devil's Pond is located in the center of Covasna, even in the central park of the city.
Waterfall Waterfall SUB-shekels in shekels is a very high waterfall but not very beautiful near the inclined plane (Şiclăul) of Covasna.
Falls can be found relatively easily, about 100-150 m upstream of the city water plant Covasna, the right road leading to the inclined plane,
How to get here
by car
By linking Brasov DN11 honest. You need to deviate from DN 11 between localities Santionlunca and Cold Moacsa the locality. All deviating from DN 11 may arrive in Covasna and from Kézdivásárhely.
by rail
You must arrive first at St. George where the local railway line starts 404 (Sf Gheorghe - Breţcu) and passing through the resort. From the station there are buses to the center Covasna.
by airplane
By Targu Mures and Bucharest airports and there by car or rail