Eco-houses

Our group spent 3 nights here in May 2014. While some were staying in wooden bungalows, the others were in hostel rooms and villa apartments. All the rooms had a bathroom with a shower and toilet, fridge and TV.

casa ecologica

the room upstairs

The meals at the restaurant were warm and tasty.

Unique Qualities: The eco-houses are surrounded by hills, so you can enjoy the peace and quiet. If you like, you can also use a sauna, pool (indoor or outdoor) or fitness equipment. There's also a barbeque area.

bungalows

deckchairs

Directions: Around 1.5 km from the resort Baile Herculane on E70 Timisoara-Bucharest

Other Contact: pensiuneaecologica@gmail.com

Phone: 0255 - 523.292

Price: US$20-40

Website: http://www.pensiuneaecologica.ro/

Natural Springs

There are 16 natural springs in this area. Since they contain large amounts of sulphur, which has healing powers, the air you breathe may smell a bit strange.

The Casino

Close to the town hall, there's a casino-museum built in the 1860s. 

Believe it or not, there's a 200-year-old giant sequoia tree in front of it.

Directions: central park

The oldest spa in Romania

The oldest spa in Romania, situated in the valley of the Cerna River, once very beautiful resort visited by the emperors of Austria, has, unfortunately, been turned into a ruin. It's a real shame. Something has to be done, and fast!

A landmark

According to a legend, Hercules, tired after his many battles, stopped here to bathe and rest. That's why the Romans, who ruled over the area and later helped it prosper, decided to name the spa after him.

Six statues of Hercules have been discovered so far, but the 1 in the town centre is a bronze replica from 1874.