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Perhaps Europe's best-kept secret: the Maramures is perfect for a stress-free holiday:
traditional rural life, folklore & customs amidst idyllic surroundings and unspoilt nature.
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Setref Pass & Maramures Mountains
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Holidays in Maramures can support local communities and crafts through local tourism initiatives |
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Villages of Mara & Iza valleys Surdesti - Wooden Church Creasta Cocosului mountain Budesti village Memorial Sighet (Prison of the Ministers) Sighet village museum Barsana Monastery Merry Cemetery, Sapanta Botiza - Weaving Poienile Izei - frescoes Ieud - churches Forestry railway - Viseu Rodnei Mountains |
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Flights via Bucharest or Vienna to Baia Mare or Cluj then road or rail transfers Best option from the UK is Wizz Air direct from Luton to Cluj (3-4 times per week) Connects with the direct stopping train from Cluj to Viseu de Jos (ideal for Botiza holidays) Alternatives include flying to Bucharest then taking the overnight sleeper train from Bucharest Nord to Sighet; or Bucharest to Baia Mare; (Due to congestion in Bucharest you must allow 3 hours from landing to boarding your train) There are useful rail services from Salva to Suceava for the Painted Monasteries Buses from Sighet to Baia Mare, Satu Mare & Vatra Dornei Wide range of inexpensive transfers & tours available in Maramures SEE THE TEXT FOR HOLIDAY IDEAS |
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An excellent selection of photographs of the villages, traditions and other aspects of Maramures can be found on the website: Karpaten Willi NB: German Text All Maramures galleries under "Speziellle-Maramures-Bildarchiv" |
near Bogdan Voda
(photo: Colin Shaw)
Wooden architecture near Botiza
Wooden church, Poienile Izei
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To book your perfect holiday
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