The Prahova Valley region in Romania is a popular tourist destination known for its winter sports. Some of the major towns in the region include Azuga, Predeal, Busteni, and Sinaia. Predeal, located in the mountains, is Romania's highest town and has several ski slopes for winter sports. Sinaia is located in the protected Bucegi Natural Park region and has restrictions on cutting down trees and collecting alpine plants to preserve the natural environment. The region is considering hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics after having to withdraw its bid for the 2013 European Youth Olympics.

1. Ionela Mihaela Ciugulea
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2. GENERAL INFO
Geographical situation: in the south-east of Romania, in
the middle of Muntenia, including the superior and middle
basin of the river with the same name and part of the Ialomita
basin;
Towns: PLOIESTI-capital of the county (with 253,000
inhabitants, between the valleys of Teleajenul and Prahova, at 60
km north of Bucharest); Azuga, Baicoi; Boldesti Scaieni; Breaza;
Campina; Comarnic; Mizil; Plopeni; Sinaia; Slanic; Urlati; Valenii
de Munte.

3.  Prahova Valley (Romanian: Valea
Prahovei) is the valley where the
Prahova river makes its way between
the Bucegi and the Baiu Mountains,
in the Carpathian Mountains,
Romania. It is a tourist region,
situated about 100 km north of the
capital city of Bucharest.
 After failing to take part in the
hosting of the 2013 European
Youth festival, Prahova Valley is
considering making a bid for the
2022 Winter Olympics.

4. IMPORTANT
REGIONS
The region is a popular
destination for
mountaineers and for
winter sports fans. The most
important resorts are:
 Azuga
 Predeal
 Buşteni
 Sinaia

5.  Azuga is a small resort town
nestled in the mountains of
Prahova county in the Wallachian
region of Romania.
 Tourism
The town is an emerging ski resort
that sees tremendous development
in tourism infrastructure.
On Sorica slope enthousiasts of
winter sports can ski over a length
of 2100 meters (vertical drop 561
m). The slope is recommended for
both beginners and experienced
skiers.
In the summer, Azuga is a
preferred destination for hikers,
being a starting point for trips to
various mountain destinations in
Predeal, Busteni or Sinaia.

6. PREDEAL
 Predeal (pronounced [preˈde̯ al];
German: Schanzpass;
Hungarian: Predeál) is a town in
Braşov County, Romania.
Predeal, a mountain resort
town, is the highest town in
Romania.
 The town of Predeal is a well-
known tourist destination in
Romania, especially in winter.
 Predeal has five major ski runs,
each with a difficulty grade.
Most of them have snowmaking
guns, and some are fitted with
floodlights and ski lifts. The
length of the pistes range
between 790 metres (2,590 ft)
(Clăbucet variantă) and 2,243
metres (7,359 ft) (Cocoșul).

7. Some of the town's
tourist attractions
include the 3 Brazi
Chalet, The Susai
Chalet and The Poiana
Secuilor Chalet. In close
proximity to Predeal are
several tourist
destinations, including
the Peleş Castle, Râșnov
Citadel, Bran Castle,
The Old Town of Brașov,
Biserica Neagră and the
Seven Ladders Canyon.

8. BUSTENI

9. SINAIA
Nature preservation
In the town of Sinaia and its surroundings
restrictions are in place regarding cutting down or
picking up flora. The felling of trees is not allowed. It
is forbidden to pick up any alpine plants. Severe
punishment may be in store for those who gather
these plants: the Mountain Peony (Rhododendron
Kotsky), Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum), and
the Yellow Gentiana (Gentiana lutea). Tourist
camping is only authorized in designated places,
following necessary and compulsory protection
standards.
The mountainous area in which Sinaia is
located is in the Bucegi Natural Park region.

11. BIBLIOGRAFIE