The Public Bath

Ştrandul are patru bazine, unul pentru copii, un jacuzzi, un bazin cu bar şi un bazin pentru adulţi cu adâncime de 1,45-1,95 m.  Tarife:  Adult: 30 lei (09:00 - 16:00) / 15 lei (16:00 - 19:00) Elev, student, pensionar: 20 lei (09:00 - 16:00) / 10 lei (16:00 - 19:00) Copiii până la 3 ani au intrare liberă. * Sezlong inclus în preț! ** Reducerea nu se aplică în weekend (sâmbătă și duminică). *sursa text & foto

 The Spa - Hilton Sibiu The Spa environment is one of tranquility and relaxation. Please respect the quiet and privacy of other guests. We kindly request that you refrain from using mobile phones and cameras. It is recommended that you leave valuables in your guest room. The spa cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings. • Health concerns: Please advise us of any health conditions, allergies or injuries that might affect your treatment or the usage of the Spa facilities. • Spa facilities: To make the most of the spa facilities and support the benefits of your service, we request you to arrive a minimum of 15 minutes earlier to prepare for your treatment; or recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to enjoy our inviting wellness area. For your convenience, the Spa will provide towels, slippers, shower caps and all other amenities required for use during your visit. During all the services, you will be covered to ensure your privacy. • Relaxation rooms: As your treatment continues to benefit your body and mind, we invite you to rest and recuperate in our relaxation area. Stay for as long or as little time as you like. • Pregnancy: Please allow us to assist you in selecting suitable services for this special time. We recommend that you check with your physician prior to experiencing any spa services. • Reservations: Advanced booking is highly recommended to ensure your preferred times are available, particularly if you choose to enjoy multiple treatments during your stay. The Spa provided walk in bookings based on availability. To make a reservation from your guest room, call the spa reception on #650. For external bookings kindly dial (+40)741031283. • Minimum Age: The minimum age for the spa services is 16 years old. Children aged 11-16 need to be accompanied by a parent during the Spa service. • Lateness & Cancellation Policy: Please be aware that your late arrival may result in a reduction of the treatment time as a curtesy to our next guest. We kindly ask our guests to give a minimum of 12 hours’ notice for cancellations, otherwise, 100% from the price of the service(s) booked will be charged. Opening hours:  Monday -  Thursday 12:30 - 21:00 Friday -  Sunday 09:00 - 21:00 Contact : Email: receptie.spa@hilton.com Mobile : 0741031283

Aria este locul ideal pentru petrecerea timpului liber a intregii familii. Construit pe o suprafata de 14.000 mp, Aria s-a nascut din dorinta de a le oferi sibienilor servicii de wellness, sportive, de petrecere a timpului liber, cat si servicii medicale in regim ambulatoriu si de recuperare medicala. Aria este inainte de toate un concept creat pentru un stil de viata sanatos adresat intregii familii. De la mic la mare, cu totii isi gasesc locul in centrul nostru. Centrul Aria are in prezent sase divizii:  - Aria Clinic  - Aria Recuperare  - Aria Sport  - Aria Aqua  - Aria Spa&Beauty  - Aria Fun

Dominating the hill in the heart of the village, the imposing Biertan fortified church seems to come off a painter’s easel. Biertan is among the most visited Saxon villages in Transylvania, with its fortified church appearing on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1993. The present church was built in 1522. The Late Gothic style architecture predominates, with Renaissance influences, this being the last church-fortified hall of this kind in Transylvania. Starting from 1572 Biertan became the Evangelic Episcopal See for three centuries. The church boasts the largest polyptych altar in Transylvania, consisting of 28 painted panels, while the pews dating from the 16th century are considered the most valuable in Transylvania. The famous door of the sacristy is an amazing medieval gem with its impressive complex system of 19 locks, rewarded at the Paris World’s Fair in 1900. One of the tourists attractions here is the reconciliation room, an austere space destined to a sort of couple therapy that seemed to work successfully. Those who had enough of married life were jailed for a few weeks in this room, until they came to their senses. Meanwhile, the couple shared a small table and a single bed, a single dish, one spoon and one jug for water. Legend has it that a single couple remained adamant in its decision to split, but even they put up with one another eventually. Photo and text SOURCE: http://www.sibiu-turism.ro/Culture-and-Heritage-Religious-Heritage-Fortified-Churches-The-fortified-church-from-Biertan.aspx

Not far from Bâlea Lake starts the Transfăgărășan Road, considered one of the world’s most spectacular mountain roads. The Transfăgărășan stretches 151 km and sinuously climbs to an altitude of 2042 m, going through the highest mountains in Romania. It stays open every year from June 30 to November 1st.

Regardless of the season, the mountain trails from the heart of Făgăraș Mountains open up to marvellous vistas. Located at an altitude of 2034 m, Bâlea Lake sits next to Romania’s highest mountaintops. During winter, one of the very few ice castles in Europe is built here at Bâlea Lake to accommodate you.

In the centre of Cârţa village sits the only surviving Cistercian Abbey in Romania and the easternmost in Europe. The legend has it that around 1202, when they built the spectacular monastery, the Cistercian monks made the very Devil green with envy, and he vainly tried to beat their craftsmanship. These ascetic monks, famous for their diligence, erected here an edifice that proved influential for Transylvanian architecture. Originally Romanesque, the abbey was later rebuilt in an Early Gothic style. The rows of columns and vaults, the Gothic rosettes, the ruins with their nostalgic patina give this place an austere, peculiar and magnificent charm. Photo and Text SOURCE: http://www.sibiu-turism.ro/Ce-vizitam-Cultura-si-patrimoniu-Patrimoniu-religios-Biserici-fortificate-Abatia-cisterciana-de-la-Carta.aspx

From Rășinari to Săliște, Poiana Sibiului and Jina, in the Mărginime villages time moves slower and the air smells like freshly mown grass. The natives live by rules unchanged for many generations, leading their flocks of sheep to pasture and doing the daily household chores. The country has thus kept alive its cultural heritage and its identity. For tourists, Mărginime means a foray into a pastoral landscape long since gone in Western Europe. With its farmers’ homes where you can taste exquisite cheese, with its cattle trails and mountain crests that reach to the skies, in Mărginimea Sibiului you literally find yourself near a low foothill, at heaven’s doorsill. Mărginimea Sibiului concentrates most of Romania’s old traditions and authentic spirit. Photo and Text SOURCE: http://www.sibiu-turism.ro/Destinations-Tourist-regions-Marginimea-Sibiului.aspx

Traseu: Muzeul în aer liber ASTRA (Sibiu) - Rășinari - Muzeul în aer liber ASTRA - Sibiu Din 11 octombrie 2014, iubitorii de mişcare în aer liber şi de plimbare cu bicicleta, beneficiază de o pistă de agrement destinată strict acestui scop. Pista care începe în Dumbrava Sibiului (zona Grădinii zoologice) măsoară în totalitate 10.623 metri, fiind structurată pe 3 tronsoane distincte şi este cotată ca grad de dificultate UŞOR. Tronsonul 1: în lungime de 4860 metri, asfaltat integral, se derulează între Dumbrava şi Tropinii Noi, fiind accesibilă tuturor categoriilor de biciclete. Tronsonul 2: în lungime de 4455 metri, care şerpuieşte efectiv prin Pădurea Dumbrava, este alcătuit dintr-o structură stabilizată, accesibilă mai ales bicicletelor de trekking şi mountain bike. Tronsonul 3: care se desfăşoară între Staţia de tratare a apei şi intrarea în Sibiu (Calea Poplăcii) şi flanchează lateralele DJ 106R, măsoară 1308 metri, asfaltaţi integral, fiind accesibil tuturor categoriilor de biciclete. Fiind vorba de o pistă de agrement, viteza de deplasare recomandată este de 10 - 15 km/oră. De asemenea, în scopul evitării accidentărilor este interzis accesul cu mopede, motociclete sau cu oricare alt tip de vehicule şi atelaje. Lungime: 10,6 km Grad de dificultate: ușor Sezonalitate: Accesibil în toate sezoanele. SURSA text si poze: http://www.sibiu-turism.ro/Ce-facem-Activitati--Trasee-de-bicicleta-Pista-de-biciclete-Sibiu-Rasinari.aspx