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Curăţele

Curăţele is a town in Bihor district, Romania of about 2,670 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit: 64 caves, 36 waterfalls and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Meziad Cave, Barajul Leșu and Bears' Cave.

46.7000° N, 22.4167° EPop. 2,670

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km136
Must-see46
Notable164
Best timeJuly to January

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One day from Curăţele

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:00 pm

100 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Curăţele
  2. Monumentul Eroului Necunoscutheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Bears' Cavecave · 1 hrs
  4. Cascada Moara Draculuiwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Barajul Leșulake · 45 min
  6. Meziad Cavecave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Curăţele
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Curăţele?

Meziad Cave (cave, about 11 km), Barajul Leșu (lake, about 23 km), Bears' Cave (cave, about 25 km), Cascada Moara Dracului (waterfall, about 27 km), Monumentul Eroului Necunoscut (heritage site, about 8 km), Beius City Museum (museum, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Curăţele?

136 places on Spotwander: 64 caves, 36 waterfalls, 6 forts & heritage, 1 church, 16 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest cave to Curăţele?

Meziad Cave, about 11 km by road; Pestera Ferice (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Curăţele?

Cascada Firusău, about 11 km by road; Cascada Valea Mare (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Curăţele?

Start in Curăţele, visit Monumentul Eroului Necunoscut, then Bears' Cave, then Cascada Moara Dracului, then Barajul Leșu, then Meziad Cave, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.