Places to visit near

Malaia

Malaia is a town in Vâlcea district, Romania of about 1,886 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit: 80 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches and 12 caves. The must-see places are Stogu Mountain Protected Area, Munteanu-Murgoci Cave and Buila-Vânturarița National Park.

45.3500° N, 24.0333° EPop. 1,886

© OpenStreetMap contributors
Within 30 km107 places
Within 50 km116
Must-see100
Notable99
Best timeOctober to February

Start here

The 3 places worth the trip

Places near Malaia by type

All 199 places by distance →

One day from Malaia

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:45 pm

60 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 Malaia
  2. Culmea Prejbeiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Bistrita Monastery Museum Collectionmonastery · 1.5 hrs
  4. Buila-Vânturarița National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  5. Stogu Mountain Protected Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Gruiul Lui Stanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Malaia
Today’s loopMalaiaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics · © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Malaia?

Stogu Mountain Protected Area (nature spot, about 13 km), Munteanu-Murgoci Cave (cave, about 14 km), Buila-Vânturarița National Park (national park, about 16 km), Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection (monastery, about 22 km), Cascada Scorușu (waterfall, about 3 km), Gruiul Rău (viewpoint, about 3 km).

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

116 places on Spotwander: 80 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches, 12 caves, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malaia?

Gruiul Rău, about 3 km by road; Gruiul Lui Stan (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Malaia?

Mănăstirea Cornet, about 27 km by road; Mănăstirea Frasinei (bărbați) (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Malaia?

Start in Malaia, visit Culmea Prejbei, then Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection, then Buila-Vânturarița National Park, then Stogu Mountain Protected Area, then Gruiul Lui Stan, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.