For many tourists, especially foreigners, Romania remains a fascinating mystery, a country with spectacular landscapes and living traditions, but insufficiently promoted. However, in recent years, the increased interest in authentic tourism has brought to the fore the destinations of a special beauty, and one of the biggest surprises of 2025 is Oltenia de Sub Munte.
The story region, located on the border between mountains and hills, was designated among the most remarkable destinations of Romania by the Tourism Press Club – Fijet Romania, occupying the 6th place in the prestigious Top 10 FIJET DESTINATIONS ROMANIA 2025.
With spectacular landscapes that combine the seed mountains of the Carpathians with picturesque villages and authentic traditions, this area becomes more and more attractive for tourists in search of adventure, nature and tranquility. From the spectacular secular forests and the monasteries loaded with history in the Căpățânii Mountains, to the picturesque communities at their foot, in Vâlcea county, Oltenia de Sub Munte offers a unique experience, far from the agglomeration of the great tourist attractions.
The nomination in the FiJET Romania 2025 ranking confirms the tourism potential of the region and brings to light the beauty of an still unexplored destination. For those who want to discover an authentic Romania, with landscapes detached from stories and exceptional traditional gastronomy, Oltenia below Munte becomes a place to unravel this year.
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UNESCO Oltenia’s aspirant Geopark area under the Mount Oltenia Mountain below Mountain
The corner of heaven at the foot of the Carpathians
Oltenia below the mountain is the place where time flows differently, and the spectacular landscapes are interwoven with authentic traditions. Spread on less than 1,000 km², this region hides impressive natural and cultural treasures: secular forests, spectacular keys, monasteries loaded with history and villages where old crafts are kept with sanctity.
Every corner of this land tells a story. From the Hurezi Monastery, the most important Brâncovese architecture monument, included in the UNESCO heritage, along with the ceramists and the pottery in the area, to the monastic places dug in the mountain – Iezer, Pahomie, Părâtă, or Arnota and Bistrița, often compared with meteor. Greece.
From the Trovanti Museum in Costești, a unique place in Europe, where the mysterious “Live stones” It seems to grow and turn in time, to the Buila-Vânturața National Park-the smallest, but one of the most spectacular national parks in Romania, a real paradise for nature and adventure lovers.
From Cula Greceanu, the oldest Culă in Romania, part of the Măldărești Museum Complex of the History of Oltenești, to the only borangic tissue workshop in the country, from Stoenești, where the silk thread is manually produced, and the Romanian catches. Life in a process that respects traditions for hundreds of years.
And from Băile Olănești, the resort with the most mineral springs in Romania, famous for its therapeutic effects, to the Marița Church in Vaideeni, considered the oldest wooden church from the south – a symbol of spirituality and resistance of traditions. Romanian.
Oltenia from under the mountain – adventure, relaxation and authentic traditions
Oltenia below the mountain is not only a destination for lovers of history and culture, but also a paradise for those in search of adventure and authentic experiences. With spectacular landscapes carved by the Carpathians, the region offers opportunities for mountaineering, cycloturism, riding and even paragliding, transforming each trip into a foray into the pure wild of nature.
In the picturesque villages in the area, secular traditions are kept with sanctity. Tourists can take part in pottery workshops, discover the mysteries of local crafts and enjoy the authentic hospitality of the locals. The traditional cuisine completes the experience with the area specific to the area, from the shepherd bulz to the early sheep pastram, cooked by recipes transmitted from generation to generation.
Whether you want to explore the wild nature or connect with the authentic Romanian traditions, Oltenia below the mountain meets you with a unique combination of adventure, relaxation and living culture.
A well -deserved recognition for an authentic and untouched realm
Nomination of Oltenia from under the mountain in Top 10 FIJET DESTINATIONS ROMANIA 2025 It is not only a confirmation of the beauty of this region, but also an impulse for the development of local tourism. In a country full of still undiscovered places, this area offers an authentic alternative to overcrowded destinations, keeping its charm intact and authenticity.
If you dream of a Romania of the spectacular landscapes, of the living traditions and the peace unaltered by the modern agitation, Oltenia below the mountain is the place where you have to reach in 2025.
Top 10 FIJET Romania destinations 2025: Excellence in Tourism
For the third consecutive year, Fijet (the International Federation of Journalists and Tourism Writers) Romania has designated ten special destinations in the country, meant to be promoted both nationally and internationally, through the FiJET World network.
The initiative highlights the areas with remarkable tourist potential and recognizes the efforts of those who contribute to their development and promotion.
The project aims to bring authentic places in the foreground, where tourism is built with passion and professionalism, offering valuable alternatives to already consecrated destinations. After a rigorous selection process, Fijet Romania journalists visited, documented and voted the most representative destinations for the tourist trends of 2025.
The 10 FIJET Romania destinations 2025:
Top 10 destinations Romania 2025
1. The Danube Boilers (Mehedinti)
2. Iasi (Iasi)
3. Brașov (Brașov)
4. Rânca (Gorj)
5. Târgu Jiu (Gorj)
6. Oltenia from under the mountain (Vâlcea)
7. Arieșeni (Alba)
8. Băile Herculane (Caraș-Severin)
9. Timișoara (Timiș)
10. Sfântu Gheorghe (Tulcea)
The award ceremony of these top destinations took place on Thursday, February 20, 2025 within the Romexpo Exhibition Center.
