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Bodești

Vâlcea County, Romania · Europe

About Bodești

Bodești sits on the route: 5 minutes from Costeşti, 44km from Transalpina.

Bodești is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania. With a population of 1,163, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bodești sits in Romania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bodești to your route.

About Bodești

Bărbătești is a commune located in Vâlcea County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Bodești, Bărbătești, Bârzești, and Negrulești. The commune is situated in the central part of the county, 35 km (22 mi) from the county seat, Râmnicu Vâlcea. It borders to the north and west Costești commune, to the

Read more south Pietrari commune, and to the east Stoenești commune and the town of Băile Olănești. Part of the Buila-Vânturarița National Park is situated on the territory of the commune.

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Where is Bodești located?

Bodești is located in Vâlcea County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.1417 latitude, 24.1155 longitude.

What is the population of Bodești?

Bodești has a population of approximately 1,163 people, making it a town in Romania.

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Quick Information

Population
1,163
Continent
Europe
Country
Romania
Region
Vâlcea County
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
45.1417, 24.1155

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Romania

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Rovinieta (road tax sticker) required for all national roads.

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Worth the detour from Bodești

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Transalpina

Romania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.

44 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Poenari Citadel

Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Vidraru Dam

A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Bodești

  • 44 kmTransalpinaRomania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.
  • 64 kmTransfăgărășan HighwayRomania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
  • 65 kmTransfagarasan ViewpointThe summit of Romania's spectacular mountain highway, called 'the best road in the world' by Top Gear, with views of Balea Lake and the Fagaras range.
  • 65 kmBâlea LakeA glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bodești.

Pietrarii de Sus

🇷🇴 Romania

3 km awayPop. 1,599

Costeşti

🇷🇴 Romania

4 km awayPop. 3,616

Bărbăteşti

🇷🇴 Romania

5 km awayPop. 3,805

Pietrari

🇷🇴 Romania

5 km awayPop. 3,257

Stoeneşti

🇷🇴 Romania

5 km awayPop. 3,863

Tomşani

🇷🇴 Romania

6 km awayPop. 4,123

Buneşti

🇷🇴 Romania

6 km awayPop. 2,620

Bistrița

🇷🇴 Romania

8 km awayPop. 1,325

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