mountain pass
Transalpina
Romania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.
41 km · about 45 min drive
Vâlcea County, Romania · Europe
Costeşti sits on the route: 5 minutes from Horezu, 41km from Transalpina.
Costeşti is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania. With a population of 3,616, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Costeşti 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 Costeşti to your route.
Costești is a commune located in Vâlcea County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Bistrița, Costești, Văratici, and Pietreni.
The commune is located in the central-north part of the county, in the foothills of the Southern Carpathians, some 32 km (20 mi) west of the county seat, Râmnicu Vâlcea. TheRead more
river Bistrița (also known as Bistrița Vâlceană) and its tributary, the Costești, flow through the commune.
Costești is traversed by national road DN67, which connects Râmnicu Vâlcea to Târgu Jiu and Drobeta-Turnu Severin further west.
Arnota Monastery and Bistrița Monastery are located in Costești. Part of the Buila-Vânturarița National Park is situated on the territory of the commune.
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Costeşti is located in Vâlcea County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.1500 latitude, 24.0667 longitude.
Costeşti has a population of approximately 3,616 people, making it a town in Romania.
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Full driving guide for Romania3 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Romania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.
41 km · about 45 min drive
castle
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
50 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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