Balvanyoș Resort

Băile Balvanyoș (Balvanyos Resort, 1143 m) lies on The Puturosu Mountain (Smelly Mountain), which is part of the Ciomad-Balvanyos Massif. It is the most southern area of the Eastern-Carpathians, where post-volcanic phenomena have appeared. These cold post-volcanic manifestations (mofettas, solfatares and mineral waters) have a great geological, touristic and therapeutic value. Among the post-volcanic manifestations, the Smelly Cave is known as the biggest natural mofetta in Europe, with a length of 14 m. Other sulphurous caves in the area are the Timsós Grotto, the Murderous Grotto and the Birds’ Cemetery. The great variety of mineral waters in the area is being utilized by the presence of several traditional baths (small pools having different curative properties), arranged in the forests: the Apor Girls' Baths, the Csiszár Baths - these are ideal for an invigorating bath during the summer or simply to be amazed by the natural wealth that is due to the post-volcanic phenomenon. Tourist attractions in the area are: Puturosu (Smelly) Cave, the ruins of Balvanyoș Fortress, the Buffogó Peatbog, the Birds' Cemetery, tourist trails, respectively the nearby nature reserve: the Mohos Peatbog and the Sfânta Ana (Saint Anne) volcanic lake.