Romania is a large country in eastern Europe, occupying an area of 237,500 sq km of land on the western shores of the Black Sea, and rubbing shoulders with Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenegro, Hungary, Ukraine and Moldova. Romania has an amazingly diverse and versatile landscape - a third of the total land-mass is made up of the densely forested Carpathian mountains, another third being hilly terrain cloaked in orchards and vineyards. The final third is fertile plain where the country derives its main source of cereal crops and vegetables. Naturally, the mountainous countryside across much of Romania is an important national tourist resource, providing a winter sport playground with facilities and conditions to rival the most popular ski resorts in the Alps, making skiing holiday accommodation in Romania increasingly sought after by people the world over. Even during the summer months the opportunities for outdoor activities are wide ranging in the breathtaking landscapes of Transylvania, when skiing gives way to climbing and hiking, and even the Black Sea Coast can offer sun, sea and sand to anyone renting the holiday apartments in Dobrogea where they can find an alternative destination to their usual choice of summer holiday hot-spots.

Romanian winters can be harsh with snow guaranteed from December to April, especially in the mountains when even summer temperatures are consistently low. However, hot and sunny weather can be enjoyed in the south of the country, where holiday apartments in Wallachia can give you the chance to explore Bucharest, the capital city, and on the coast, where July and August sees a peak in the tourist season. Spring and autumn in the Danube Delta are important times of the year for birdwatchers, yet these seasons are often favoured by other visitors to Romania hoping to explore the country's rich cultural heritage, displayed in its wealth of ancient castles, churches and monasteries, in the peaceful contemplation that can be best experienced during these quieter months.

Holiday chalets in Transylvania can be enjoyed by lovers of the great outdoors all year round, although with the renowned ski resort of Poiana Brasov on the doorstep, winter months are by far the most popular time for tourists to this historic region of Romania. Within easy distance of Brasov, holiday apartments in Transylvania are another option for anyone whose interests lie beyond the ski slopes, as this medieval Saxon town can boast one of the largest Gothic churches in Europe, the Black Church, as well as Bran Castle, better known as Dracula's Castle, making this fascinating and scenically outstanding destination the perfect base for a varied and exciting family holiday at any time of the year.

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