Azuga

Azuga is a town nestled within the mountains of Prahova county in the ancient area of Muntenia, in Romania. Azuga is located at the foot of the Baiu mountains, and includes the longest ski run in Romania, the Sorica - together with other ski slopes. Formerly heavy industrialized, Azuga keeps now a bottled water manufacturing unit - a leftover from the famous beer factory that brewed Azuga Beer, a glowing wine factory, wine tasting and accommodations. The beer manufacturing facility, the glassware manufacturing facility and the wool fabric manufacturing facility have been privatized and now are closed and absolutely demolished. The refractory substances manufacturing facility, additionally privatized, continues to be standing however it's miles closed.

The city offers a dramatic view over the Bucegi mountains, even from street level and mainly from the top of the Sorica mountain. The metropolis is an emerging ski lodge that sees tremendous development in tourism infrastructure. On Sorica slope fans of iciness sports activities can ski over a duration of 2100 meters vertical drop 561 m. The slope is recommended for each beginners and skilled skiers. There are also slopes descending the Cazacu mountain, one has 1920 meters in period with a drop of 530 m and the other, greater suitable for beginners, just four hundred meters in length, with a drop of one hundred fifteen m. Slopes are equipped with skilifts and a brand new Leitner gondola raise which is going all the manner to the top of Sorica slope, allowing skiers to pick among the 2 predominant.