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Things to see in Cheia (Romania): 12 places and when to go
Cheia is a town in Romania, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (8), Nature (6), Hiking (3). The best known are Mausoleum of Mateiaș, Bărăția church in Câmpulung and Oratea Fortress. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Romania · 45.3854, 25.0353
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (8) · Nature (6) · Hiking (3) · History (2) · Museums and art (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- OTP Otopeni, 124 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Roșu, at 2,469 m.
What to see in Cheia
The places in and around Cheia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mausoleum of MateiașRomanian commune13 km
- Bărăția church in CâmpulungHeritage site in Argeș County, Romania13 km
- Oratea FortressArchaeological site15 km
- RoșuSummit12 km
- BatranaSummit13 km
- Calcarul numulitic de la AlbeștiProtected area8.8 km
- CascueSummit15 km
- PăpușaMountain in Romania13 km
- VacareaSummit7.1 km
- Cabana BătrânaMountains · Hiking8.4 km
- Dor de Verde RucărMountains · Hiking9.9 km
- Refugiul IezerMountains · Hiking10 km
When to go to Cheia
The best time to visit Cheia is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:54
- FebPossible10:09
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:17
- MayBest time14:41
- JunBest time15:27
- JulBest time15:08
- AugBest time13:55
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:41
- NovPossible9:15
- DecPossible8:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33. In July, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cheia
The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, Otopeni), 124 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bran23 places30 km
- Sinaia38 places40 km
- Brașov21 places53 km
- Câinenii Mici15 places55 km
- Râmnicu Vâlcea17 places60 km
- Târgoviște5 places60 km
And all of Romania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cheia?
The best known: Mausoleum of Mateiaș, Bărăția church in Câmpulung, Oratea Fortress, Roșu, Batrana. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cheia?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33.
How do you get to Cheia?
The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 124 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cheia as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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