Place to visit
Ponicova Cave, Romania: what it is and when to go
Ponicova Cave is a cave in Romania (Peștera Ponicova). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cave in Romania · Nature
- Local name
- Peștera Ponicova
- Where
- Romania
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- TSR Timişoara, 153 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Coordinates
- 44.59596, 22.25672
What it is and where
Ponicova Cave is a cave in Romania (Peștera Ponicova). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 44.59596, 22.25672; the nearest main airport is Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR, Timişoara), 153 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Romania. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ponicova Cave is May to October.
- JanPossible9:00
- FebPossible10:12
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:15
- MayBest time14:37
- JunBest time15:21
- JulBest time15:03
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:20
- DecPossible8:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Romania
To enter Romania there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Romania checklist. Currency: Romanian leu (RON); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- E4: Lepenski Vir – DerdapHiking2.8 km
- Rock sculpture of DecebalusStatue of Dorian Popa5.7 km
- Mali ŠtrbacMountain in Serbia5.8 km
- Hajducka vodenicaNature · History6.0 km
- Tabula TraianaRoman memorial plaque8.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Romania guide.
More in Romania: Nature
- Moldoveanu Peak: highest mountain in Romania
- Srebarna Nature Reserve: nature reserve and biosphere reserve in Bulgaria
- Đerdap National Park: national park in Serbia
- Golubac Fortress: medieval fortified town
- Negoiu Peak
- Sphinx: natural rock formation in the Bucegi Mountains in Romania
Every Romania place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ponicova Cave?
It is a cave in Romania (Peștera Ponicova in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Ponicova Cave?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39.
How do you get to Ponicova Cave?
The nearest main airport is Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR), 153 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Romania is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Romania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have E4: Lepenski Vir – Derdap, Rock sculpture of Decebalus, Mali Štrbac. The rest is in the Romania guide.
Keep reading
- Nature291 places for nature in Romania, from Moldoveanu Peak to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- RomaniaBefore travelling to Romania: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the leu.
- 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Ponicova Cave on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.