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Things to see in Călărași (Romania): 5 places and when to go
Călărași is a town in Romania with around 73,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Wildlife (2), Nature (1). The best known are Srebarna Nature Reserve, Păcuiul lui Soare and Dervent Monastery. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Romania · 44.2063, 27.3259
- Population
- About 73,000
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- OTP Otopeni, 105 km as the crow flies
What to see in Călărași
The places in and around Călărași, 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.
- Srebarna Nature ReserveNature reserve and biosphere reserve in Bulgaria22 km
- Păcuiul lui SoareIsland on the Danube14 km
- Dervent MonasteryHeritage site in Constanța County, Romania17 km
- Prefectura CălărașiHeritage site in Călărași County, Romania1.6 km
- Călărași Zoological GardenWith kids · Wildlife1.5 km
When to go to Călărași
The best time to visit Călărași 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.
- JanPossible9:02
- FebPossible10:14
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:14
- MayBest time14:35
- JunBest time15:18
- JulBest time15:00
- AugBest time13:50
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:22
- DecPossible8:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. In May, 5 of the 5 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 Călărași
The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, Otopeni), 105 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
- Bucharest36 places101 km
- Constanța18 places102 km
- Buzău5 places113 km
- Fințești8 places118 km
- Giurgiu9 places123 km
- Brăila10 places131 km
And all of Romania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Călărași?
The best known: Srebarna Nature Reserve, Păcuiul lui Soare, Dervent Monastery, Prefectura Călărași. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Călărași?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42.
How do you get to Călărași?
The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 105 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Călărași as the destination and these 5 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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