Ecological tourism in Mandra
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Mandra is a village in the county of Brasov, Transylvania, Romania. Within the plan of sustainable development of Brasov county, Mandra village is part of the Microregion Dumbrava Narciselor (The Grove of Daffodils) together with villages Comana, Parau, Sinca Noua, Sinca and Sercaia, aiming at promoting the region and developing common projects.
European way
Mandra village lies in the Region of Faragas, on the National Highway DN1 (E68), about 5 kilometers far from Fagaras towards East. It is bordered by villages Sercaia (to the East), Toderita (to the South), Rausor (to the South-West), Sona (to the North) and town of Fagaras to the West. In the Northern side, in Olt meadow, there is a natural peat-bog reserve. Many tourists stop in this village to meet the locals and see the area. Another reason is that it is located on the highway connecting Brasov to Sibiu, former European Capital of Culture.
Tourist attractions
?To promote the local customs and traditions, we have organized the Days of Mandra event where we invited folk dance and music groups from the surrounding areas. The dances and songs specific to the Region of Fagaras are unique and well performed by local artists. Another purpose of the event is to bring together the sons of the village, with folk costume parade and custom ceremony. We intend to attract as many tourists and regional sustainable development projects as possible,? said Mr. Ioan Serban Taflan, Mayor of Mandra village.
Development of agricultural tourism
Another goal is the development of agricultural tourism and attraction of tourists to spend unforgettable holidays in the houses of the locals. The ecological tourism is a great advantage of this village because it is a low polluted area and organic food can be found here.
Other opportunities: hunting, horse riding and carriage trips, trips to the wetlands nature reserve, Mandra peat-bog, an area of great biodiversity, the Orthodox Church built in 1779, which was declared a historical monument, the surrounding forests with rich and varied flora and fauna. Tourists can also take one-day mountain trips and enjoy the multiple activities offered by the Mountains of Fagaras.
