Romania · national park
Buila-Vânturarița National Park
Buila-Vânturarița National Park is a national park in Romania, established in 2005, covering 42 km² (16 sq mi). It is the #11 largest of Romania's 13 national parks.
- Area
- 42 km²
- Established
- 2005
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SBZ · 61 km
Nearest airports to Buila-Vânturarița National Park
- 1 SBZ61 kmstraight line
- 2 CRA104 kmstraight line
- 3 GHV123 kmstraight line
More about Buila-Vânturarița National Park
Buila-Vânturarița National Park is one of 13 national parks in Romania. It covers 42 km² (4,186 ha) — about 71% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #11 largest national park in Romania (1.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2005, 21 years ago — the first national parks in Romania date back to 1988. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Buila-Vânturarița National Park
The closest airport is Sibiu International Airport (SBZ), about 61 km away — around 1 h 19 min by car; alternatively Craiova International Airport (CRA, 104 km). Other national parks within reach include Cozia National Park (167 km²), Defileul Jiului National Park (110 km²), Piatra Craiului National Park (147 km²) and Retezat National Park (380 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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