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Snagov
The commune on the southern shore of Lake Snagov in Ilfov County, with the island monastery linked to Vlad the Impaler and forests left from the old Vlăsia woods.
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What to see in Snagov
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Island monastery, listed monumentMănăstirea Snagov
A monastery on the island in the north of Lake Snagov, recorded since 1408, with a church from the reign of Neagoe Basarab and the grave that tradition gives to Vlad the Impaler.
Insula Snagov
2Lake and protected areaLacul Snagov
A lake about 16 km long, ringed by forest left from the old Vlăsia woods, with water lilies, an island monastery and a protected central zone.
Snagov (debarcaderul central)- 3Nature reserve
Pădurea Snagov
A protected lowland forest on the lake shore, a remnant of the old Vlăsia woods, with oak, lime, Turkey oak and a few beech trees.
Snagov (malul lacului, la vest de Snagov Parc) - 4Catholic monastery
Sanctuarul Regina Carmelului
A monastery of Discalced Carmelite friars with a Marian sanctuary consecrated in 2015 and designed on the lines of traditional Romanian architecture.
Ciofliceni - 5Local history museum
Colecțiile Muzeale Snagov
A small museum run by Fundația Snagov, with more than 1,200 items on the history, traditions and nature of the area, from archaeology to Vlad the Impaler and the communist years.
Snagov (sat)
Where to eat in Snagov
Meals worth the trip.
- 1Fish restaurant
Cherhana La Parfene
A fish restaurant on the shore of a fishing lake in the Tâncăbești complex, with freshwater fish, soups and a view of the water.
Tâncăbești (Complexul Tâncăbești) - 2Greek restaurant and pizzeria
La Pergola
A family restaurant with Greek dishes and wood-fired pizza, a terrace and a cocktail bar, in Ciofliceni.
Ciofliceni - 3Romanian restaurant and pizzeria
La Ghermanesti
A small village restaurant with soups, Romanian food, pizza and home-made desserts, open daily until late evening.
Ghermănești - 4Barbecue terrace
Local BBQ & Bar @Vali
A small family-run place in Snagov village serving mici, pork neck and other grilled food on a terrace full of flowers.
Snagov (sat) - 5Restaurant and pizzeria
Plaza Restaurant & Pizza House
A restaurant with international, Italian and Romanian cooking plus a pizzeria, in the Snagov Plaza retail park at the junction of the DN1 and the road to Snagov.
Tâncăbești (Snagov Plaza, DN1)
Where to stay in Snagov
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 1Serviced apartments
Snagov Lakeview Residences
A complex of studios and apartments with kitchens on the shore of Lake Tâncăbești, with terraces or balconies facing the water and an outdoor pool.
Tâncăbești (lacul Tâncăbești) - 2Five-star hotel
Hotel Snagov Club
A five-star hotel with 22 rooms on the shore of Lake Snagov, with indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, a restaurant and a pontoon.
Snagov (malul lacului) - 3Five-star spa hotel
Country Spa Retreat
A five-star hotel in Ciofliceni with a large garden, a seasonal saltwater pool, a restaurant with vegetarian dishes and a spa centre across the road.
Ciofliceni - 4Holiday home
Căsuța Pelicanilor
A 180 m² holiday home let as a whole, with three bedrooms, a fitted kitchen, a garden and a barbecue, at the edge of the forest in Ghermănești.
Ghermănești (marginea pădurii Vlădiceasca) - 5Guesthouse
Pensiunea Terra Serenity
A small, quiet guesthouse on the road between the DN1 and Ciofliceni, with a garden, a terrace, a shared lounge and self check-in.
Ciofliceni–Vlădiceasca (DJ101B)
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Snagov?
We recommend Mănăstirea Snagov (island monastery, listed monument, Insula Snagov): The ensemble is a category A listed monument (LMI code IF-II-a-A-15312) and holds 4.2 on Google from more than 2,200 reviews. Other picks: Lacul Snagov, Pădurea Snagov, Sanctuarul Regina Carmelului and Colecțiile Muzeale Snagov.
Where to eat in Snagov?
We recommend Cherhana La Parfene (fish restaurant, Tâncăbești (Complexul Tâncăbești)): It holds 4.5 on Google from more than 1,500 reviews. Other picks: La Pergola, La Ghermanesti, Local BBQ & Bar @Vali and Plaza Restaurant & Pizza House.
Where to stay in Snagov?
We recommend Snagov Lakeview Residences (serviced apartments, Tâncăbești (lacul Tâncăbești)): It holds 9.7 on Booking from more than 1,800 reviews and 4.9 on Google from more than 130 reviews. Other picks: Hotel Snagov Club, Country Spa Retreat, Căsuța Pelicanilor and Pensiunea Terra Serenity.
How far is Snagov from central Bucharest?
About 37 km by road to Piața Universității.
How do you choose the places?
For each category we pick at most five places and check them: they exist, they are open and they are worth the trip. We take no money to list a place.