Romania travel: Five destinations for 2025

A selection of places that have recently made the headlines to consider for this year's list.

Harghita, in central Romania, is set to hold in 2027 the title of Gastronomic Region of Europe, according to a decision of the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) announcedby county council officials. As such, the region's gastronomic heritage, a blend of Hungarian, Romanian, and Armenian traditions, will be showcased in a host of events and projects. It is the second region in the country to hold the title after Sibiu in 2019.