Five destinations for a Romanian spring weekend

Spring is just around the corner, and everyone's looking for reasons and ways to stay more in the sun. It is the perfect time to plan ahead a short spring break somewhere in Romania. Here are five places to spend a spring weekend this year, better make plans in advance. Rapa Rosie – the Red Canyon Romania has its own version of the Gran Canyon, it seems. It is called Rapa Rosie – the red ravine, in a rough translation – and it is located in the Transilvanian county of Alba, in central Romania. The clear spring sky will complement the scenery, and the red of the canyon will look amazing against the green of the fresh grass. Make sure you go there end of April – beginning of May to get the best of spring's colors. Rapa Rosie is a spectacular form of natural soil erosion of a plateau. It is a national geological monument with unusual red bed features and a national reserve, showcasing unusual shapes of columns, towers and pyramids. To get there, you have to first reach Sebes, via Sibiu, then head towards the village of Daia Română, and turn left shortly after exiting Sebes (you have to pass by a military unit). The terrain is hilly, but it can be reached by car. Better if you make this trip by car, as this location is not easily reachable by public transport from Sebes. Every year around the end of April – start of May, hundreds of people passionate about model plane flying meet at Rapa Rosie. The closest accommodation is in Sebes (3 kilometers away), or in Sibiu. Poiana Narciselor – Daffodils' Meadow Want to see thousands of wild daffodils? There's a beautiful place in Romania where they can be admired directly on a field. It's called Poiana Narciselor – translation the daffodils' meadow – and it is located in the Rodnei mountains, 60 kilometers from Brasov, in Central Romania. The official name of the reservation is Dumbrava Vadului, and it is located in the village of Vad, via the village of Sercaia. The best time to visit is in May, when the daffodils are in full blossom. They only last for two or three weeks, so better to time your visit around or after May 15. There is also a daffodils' fair towards the end of May. The closest accommodation is in Fagaras, about 14 kilometers away, or in Brasov, 55 kilometers away. Peony reservation @ Comana The forests of Comana are very close to Bucharest, and host something which can be seen only once a year, for a limited period of time, while the peonies are in bloom. So the best time to go there is in May. Since there are only 38 kilometers between Comana and Bucharest, the closest accommodation is in the Romanian capital itself. Don't expect top amenities, but get ready to be in nature, and wander through the