Camping Baleia

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  • Family-friendly eco-site with Retezat Massif views in Transylvania
  • Mount Baleia 40 minutes’ drive and Sarmizegetusa Regia 90 minutes
  • Honesty shop in the lounge, picnic area and garden produce available
When views of spectacular mountain peaks are what it’s all about for you, get yourselves booked in at Camping Baleia, a rural eco-site with a dramatic backdrop of the Retezat Massif in Hunedoara County, Transylvania. Run by multilingual hosts Andrea and Cris and set in leafy meadows by the side of the River Bărbat, this site is a stunning and convenient base for exploring the culture, history and wilderness landscapes of the Transylvanian Alps. Alternatively, of course, it’s also somewhere for doing nothing more taxing than recharging batteries and chilling in the fresh air as you soak up the views. This well-equipped site in the tiny village of Pui has a communal picnic area with wooden seating, and a shared lounge where you can source chilled wines, beers and snacks paid for by honesty box. There are also games and books to borrow for relaxing afternoons in the sun if you’re intent on doing not very much at all – and bikes to hire if you want to up the activity levels a bit. It’s gloriously free from noise, air or light pollution, and the accommodation areas are car-free zones where kids can wander around freely and safely. You can also help yourself to the organic produce – think plump red tomatoes for salads – grown in the owners’ garden.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Caravan sites 10
RV & Motorhome sites 10
Rent a tent 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Romanian

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
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Reviews

8

Overall rating from 2 Pitchup.com customers

Location
 8
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again
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Arrival date (latest first)

Great chill out spot.

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 7
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional grass and earth caravan site

Liked Laid back atmosphere friendly owners and other campers. Nice cooler temperature and breeze.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Recommended if a chilled vibe is your thing or just passing through.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
David M.

Power optional grass and earth caravan site

Liked Beautiful location, peaceful with valley walking and also into the mountains via one of the transalpin walking routes. Lovely hosts , cool, very clean and modern facilities with a chilled and relaxed vibe. Good fun round the fire pit with very reasonably priced beer and wine available. Good value. Great both to stay in and for transit stops esp for the Transalpina and for cyclists.

Disliked Some satnav search difficulties but easy to find from the local village Pui.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public internet workstation(s) Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Large (51-200 sites) Vineyard

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Baleia

Strada Baleia

Pui

Hunedoara

Romania

337345

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Bucharest +0300 (GMT+03:00)

GPS

45.50195°N
23.09495°E

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Hikers grab your boots and head into the foothills around Mount Baleia (40 minutes’ drive), or make for Retezat National Park (45 minutes) for alpine adventures taking in glacial lakes and wildflower meadows. There are also demanding trails in the Piatra Mâțeștilor (half an hour) walking area, with spectacular views over the mountain peaks. Grădiștea Muncelului-Cioclovina Natural Park (20 minutes) is another haven for walkers, with cave complexes among its limestone canyons and plateaux. As well as all its natural attributes, the park is rich in ancient Dacian history, with the amazing mountaintop archeological site at Sarmizegetusa Regia (90 minutes, well-worth the journey) just begging to be explored. Adrenaline-sports lovers can go canyoning and rappelling down waterfalls in Jgheabului Canyon near Crivadia (15 minutes). However, if that’s all too extreme for younger kids, take them to meet the animatronics monsters at Dinosaur World Transylvania (half an hour), where there are also cute donkeys and alpacas to cuddle, zorbing facilities and treetop zipwires.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Baleia have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Baleia dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Baleia? Hikers grab your boots and head into the foothills around Mount Baleia (40 minutes’ drive), or make for Retezat National Park (45 minutes) for alpine adventures taking in glacial lakes and wildflower … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Baleia?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Baleia? From $32.16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.