France may be the most romantic destination in Europe; maybe Italy has the most exciting history and Greece remains the most exotic holiday option, but Romania is fascinating and dramatic thanks to its unpolluted nature. Hunting and observation tourism in Romania has become, particularly during the last decade, a popular vacation variant for Romanian, but mainly international tourists.
“Wild Carpathia”, the untamed realm in the Romanian Carpathians, has charmed Prince Charles the same way it does to international visitors coming here in search of the pristine beauty, untouched by the human hand.
Romania currently features the largest forest surface in Europe, harboring more than 30.000 species of animals and birds. Among them, we should mention the brown bear, the wolf, martens, stags, chamois, rabbits and blackcocks, these being also the most intensely hunted animals.
Hunting tourism entails hunting trips to the deep forests in the mountains. The logistics is quite complex, especially since certain endorsements are required and there are costs (Romanians can opt for an annual subscription of 850 lei, while foreigners pay between 50 and 150 euro per day to hunt in Romania). For trophees, the state charges a tax between 250 euro (for a small boar) to 5000 euro (for a bear).
According to AGVPS, around 4500 foreigners and 2500 locals participate in hunting tourism and the annual profit is around 6 million euro.
The most important hunting resorts in Romania can be found in Baragan, Dobrogea, the Danube Delta, but also in Sibiu, Mures, Giurgiu or Banat. Of course, the Carpathian Mountains with their endless forests represent the favorite hunting area of professional huntsmen.
Observation tourism is the “humane” alternative to hunting, addressed to those who wish to admire nature and animals. Whichever your option may be, you can travel inside the country with Auto Car Hire Romania, the most efficient rent a car service.