El Capitan

Bucharest


Upscale terrace coffee and cocktail bar, just south of Dolce Vita on the western side of the lake across from Snagov village, attracting a glamorous boating crowd and their entourage. Relax on lakeside sofas and gaze out over lovely Snagov Lake.


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1. Snagov Palace

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