Bordering Lake Bâlea, this cabin and restaurant has seasonal cuisine from soups and cheese plates to mushroom stews. It's the perfect finish after a thrilling drive along the Transfăgărăşan Rd.
Cabana Bâlea Lac
Transylvania
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