The Serene Shores of Plaja Gura Oltului

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start from the center of Alexandria, the capital of Teleorman County. Head southeast on DN6 towards Islaz. Continue straight on DN6 for approximately 28 kilometers. After passing through the village of Islaz, keep an eye out for signs directing you to Plaja Gura Oltului, which is located on the banks of the Olt River. You will find parking available near the beach area. Note that parking may incur a small fee depending on the time of year.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, take a train or bus from Alexandria to the nearest larger town, such as Slatina. From Alexandria, you can take a train operated by CFR (Romanian National Railway Company) to Slatina, which takes about an hour and costs around 15-20 RON. Once in Slatina, you will need to catch a local bus heading towards Islaz. The bus ride should take about 30 minutes, and tickets typically cost around 5 RON. After arriving in Islaz, follow signs or ask locals for directions to Plaja Gura Oltului, which is approximately 2 kilometers away from the bus stop.

• Taxi/Ride-Sharing

  If you prefer a quicker option, you can use a taxi or ride-sharing service like Uber or Bolt from Alexandria or Slatina directly to Plaja Gura Oltului. The cost for a taxi from Alexandria is around 50-70 RON, depending on traffic. From Slatina, it should be approximately 30-40 RON.