Thematic Route: The Blue Path

Name of the Touristic Attraction: Orșova National Sports Complex

Location: Orşova, Mehedinţi County, 29 kilometers away from the town of Drobeta Turnu Severin. Address: 1 Decembrie 1918 Boulevard.

Description: The Orșova National Sports Complex is a public institution with legal personality, established in 1986 and subordinated to the Ministry of Youth and Sports. It is considered to be the best canoeing base in the country.

Information and Contact:

Contact:

Tel: +4 0252 362 240

E-mail: csnorsova@yahoo.com

Route close to other thematic routes:

In the area you can also visit:

– The Iron Gates Region Museum – Orșova Branch

– St. Nicholas Church in Orșova

– Saint Ana Monastery

Cruises on the Danube can also be done from Orşova with:

The Danubius and Danubius 1  Boats: Tel: +4 0747 87 816

Dierna Boat: +4 0722231178, +4 40 252 361 415

Flamingo Boat: +4 0721 153893

Other useful information:

Accommodation:

Apolodor Hotel, tel: +40 352 415 925

Ţaka Guesthouse, tel: +40252 360 335

Damiro Guesthouse, nr. 13, tel: +40722 207 930

Meridian Hotel, tel: +40252 362 800

Casa Noastră Guesthouse, tel: +40745 110 839

Casa Verde, tel: +40744 954 191

Events in Orșova:

– Mihai Eminescu Festival, January 15;

– The Orșova Days on August 14-15,

– The Autumn Festival in October,

– Contests for young people: The Danube`s Pearl Festival, The Iron Gates Trophy, Robotor.

GPS Coordinates: lat long: 44.725675, 22.39919