1. Therme București (Balotești) – The most famous and spectacular water & relaxation park near the capital, Therme Bucharest is a tropical paradise lying on 250,000 square meters, just 15 kilometers north of the city. It is actually the largest wellness centre in Europe, with 8 indoor / outdoor pools, 16 slides water of all kinds (from fast tunnels to baby slides) and constant temperature of thermal water of 33 ° C. The complex is divided into areas for all tastes: Galaxy – family destination with slides and aquatic games for children, The Palm – pool area, pole bar and palm trees for relaxation (14 + years), and Elysium – exclusive wellness area with theme saunas. In summer, Therme opens and Sands of Therme, a huge urban beach of 30,000 sqm with fine sand, over 1,500 sun loungers, 600 real palm trees and a tropical outdoor swimming pool – basically sunbathing under your palm trees listening to the lounge music of the DJs at the beach club. “Simply incredible – like an exotic holiday at the edge of the city!”, exposes many visitors, amazed by the atmosphere of Therme. Prices vary according to the chosen area and length of stay: for example, a full day package at the Galaxy costs ~ 85-105 lei / adult (less for children), while full access to all areas can reach ~ 150-170 lei over the weekend. Prices include slides and pools, but massages, restaurants or other services are paid separately. Therme is open daily, late in the night (until 23: 00 during the week and midnight during the weekend). A free shuttlebus circulates regularly from Bucharest (Romanian Square) to Therme, facilitating access. Whether you want fun with family or spoilsport at the spa, Therme is unparalleled – a destination “simple wow” for anyone in Bucharest.
2. Divertiland Water Park (Chiajna – Militari) – The largest open air aquapark in the capital area, Divertiland promises an entire day of aquatic adventure for all ages. Located ~ 15 km from the center of Bucharest, near the A1 highway, the park has a capacity of up to 7,000 people and spreads generously with terraces, bars, restaurants and numerous aquatic attractions. You find it here. pool with waves where there are regular parties with music and foam, a lazy river (Lazy River) for relaxing floating with the seat, and of course various slides – from slow ones for young children, to Kamikaze and Twister For the merciless. Divertiland also has Super Paradise, an area dedicated to small children with small water (40-60 cm) and mini-slides, as well as a semi-Olympic pool (25 × 50 m) for real swimming. Auxiliary facilities include locker rooms, clean showers, souvenir shops and a stubborn parking lot. “Divertilland is the place that combines the fun of the little ones with the adventure of the big ones.”A local article – parents can enjoy side by side with children. The running schedule is daily in summer (L-V 10: 00 – 18: 00, on weekends until 20: 00). Entry rates start from 85 lei / adult during the week and 105 lei during the weekend, there are discounts for students, students and children (e.g. 70 lei children under 10 years of age on weekends). Many visitors praise the organization: even though the weekend is crowded, “everything is well supervised and clean, the children have been at the peak of happiness all day, and we adults have never felt children again.”As a mother confesses. Location: Divertisment Street no. 1, Chiajna (near the Military Commercial Center – Fashion House Outlet).
3. Water Park Otopeni – Located near Otopeni Airport, this water park was the first great attraction of this kind near Bucharest and still retains its charm. Stretched on 4 hectaresWater Park Otopeni offers 4 large pools, an artificial river (Lazy River) and an area of various slides for children and adults. Main attractions include the main pool Fun Pool (390 sqm surface) with floating bridge and direct link to Lazy River, Splash Pool – a route with showers and mushrooms that sprinkles you from head to toe (excellent for a fun massage with water) and Quiet Pool – a smaller, quiet pool for those who will relax away from the noise. Kids love it Rino’s Pool, their dedicated swimming pool (350 sq m, maximum depth 1.4 m) where they can be safely jogged. Obviously, there’s no shortage of high and serrated waterslides for adrenaline enthusiasts – the short way down puts your heart on the run. The park also has terraces, a self-service restaurant and bars, plus duty-careful lifeguards (for the safety of the little ones, Water Park Otopeni has constantly watching lifeguards). The program is daily 10: 00-20: 00 (slides work 11: 00-18: 00). Tariffs: 65 lei / adult during the week and 85 lei during the weekend, children / students ~ 50 lei during the week and 65 lei during the weekend (children under 3 years are free). The atmosphere at Water Park Otopeni is effervescent, but more ventilated than in parks in the city – “you actually feel like you’re in a holiday resort, with the cocktail in the chair and the music in the deaf, while the kids are on the slide”as a visitor describes. Location: Calea București nr. 255A, Otopeni (opposite the airport).
4. Country Club Oaks (Băneasa) – For an aquatic experience extravagant and exclusive close to Bucharest, the outdoor swimming pool at the Country Club Oaks is unparalleled. Located in the middle of the Băneasa Forest, this 50 m long Olympic swimming pool, with heated water and edge of luxurious pavilions, offers a luxury resort decoration away from urban excitement. The Oak Complex is a private wellness and sports club, located on 22,000 square meters, which, in addition to the outdoor swimming pool, hosts an ultra-modern spa, indoor swimming pool, fitness rooms, tennis courts (indoor and outdoor), squash court and other premium facilities. Access to the summer pool is also allowed for non-members at a cost to the size of: €125 per day / person. The packages available for members only are included in the annual subscription price, about 3000 euros. Although the price is high, those who can afford the indulgence praise impeccable services: “Best country club in Romania. Great Olympic pool, relaxation area with excellent saunas and jacuzzi, friendly staff and very well prepared”Write down a happy customer. The atmosphere in the Oaks is one of complete tranquility – a “oasis of tranquility and indulgence”, as many say, where you’re away from the crowd and you feel like on an exclusive vacation. If you are looking for a day of total luxury – swimming among businessmen and local celebrities – the oak pool is the perfect choice. Pre-booking is mandatory (seats are limited) and children’s access may have time restrictions. Location: 14 Gendarmerie Street, Bucharest (near the Stejarii residential complex).
5. Aqua del Mar – Domenile Saftica (Ilfov) – At ~ 20 km from Bucharest, in the town of Săftica, is located Aqua del MarA resort pool considered one of the most beautiful near the capital. Placed in a green and quiet setting, this pool impresses through its design unique and attractivewith terraces, decorative palm trees and a Mediterranean vibe – proof that during the weekend it attracts a large number of visitors eager to relax, including families with children. Aqua del Mar has a large pool for adults, a smaller swimming pool for children, jacuzzi, pool bar and areas of canopy or sunbeds, all framed by elegant chairs and chili-out music. Basically, it’s where you can stay at the beach and swim away from urban congestionBut without moving too much. Access rates reflect the quality of the experience: during the week, ~ 70 lei / adult and 50 lei / child, and on the weekend 100 lei (both adults and children over 3 years) – a price that covers an entire day at the pool. Children under 3 enter for free and students can benefit from small discounts. The program is daily in summer (approx. 10: 00 – 18: 00). Visitors especially praise the cleanliness, varied restaurants and civilized atmosphere: “Special design, very good services – you feel like a boutique resort at the seaside, two steps from Bucharest”, notes a local review. During busy periods, phone booking is recommended, especially if you want VIP baldachin. The exact location: 2 Livezi Street, Săftica (Ilfov County) – in the Săftica Domains.
This article is an English translation and adaptation of the original Romanian article on Lista Scurtă. Read the Romanian version.
