DEZVOLTAREA AGROTURISMULUI ÎN ROMÂNIA – RESURSELE DIN ZONA MONTANĂ

DIANA MARIA NECULA, RALUCA NECULA, SANDA (COSTAICHE) MELANIA, VICTOR OLTEANU UŞMV, Bucureşti

Rezumat. Zonele pentru agroturism reprezintă in numeroase tari ale lumii o creaţie mai recenta apărută din nevoia de evadare in spatii de linişte dincolo de zidurile oraşului sau de aglomeraţia unor staţiuni turistice. Există spatii geografice mai mult sau mai puţin extinse in care odihna se îmbina cu recreaţia, plimbarea si activităţile practice, in unele situaţii valorificate, unii factori naturali de cura balneara. Aceste zone pot sa apăra in teritoriu in mod unitar (Culoarul Rucar-Bran, Valea Ariesului) sau dispersate sub forma unor sate turistice (Poeni in Jud Cluj, Tismana in Gorj, Mulighion in Tulcea, Botiza in Maramures, Bala in Mehedinti). Abstract. Areas for tourism in many countries of the world is a more recent creation arising from the need to escape into areas of peace beyond the walls of the crowded city or tourist resorts. There are geographical areas more or less extended that combines recreation with recreation, walking and practical activities, in some cases recovered, some natural factors spa cure. These areas may appear in the assembly area (Rucar-Bran Corridor, Aries Valley) or dispersed in the form of tourist villages (Poeni in , Tismana in Gorj Mulighion in Tulcea Maramures Botiza, in Bala Tripura). Key-words: mountain tourism, natural resources, recovery relief.

INTRODUCTION 's relief is the most diverse and important natural source of tourism to our country, showing interest in landscape value, the possibilities of access, development of tourism and tourism development. Romania should be a diversity of landscapes generated by different forms of ice in Fagaras, Parang, Rodna, landscapes carspice Bihor mountains, Tripura, petrographic and structural relief landscapes with mountains Ceahlau Ciucas, Bucegi, usually filled with components of water, vegetation and wildlife. Romania holds large ski areas in the Southern Carpathians, the and Rodnei important routes for hiking and climbing area and a large speological and scientific and aesthetic value, many caves are protected by law as monuments of material eg cave Scarisoara-Bihor Mountains. This landscape is impressive adds keys (Bicaz Turda) and different valleys (Danube, Olt, Jiu) which complete the natural heritage of beauty and attraction of Romania.

MATERIAL AND METHOD Tourism in our country, but has always been practiced spontaneously, sporadically, especially casual and unorganized. The most common form from the years 1920-1930 is the casual visitor accommodation citizens of a rural settlements. The first attempts were organized tourism in the years 1967-1968 for groups of tourists on Romanian Black Sea coast. It seems it was a promising start that in 1972 the Ministry of Tourism has gone to the identification and

235 selection of rural localities representative of the Romanian villages, which were to be launched in tourism. From these studies it was established that can be brought about in domestic and international tourism. 118 rural villages. The 1973 trial said they were following 14 tourist villages of rural communities: Leresti (Arges), Rucar (Arges), background and partitions (Brasov), Sibiel (Sibiu), Tismana (Gorj), Murighiol and Crisan (Tulcea) Racos (Timis), Saint George (Tulcea), Bogdan Voda (Maramures) Vatra Moldavia (Suceava), Glade Salt (Bacau) and Vaideeni (Valcea). In 1974 was banned foreign tourists stay in private homes. A hole was created, however, a note that this only allowed in villages Leresti, Rucar, Sibiel Murighiol and Crisan. Short period did not formalize it possible to organize agro tourism activity and tourist villages no proper planning. After 1990 the renewed interest in tourism. Arise a number of associations and organizations which aim at developing rural tourism. The perspective should be a differen- tiated strategy, identifying capabilities and structures of traditional and modern delivery for national and international tourism. We believe that greater emphasis be placed on: • Popular gastronomic display of products; • Entertainment and animation specific rural areas; • Traditional means of transport; • Pilgrimages to places of worship consecrated; • Visit handicraft artisan workshops.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Natural characteristics of mountain areas in ROMANIA Mountain areas of Romania are alike and each other but different. Similarities are based on high altitude above sea level, this rocks, forests and mountain animals. Differences from different longitude and latitude positioning, degree of agitation of relief, as well as different levels of penetration of man and human civilization. Geographical configuration of the Carpathian mountain chain, its position in all European climatological, historical evolution of how mountain people, and business concerns it raises serious problems of characterization and interpretation issues extremely varied. Part of the system Alpino-Carpathian-Balkan, has some characteristics that differ from the Alps and Balkan Mountains, both in appearance and in the geomorphological point of view as occupational and tourist activities as follows: 1. Altitude exceeds 2500m only Bucegi, Fagaras, Parang and Retezat. A specific note is the vast expanse of plateaus the peak at 2000m altitude, and frequency of intra depressions and valleys. 2. Configuration and physiognomy of the Carpathian Mountains gives a tourist attraction and economic social by : • the alpine landscapes located at heights of over 2000m, with extensive lawns, which can graze animals, especially on the set Godeanu Mountains, łarcu, Sureanu, Cindrel River, Parang, Bucegi Rodna etc.. • the presence of landscapes glacial relief by imposing grandeur of its forms: glacial valleys, jagged increases, etc.. • the presence of karst landscape with deep surface phenomena to be found on plateaus with sinkholes and karst lakes temporary . • the glacial lakes - more than 180, housed on the bottom of the massive glacial Retezat Godeanu, Parang, Fagaras, Bucegi Iezer Rodna etc.. • the key (Gorges, Nera, Turda, Caras, Cerna, Oltet, Gilort, etc.).

236 • the valley (Danube, Jiu, Olt, Mures, Repede, etc.) • the presence of steep slopes, the rocks, underground rivers with waterfalls we find in the Bihor Mountains, Forest Mountains, Anina, Rodnei Stone Mountains, Parang, Bucegi Maramures. • the present the caves is that Romania has to take third place in Europe with 10 900 existing caves. • the presence of bizarre forms of relief, ex Babele and Sphinx of Bucegi rocks Panagia, Toaca, cap Dorobantilor, Buddha Mountain Tower Ceahlăului, mushrooms, pans Greater Mountain Tower Goliath Ciucas • the presence of a large ski area, between 800m and 2000m altitude; 3. Climatic conditions vary from area to area, relief and altitude configuration report: 4. Mountain vegetation is very varied and it contains a large number of plant species. 5. Carpathians fauna is very rich, sheltered here are a large number of animal species. Much of the fauna are of great hunting. These are: wild boar, deer, grouse, etc.. Interest is high and aquatic fauna. Mountain lakes and rivers have an important fisheries, with valuable species (trout, grayling), which motivates tourism and fishing.

CONCLUSIONS As a conclusion we can emphasize some essential elements in shaping the tourism potential of the area, namely the Romanian Carpathians are: • A variety of scenery, which confers original and attractive mountain masses represented by glacial relief, karst, volcanic, petrography, etc.., Alternating with depressions of mountains and valleys, the variety of plant cover, etc.. • An unspoilt nature - in large part; • A sweet relief, favorable practicing tourism, outdoor activities; • An important area shiabil and guarantee of this snow at low altitudes (1000 - 1500 m) favorable winter sports; • Large population, warm, preserver of traditions, the existence of traditional quality housing and a cultural heritage - religious importance; • A large tourism potential complexity, variety and value afforded by natural and human resources which make possible the development of many forms of tourism: leisure and recreation, winter sports, hiking, spa, speoturism, mountaineering, tourism and professional scientific , rural tourism, religious and cultural, hunting and fishing, water recreation, etc..

REFERENCES 1. Romeo Cretu, Agro Resources, DID Ed Ceres, Bucharest 2008 2. Bran F., Simon T, Nistoreanu P. - "Ecotourism", Economic Publishing House, Bucharest, 2000 3. Bran F., D. Manu, Simon T., - "Rural tourism", Economic Publishing House, Bucharest, 1997 4. Cândea M., Erdeli G., T. Simon, D. Pieptănatu - "Romania's tourist potential and planning space tourist ", University Publishing House, Bucharest, 2003 5. www.referat-e.rowww.referat-e.ro

237