Holiday apartment in Băile Felix: Discover thermal waters and nature

Băile Felix combines warm mineral water with unusual plant life, forest trails and traces of regional architectural heritage. The spring temperatures of the mineral waters range between 40 and 49 °C; at the same time, the waters are classified as oligomineral waters. When choosing a holiday apartment in Băile Felix, these themes can shape the character of your days: relaxation in the thermal waters, nature observation, active pursuits or excursions to churches and scenic destinations.

Thermal waters and a special water lily

A characteristic natural experience is the thermal water lily. It appears on the water's surface from April until the end of October, opens its flowers at dusk and closes them in the morning. The thermal water lily, Nymphaea lotus var. Thermalis, was declared a natural monument in 1931. The first plants were transferred to the Lacul cu Nuferi nature reserve in Băile Felix in 2015.

The microclimate shaped by thermal springs also contributes to the botanical diversity. The white water lily (Nymphaea alba), Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), thermal water lily and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) grow there. Those who enjoy combining a trip with specific natural features will find thermal waters, blossoms and vegetation here as different reasons for a walk or quiet observation.

Water experiences, forest trails and exercise

For varied days of swimming, Aqua Park President has 13 indoor and 5 outdoor thermal-water pools, as well as slides, a wave pool and a volleyball court. An aqua park in Băile Felix also offers 10 indoor pools, a retractable dome, a children's playground, a volleyball court and the Waterfall Bar. This makes it possible to include active hours and weather-flexible water experiences in your plans, without every day of your holiday having to follow the same rhythm.

Felix Forest has paths for walking and hiking as well as a jogging route. ATV excursions are possible in the forest around Băile Felix and on the surrounding hills. Horseback riding excursions are also offered in natural surroundings; rides by cart or carriage can be arranged on request. The range therefore extends from quiet paths and sporting activities to pursuits that allow the landscape to be experienced in different ways.

Wooden churches and regional culture

Days focused on culture can also be combined with nature experiences. The “Sf. Arhangheli” wooden church in Băile Felix is associated with Romania's 2010 list of historic monuments. The wooden church in Brusturi in Băile Felix bears an inscription with the year 1785. Both churches offer different historical points of reference: here, the focus is on classification as a monument; there, on a specific, visible record of a year.

In the wider regional surroundings of Băile Felix are the churches Biserica Duşeşti, Biserica Zăvoiu, Biserica Cornişeşti and Biserica Rogoz. When deciding on accommodation, this broader view of the surroundings may be of interest if you would like to combine days of swimming in Băile Felix with regional cultural destinations.

Cave, springs and hilly landscape

The Betfia Cave is located in the immediate vicinity of Băile Felix. It is an 86-metre-deep limestone cave with a bat colony. It complements the water lilies and thermal springs with a geological and wildlife theme. In the wider regional surroundings are also the La Izvoare and Fântâna Toşa springs, as well as the Dealul Măgurii and Vizurişte hills. These different landscape features give you points of reference for deciding whether you would prefer to focus your holiday apartment on water experiences, forest and exercise, or on discoveries in the wider region.

Other places in the regional selection

For further orientation, you can also explore Beiuș, Pietroasa, Călățea, Sat Nojorid, Nucet, Hidişelu De Sus, Finiș and Chișcău.

To the main travel overview: Bihor.