Holiday apartment in Corcova: wine tradition, churches and hills

The Corcova vineyard covers 55 hectares. Traditional local grape varieties approved under the Mehedinți-Corcova DOC designation have been replanted on these areas. Their winemaking tradition dates back to the 15th century.

Church and history in Corcova

The Biserica “Sf. Voievozi” in Corcova is dated to 1752 and is an Orthodox church. Alongside viticulture, this religious building provides a clear cultural focus for anyone who wishes to experience regional architecture and religious traditions while travelling. In this way, a stay in Corcova gains another specific focus in addition to its culinary theme.

Viticulture between tradition and renewal

The wineries built by Prince Anton Bibescu in Corcova were completely renovated in 2008–2009. From the late 19th century until the first half of the 20th century, the Corcova vineyard was owned by Prince Anton Bibescu.

Terroir and active days

The terroir of the Corcova vineyard, with its temperate continental climate with Mediterranean influences and mineral-rich soils, is characteristic of Piemontul Motrului. This connection also makes the wine region interesting for visitors who want to understand the character of a place through its landscape and cultivation.

The Corcova Fest includes an approximately 16 km MTB race on the hills around Crama Corcova. This means that, alongside churches and wineries, there is also a sporting occasion to consider when planning your trip. If different interests come together in your travel group, a wine or cultural day can be combined conceptually with an active programme item.

Peaks and churches in the surrounding region

In the wider region surrounding Corcova are the Teiul lui Truşcă peak, Dealul Cârleşti peak, Dealul Buciumului peak and Cioacă Înaltă peak. The churches Biserica Mătăsari, Biserica Adventistă Mătăsari and Biserica Brădet are also located in the wider surrounding region. This selection expands the picture of Corcova to include peaks and additional churches in the surrounding region, providing starting points for a trip that combines wine, culture and landscape.

Planning a visit to the winery

For visits to the Corcova Roy & Dâmboviceanu winery, hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. are scheduled from Monday to Friday. Weekend visits to the winery are intended for groups of at least 10 people and require prior reservation. If you choose a holiday apartment or holiday house in Corcova, this distinction is a practical point for planning your day and weekend: a visit during the week follows different conditions from a weekend appointment in a group. This allows you to organise your stay around wine, culture or the MTB activity without losing sight of the other themes.

Discover more destinations

More destinations for your planning include Orșova, Şimian, Baia de Aramă, Eșelnița, Gura Văii, Floreşti, Godeanu and Dubova.

To the higher-level travel overview: Mehedinti.