{"id":1025,"date":"2019-10-30T15:48:03","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T13:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/?p=1025"},"modified":"2019-10-30T16:03:34","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T14:03:34","slug":"agrovolunteeringeng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/agrovolunteeringeng\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you ready to wander around Hargita?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sz\u00e9kelykereszt\u00far\u00a0is surrounded by lakes and forests, it has a natural spa with mineral water and many other amazing places to visit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>JULI &amp; VAL AROUND:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>SZ\u00c9KELYKERESZT\u00daR<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We invite you to discover the town through our favorite spots!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The city<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The town of\u00a0Sz\u00e9kelykereszt\u00far belongs to the Harghita region, in Szeklerland. The population is around 10,000 people, the majority has Hungarian origin and the predominant language is Hungarian. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Pia\u021ba Libert\u0103\u021bii&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the main street and is located in the center. This village is surrounded by lakes, forests, a natural spa with mineral water and many other amazing places to visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/copia.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1039\" src=\"http:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/copia-1024x700.jpeg\" alt=\"copia\" width=\"700\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/copia-1024x700.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/copia-300x205.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/copia-768x525.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/copia.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 4 churches: Protestant, Catholic, Unitarian and an Ortodox. The unitarian church is worth visiting because it has its own particular style related with the local culture. In the center there is a library where you can also find English books and nearby there is the Museum of history and art \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moln\u00e1r Istv\u00e1n Muzeum\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition, there are a lot of shops where you can make daily purchases, playgrounds for children and parks to do physical activity. Our advice for dinner is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cK\u00fck\u00fcll\u0151 restaurant\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About the nightlife, there are pubs where you can dance and many places where you can eat traditional food and enjoy a cold beer as for example<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;Summer garden&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Maybe you will find the latin dances group in there, because from time to time they go for a beer after the\u00a0 dancing class. If you want to drink a coffee and read a book we recommend to sit at the tables outside &#8220;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bistro<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; where the waiters are kind and they can speak English. To just relax, we advise you to go outside the Orthodox church, where there is the fountain. You can sit on a bench under the trees and listen to the life flowing and birds singing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case you need an exchange there are many offices in the center, and also two banks (OTP and Transylvania\u00b4s bank).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sleep there are many motels, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPet\u0151fi Motel\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the main street is recommended for its location, quality and price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-01-at-11.44.14-AM-2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1040 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-01-at-11.44.14-AM-2-e1572443658461-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"WhatsApp Image 2019-10-01 at 11.44.14 AM (2)\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-01-at-11.44.14-AM-2-e1572443658461-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-01-at-11.44.14-AM-2-e1572443658461-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-01-at-11.44.14-AM-2-e1572443658461-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-01-at-11.44.14-AM-2-e1572443658461.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to try something different you can ask for the fresh milk machine, just do not forget to take a bottle to collect some super fresh milk! Also, you can enjoy local products such as those offered by the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kereszt\u00fari <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dairy factory: their products can be found in some small shops too, do not miss the opportunity to taste them!!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Pet\u0151fi-eml\u00e9kszoba \/ Pet\u0151fi park<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This park, situated in the city, is a commemorative space for S\u00e1ndor Pet\u0151fi, hungarian poet and liberal revolutionary. The legend says that the writer spent his last night in this place, under the tree that nowadays is fenced and covered by commemorative hungarian flags. The day after, Petofi died fighting for the freedom of Hungary in a battle near Sighisoara. Further, he ate his last meal in the house next to the park with the rich family who was living in there. The park itself is a lovely place, an oasis of peace where history continues to resound soaked in the countryside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-05-at-5.50.50-PM.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1026\" src=\"http:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-05-at-5.50.50-PM-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"WhatsApp Image 2019-10-05 at 5.50.50 PM\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-05-at-5.50.50-PM-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-05-at-5.50.50-PM-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-05-at-5.50.50-PM-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-05-at-5.50.50-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>J\u00e8zuski\u00e1lt\u00f3 \/ &#8220;Cry of Jesus&#8221; (2 km)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climb the hill where the cross is and meet the stunning view of Cristuru Secuiesc from above! The path is easy to follow and suitable also for children. For an unforgettable adventure start your hike one hour before the sunset!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you reach the cross is highly recommended to carry on with your hike until you can see the Rugonfalvi\u2019s lake. There is no footpath to get there but it is not complicated and you can easily follow our map.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-01-at-11.44.16-AM-1.jpeg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-1025 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/agrovolunteeringeng\/samsung-csc-3-2\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/SAM_4536-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/SAM_4536-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/SAM_4536-230x230.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/agrovolunteeringeng\/whatsapp-image-2019-10-01-at-11-44-16-am-1-2\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-01-at-11.44.16-AM-1-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-01-at-11.44.16-AM-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-01-at-11.44.16-AM-1-230x230.jpeg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/agrovolunteeringeng\/samsung-csc-2-2\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/SAM_4566-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/SAM_4566-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/SAM_4566-230x230.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TIP: wear long trousers since the grass can be pretty tall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">J\u00e9zuski\u00e1lt\u00f3 literally means the &#8220;Cry of Jesus&#8221; and a local legend says that the locals defeated the Tatars on the hill. Since the place has a strong echo, locals screamed the name of Jesus, and the Tartars, hearing the terrifying sounds, believed they would face a large army, which they couldn\u2019t hope to defeat. Anyway there are many versions of this story: another says that, while they were screaming, the earth opened and the Tatars were falling inside the fault.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>S\u00f3sk\u00fat f\u00fcrd\u0151 \/ Saltwater bath (3 km)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very close outside the regional city of Cristuru Secuiesc is a peri-urban forest and a natural spa. To arrive at this magnificent place you need to take<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cStrada S\u00f3sk\u00fat\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This route first offers a tour of the herbal variety, then crosses the forest, which is full of arboreal vegetation, and reach the rustic and natural spa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG-20190824-WA0022.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1034\" src=\"http:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG-20190824-WA0022-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"IMG-20190824-WA0022\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG-20190824-WA0022-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG-20190824-WA0022-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG-20190824-WA0022.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The spa is 100% natural and is composed of extremely salty water, which are levels than those in the Black Sea. The richness of minerals in this pools depends on the concentration of salts in the soil, peculiarity of the entire region, and has a red-brown color due to the high iron content. There is a slight smell of sulfur in the air, which characterizes this unique place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The structure is completely wooden made and it has four pools and changing rooms. Do not miss a relaxing bath in this spectacular mineral water, on the sunny hills of the Transylvanian Plateau. It is nice to go walking or cycling from the city center through the asphalt street, enjoying the forest microclimate and take a bath rejuvenating your skin and boosting your energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATTENTION!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention there, as in the area have been spotted bears many times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Rugonfalvi Halast\u00f3 \/ Rugonfalvi lake (5,5 km)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rugonfalvi, a village next to Cristuru, keeps a marvellous secret that i am going to reveal. Take your bike and ride until the Rugonfalvi\u2019s lake. Every season, every time is definitely worthy to go there: when the weather is warm, wear your favorite bikini, go to swim, dive from the springboards and enjoy a beer under the sun. In winter, when the weather is cold enough, the lake freezes and you can go for an ice-skate on the frozen lake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG-20190824-WA0027.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1035\" src=\"http:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG-20190824-WA0027-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"IMG-20190824-WA0027\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG-20190824-WA0027-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG-20190824-WA0027-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG-20190824-WA0027-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG-20190824-WA0027.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunger shows up? No worries, just order something at the restaurant and enjoy your meal on the lakeside terrace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words be sure you won&#8217;t miss it out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Kereszt\u00fari halast\u00f3 \/ Cristuru Secuiesc\u2019s lake (4.5 km)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect place to rest and relax surrounded by nature, with a spectacular view of the lake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes there are fishermen although it is not highly recommended to fish in this lake because there is a lot of vegetation that makes the sport difficult. We recommend riding the bike until there since it is not very close, it is also a good opportunity to do some sport, breathe fresh air and spot the beautiful landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-01-at-11.43.09-AM.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1037\" src=\"http:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-01-at-11.43.09-AM-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"WhatsApp Image 2019-10-01 at 11.43.09 AM\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-01-at-11.43.09-AM-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-01-at-11.43.09-AM-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-01-at-11.43.09-AM-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-10-01-at-11.43.09-AM.jpeg 1032w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Szent\u00e1brah\u00e1mi \/ Transilvanian Herb Garden<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herbal teas, spices and healing pads from the herbal garden are the best quality hand made products. Each tea bag and spice packet is radiating life, energy and health since the herbs grow in an old mansion family\u2019s garden situated in Szentabrahami village. The goods are made by a real Szekler family that respect and love nature.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/20190629_184853.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1038\" src=\"http:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/20190629_184853-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"20190629_184853\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/20190629_184853-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/20190629_184853-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aacs.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/20190629_184853-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet with the kindness of Emese, discover more about herbs, teas and spices, breath the local tradition. You can decide to visit them or to book a special dinner in the mansion cooked just for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reserve call +40757280025 \/ +40744919210 (info@szentabrahami.ro)<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sz\u00e9kelykereszt\u00far\u00a0is surrounded by lakes and forests, it has a natural spa with mineral water and many other amazing places to visit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1018,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[25],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1025"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1025"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1025\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1050,"href":"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1025\/revisions\/1050"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1018"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1025"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1025"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}