Astoria Horse Center

Best Spa destination 2023 despreSPA - SPA Awards Romania O3Zone Hotel is located in Băile Tușnad, a spa resort renowned internationally for the therapeutic effects of its waters on cardiovascular disease, for the beautiful landscape and for its ozonized air. The resort is located in the center of the country, 30 km from Sfântu Gheorghe, 60 km from Braşov and 30 km from Miercurea Ciuc, on the western slope of the Ciomatu volcanic massif, near Lake St. Ana. A perfect area for a quiet and relaxing weekend in the mountains. The O3Zone Hotel, based on the concept of Spa, Nature & Conferences, is located right in the center of the resort. The building is oriented towards “Stânca Șoimilor” (the Falcons’ Rock), and has the leading position in the area, both in terms of location and quality of service. We believe that our services and the positive experiences you could have in our hotel will put O3Zone on top of the most beautiful places you have visited. SPA This is the small jewel of the O3zone complex where everyone who crosses the threshold can find: a heated swimming pool where you can swim counter current, a professional jacuzzi, a wet sauna and a dry sauna, a hydrotherapy area where you can find a Vichy shower, but also a hydromassage bath for a range of therapies or special massages, therapies, offering relaxation, anti stress, detoxification and rehabilitation procedures. Here you can find various types of massages, packs and body treatments, all with branded ingredients. The area dedicated to gym lovers adds value to the spa. The spa offers programs for those who come especially for this, but also for anyone who passes the threshold of the complex. For the tourists who come to conferences, the Spa has special offers. If you attend a conference, ask for the concept of spa on conferences to be integrated, and the satisfaction will be maximum.

Hotel Ciucaș is a spa hotel located in the center of Băile Tușnad. Therapies include galvanic and salt baths, paraffin and mud wraps, aromatherapy massages and carbon dioxide treatments. Located just 100 m from the spa town’s Lake Ciucaș, each room at this hotel has free Wi-Fi and flat-screen cable TV. Some rooms have private balconies, while some also have spacious living rooms with sofa. The best rooms, however, have their own hot tub and a relaxation area. Ciucaș Hotel also offers a restaurant that serves Romanian specialties and a daily buffet breakfast. Services: semi-Olympic pool, children’s pool, gym, hot tub, sauna, massage, salt room, physiotherapy, hydrokinetic therapy, electrotherapy, carbonated baths, paraffin treatments, galvanic baths, magnetotherapy, ultrasound, laser therapy, ionization, galvanization, diadynamic/Trabert/TENS/interferential currents, Solux therapy.

In our guesthouse we have a horse-riding center, our own horseshoes, with horse drawn sleds, which are available to our guests at any time of the year. For those who are eager to ride, we can provide qualified coaches and the opportunity to participate in horseback rides trainings, or in organized horse riding trips. In addition to horse riding, at the prior request of guests, we can also provide hikers for walking or cycling tours, as well as information for those who want to get acquainted with our miraculous surroundings in a field car.

The Equestrian Center in Cotormani specializes primarily in training recreational horses, young horses and foals, as well as horses in the hostel. Equestrian School "Kavalliera" offers complete services for children from about 2 years old to champions. In equestrian camps regularly organized by the Kavalliera Club, children have unforgettable experiences, as there are various competitions, equestrian activities and equestrian activities, and enriching their abilities. Horses communication and non-violent approach are an integral part of the equestrian club's life.

❗ Horseback riding tours must be booked in advance! We recommend that you book 3 to 4 days before your scheduled time. The Equestrian Center Ivo Riding Ranch was founded in 2008 as a small family business in the Izvoare Valley, Zetea Village in Harghita.  The Ranch has the only stud farm of Icelandic horses in Romania. The Icelandic horse has a very balanced temperament and is extremely easy to raise. Moreover, it is very friendly, docile and easy to handle. Both children and adults could ride it.  The Icelandic horse is ideal for riding trips. The rider could easily ride a distance of 40-50 km. Whether you are a beginner in horse riding, you are fond of long riding trips in the wilderness, or you wish to spend a relaxing but active holiday with your family or friends, we have the expertise to bring you an exceptional equestrian adventure. Browse through our enticing trips and offers and contact our well informed ride consultants for advice. Join us on one of our trips, and discover the beauty of Transylvania's intact nature on horseback! Horse riding tour: • Difficulty: beginner, advanced • Accomodation: guesthouse • Horses type/ breed: icelandic horse • Equipment: icelandic • Period of time: 6 days, needs of clients • Number of participants: 1-12 General infotmation Please do not hesitate to contact us for special requests, questions regarding horse riding, buying icelandic horses, your stay in Izvoare (Ivo) Hatghita county, and more. We are happy to help you. We can organize one day of half day tours and multiple day tours. Note that all of our services require prior reservation. For safety reasons the maximum weight of each participant is max 100 kg. The routes will be chosen depending on the riding experience of the participants and the weather conditions. Thank you for understanding!  We are very pleased to welcome you to Ivo!

❗ Horseback riding tours must be booked in advance! We recommend that you book 3 to 4 days before your scheduled time. Equestrian tours at the Endorphin Sport Office in Gheorgheni are for those who want an active holiday. Romfeld László, the head of the office, is a guide for equestrian tourism and leads many mountain trips in different regions of Transylvania. The trips organized in the office start from Gheorgheni and reach places such as: The Lonely Rock (Piatra Singuratică) from Hăşmaşu Mare, Red Lake, Şugău Cave, Lázár Castle, etc. According to Romfeld László, one-day tours range from approx. 40 km of riding and lasts for at least 7 hours. For those who want something more, Romfeld László recommends so-called "outlaws trips", where accommodation is made in tents or sleeping bags under tarpaulins, in the so-called bivouacs. From May until mid-November, horses are kept outdoors, this being the best time for mountain laps, says Romfeld László. Weekend tours contain a ride on the ground (2 to 3 hours) and two daily trips (4-5 hours), and one-week trips consist of day trips (5 to 6 days). Horse riding tour: • Difficulty: advanced • Accomodation: guesthouse, tent • Horses type/ breed: warmblood • Equipment: english • Period of time: a few hours- days, needs of clients • Number of participants: 1-6

The Csicser farm began organizing equestrian activities about three years ago. It has twenty horses, of which ten are suitable for daily riding lessons. The horses are of the Lipizzaner, Pinto and Arab breeds, joined by four Shetland ponies and three donkeys. The farm offers equestrian activities throughout the year. Riding lessons for beginners are held in the open manege of the farm. Apart from riding, children have duty tasks and they learn how to take care of the horses. They also learn how to harness the horse, feeding and watering techniques, cleaning the barn, etc. Those who are already in command of the mane have the opportunity to ride on horseback. Riding lessons can be followed throughout the year, and the recommended age for starting riding is six years. Every summer Csicser Farm organizes horse riding camps for children. The five-day camps offer a wide range of activities for young participants.

❗ Horseback riding tours must be booked in advance! We recommend that you book 3 to 4 days before your scheduled time. Sopárkút Guesthouse is situated in a beautiful clearing, 14 km from Odorheiu Secuiesc and 31 km from Miercurea Ciuc, in Homorod Băi, on the Cekend Plateau. In this idyllic atmosphere we are welcomed by Szőcs Elek, the host of the guesthouse and of the horse riding center. The horses of the Furioso and Lipitans are kept on the pasture 365 days of the year. According to Szőcs Elek, in winter they prefer the food under the snow to dried fodder. Horses habitually used with mountain life are very dynamic and excellent for hiking trips. From here we can easily travel to the romantic landscapes of the Harghita mountains. Horse riding tour: • Difficulty: beginner, advanceed • Accomodation: guesthouse, barn • Horses type/ breed: warmblood • Equipment: Bock saddle • Period of time: 1 day- few days, nedds of clients • Number of participants: 2-7

You can reach the Equestrian Club Remetea by going on several small streets from the Remetea village, Remetea commune. The horse farm is surrounded by mountains and wide fields. Equestrian Club Remetea supports riding lessons for children aged 7-14. Petred Károly, horse contractor and coach, aims to help rural children who can ride here at an affordable price. The young riders come mostly from the village of Remetea, but they also come from Ditrău, Joseni and Lăzarea. Equestrian Center Remetea is awaiting the horsemen interested in hiking / climbing trips, regardless of age.