Băile Felix
Romania's largest and most famous thermal spa resort, with large open-air thermal pools and a natural lake of tropical water lilies.
Băile Felix lies about 8 km from Oradea. Its geothermal waters range from about 20 to 48°C and are rich in minerals. It has been a health resort since the 19th century. The town is full of hotels, and large thermal pools such as Apollo and the President water park are open to visitors. In the nearby Reserve No. 1 lake grow natural tropical water lilies (Nymphaea lotus thermalis), a relict from the Ice Age. Thermal pool tickets cost about 40–100 lei, and the bus from Oradea takes about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
Each hot spring pool approx. 08:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Nymphaea Aquapark
- Oradea Fortress
- Ciuperca Hill
- Zion Neolog Synagogue
- Darvas-La Roche House
- Ady Endre Memorial Museum
- Black Eagle Palace
- Church with the Moon