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Crevedia
ℹ️Practical info — Crevedia
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- The surrounding lakes are great for weekend fishing and picnics, but bring mosquito repellent in summer.
- Public transport to Bucharest relies on minibuses (maxitaxi); check local schedules as they can be irregular.
- Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Știrbey Domain in Buftea for a full day out.
- Many local roads are narrow, so drive carefully if exploring the residential outskirts.
🍽 Food
Seek out lakeside eateries offering fried fish with garlic sauce and polenta.
A traditional comfort food served in local guesthouses.
Order this rich, fried dough dessert in traditional restaurants near the main road.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy fresh apples, cherries, and plums directly from local orchards during the season.
Good for basic daily supplies and grabbing some local snacks.
Peaceful natural areas well-suited for bird watching and relaxing by the water.
Quiet trails connecting the village outskirts to nature.
Water temperature…
Crevedia is a commune located in Dâmbovița County, within the historical region of Wallachia, situated very close to the capital city of Bucharest. Historically a farming community, the settlement has transformed significantly in recent decades into a suburban residential and industrial hub. Geographically, it lies on the Wallachian Plain and is crossed by the Colentina River, which has led to the creation of several extensive fish ponds in the area. Records indicate the village was part of significant boyar estates during the early modern period. The commune comprises several villages, such as Samurcași and Cocani, and serves as an important administrative unit. Its current economy is a blend of traditional animal husbandry and modern logistics centers, reflecting the rapid expansion of the Bucharest metropolitan area.
- Location: Bucharest, Romania
- Nearby: Buftea (5 km)
- Population: ~6.674
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug, Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -2 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 44 | 34 | 39 | 43 | 65 | 79 | 67 | 46 | 52 | 56 | 42 | 48 |
Geography
Facts
- The commune consists of five villages: Crevedia, Cocani, Dârza, Manasia, and Samurcași.
- It is located approximately 20 kilometers northwest of the center of Bucharest.
- The Colentina River forms a series of man-made lakes used for fish farming here.
- The Samurcășești Monastery in the area was founded in 1808 by Constantin Samurcaș.
- The population reached over 7,700 inhabitants according to the 2021 census data.
- The area has been a known agricultural supply center for the capital since the 16th century.
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