Amara

The people of Amara, a small town on the Bărăganului Plain in the Romanian region of Muntenia, Ialomița County, enjoy a prime location. Both the hamlet of Amara and the village of Amara Nouă are part of the municipality of Amara, which is located 7 kilometers northwest of Slobozia. Just 2 kilometers from the city center lies the famous Amara balneo-climatic resort, which is part of the city’s administrative zone.

The town of Amara sits smack dab in the middle of Ialomița County. To the north and west, you’ll find the communes of Grivița and Perieți; to the east and south, you’ll find the municipality of Slobozia. The terrain in this region varies in height gradually, from 23 to 44 meters above sea level. A part of what makes the terrain so unique is the little change in height.

The Amara resort, which is 30 meters above sea level on the picturesque shores of Lake Amara, is the very essence of the town. The city has grown and become well-known as a therapeutic resort thanks to its advantageous position. The resort’s proximity to important transit routes enhances its accessibility. Although there is no train station in the city, the nearest stop is Slobozia Veche in Slobozia, which is about a mile away. This station connects Amara to the larger Romanian rail network and serves as an important stop on the lines that go to Slobozia-Urziceni and Călărași-Slobozia.

There is excellent road access all around the city thanks to the DN2C national route. This vital vein goes straight to Slobozia, which is 7 kilometers away, and continues on to connect with Buzău, which is around 84 kilometers away. The infrastructure in place ensures that Amara remains well-connected to important urban areas, which in turn boosts tourism and business.

Amara has a remarkable historical significance as a therapeutic resort, dating back to the late 19th century. Petru Poni conducted the first ever chemical examinations of the lake’s sediment and water in 1887. Published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, the results revealed the peculiar make-up of the sulfur-rich, magnesium-rich, and sodium chloride-rich water and black sapropelic muck. This finding laid the groundwork for Amara to become a health resort.

Because of Amara’s natural resources, the government saw their potential. The county government set up a bath service in 1892 to oversee the running of the hot bath houses. Immediate and substantial repercussions resulted from this choice. With 452 patients and 3,200 baths delivered in a single cure season, Amara had become a prominent seasonal health resort by 1896.

Improvements to Amara’s spa facilities occurred in the early 20th century. Built with wooden planks, the first public hot bath facility opened in 1905. Still, the devastation of World War I rendered this building useless. The resourceful inhabitants built simple lavatories in their homes during this difficult time. They came up with a novel way to keep the Amara healing traditions alive in the face of adversity by using boilers to heat water and mud.

In 1936, the scientific community acknowledged Lake Amara’s whole medicinal potential. Research comparing Amara to other famous spas throughout the country found that its therapeutic components were on par with theirs. The local people has traditionally relied on water and mud as a remedy for rheumatic ailments, and our discovery validates their empirical knowledge.

For Amara, the era following WWII was a watershed moment. The planned development of facilities catering to spa tourists began around this time. The resort’s landscape started to change as structures aimed at health-seeking guests started to pop up. The development of a sunbathing beach along Lake Amara’s shores improved the resort’s facilities.

Amara is a model of how modern comforts may be harmonious with a property’s inherent healing powers. Most of the resort’s rooms are in hotels, and many of those hotels have spas where guests can relax and rejuvenate. Peloidotherapy, hydrotherapy, PT, and kinetherapy are just a few of the many therapeutic methods offered at these centers. With a range of medical facilities and cozy rooms, guests may dedicate their entire time to taking care of their health.

With 944 rooms spread across 2 floors, the Lebăda complex is a two-star establishment. Renowned trade union confederations own it, and it caters to a diverse range of customers. Located in the territory of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, the three-star Ialomita hotel has 480 seats. A lot of money has gone into this institution’s infrastructure and services, particularly since 1998.

For those seeking a more opulent stay, the Parc spa complex offers not one but two hotels. The Parc Hotel, rated three stars, can fit 432 people, while the Dana Hotel, rated four stars, offers a more intimate setting with 78 rooms. They are both privately owned and have undergone extensive renovations to provide the highest levels of comfort and elegance.

The 56-bed Villa Irina, overseen by the National Administration of Penitentiaries on behalf of the Ministry of Justice, adds variety to Amara’s housing stock. This business improves the services provided by the resort.

The Pavilions children’s camp is a great option for families visiting Amara. Located in a gorgeous setting with an acacia forest, deciduous plantation, and walnut orchard, this camp has been here since 1975. The 110 seats and on-site sports base make it the perfect place for younger guests to enjoy recreational activities while still experiencing the therapeutic benefits of Amara.