Discover Târnava Mare

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The Tarnava Mare area of South-eastern Transylvania is one of the forgotten jewels in Romania's crown. It is one of the Europe's most important natural and cultural landscapes, including some of the finest pristine wildflower rich grasslands. Discover more...
Nature - Flowers
Discover a selection of wild flower species that indicate HNV dry grassland. These flower plants of dry grassland are easily identified and widespread, although some are locally scarce. Discover more...
Where to stay
Whether you stay in Casa Cu Cerb, one of the other wonderful hotels in the medieval citadel of Sighisoara or immerse yourselves in the fairytale land of the Saxon villages; Tarnava Mare will envelop you in its warm, hospitable heart. Discover more...
Where to eat
When you visit Tarnava Mare, start thinking in 'food metres' rather than 'food miles'! Neighbours work together, superb bread, cakes, cheese, meat and vegetables are produced right on your doorstep. Discover more...
Butterflies
Although of low productive value, dry grasslands have a very high floristic and faunistic value. They are home to a large number of plant and animal species, many of which are rare, and in danger of disappearance, in other parts of Europe. Discover more...
Activities
In Tarnava Mare you can experience activities that have continued unchanged for centuries. The atmospheric and timeless art of charcoal making, happens now just as it has for 800 years. Discover more...
Products
Flavours and tastes burst out of the Tarnava Mare area because the food grows in such a high quality environment, soils rich in minerals and organic material. Discover more...

Latest News

Dec

10

2012

ADEPT Best CAP communication award

10 December 2012, Fundatia ADEPT wins top European prize for farm advisory services. Brussels: in a Europe-wide competition, ‘Best...

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Oct

22

2012

The Art of DAR

Monday 22nd Oct, 2012 the unveiled of “The Art of DAR” Global Food Marketplace – SIAL, Paris As promised,...

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A Unique Sense of Place

The Tarnava Mare area of South-eastern Transylvania is one of the forgotten jewels in Romania's crown. It is one of the Europe's most important natural and cultural landscapes, including some of the finest pristine wildflower rich grasslands – the result of centuries of good husbandry by local farming communities, who are still managing the land today in a way that has long protected the countryside and created a unique sense of place.

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NEWS | 29 March 2013

Fundaţia ADEPT Transilvania’s project ’Discover Târnava Mare by bike’ wins first place in international competition for outdoor projects that support communities and protect nature.

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