Poina Bra ov, known for its skiing is set in the Carpathian Mountains above the medieval town of Bra ov. In summer many Romanians travelled, and still travel to the Black Sea Coast where resorts stretch along the Romanian beaches from Constan a to the Bulgarian border at Vama Veche. The closer to Bulgaria the less unspoilt the coastline. Instead of the large bustling family resorts, a village with one shop and accommodation in villagers homes. For the tourist today, many of these places lack appeal or are unknown.
Advertising is at a minimum and potential is lost.
Many relics from the Austro-Hungarian Empire remain in Transylvania. The influence of Central Europe is not only apparent in architecture and history but also in the culture of Transylvanian Romanians, which is in stark contrast with the Ottoman influenced Southern regions. The story of Dracula was created by the Western author, Bram Stoker. Ironically, Romanian tourist officials feel bound to use the legend of Dracula to encourage visitors to Romania. Dracula is the most marketed of Romanian tourist attractions, and the most successful.