Mesmerizing lotuses and water lillies in a thermal lake in Baile Felix

In one of our recent travels we ended up in Baile Felix, a Romanian resort close to Oradea, famous for its natural thermal waters. Many people come here, year after year, to enjoy the beautiful landscapes, but also for treatment. We didn’t stay for long here, but on our short stay we wanted to see the thermal lake with lotuses and water lilies. And it was mesmerizing!

We were lucky enough to be in Baile Felix in a moment when both water lilies and lotuses were blooming!

Beautiful pink and white flowers were in the park, and we noticed as well some lovely turtles (at least two species from their colors) and some lovely fish.

The park has a special area dedicated to water lilies, and others with pink lotuses.

The white water lily (Nymphaea alba) has large white flowers and leaves on the water surface. This species is an ideal resting place for frogs and turtles;).

The India lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is higher than the water lilly and has beautiful big pink flowers that only last a few days, after which their place is taken by a large woody seed capsule.

In the next city, Baile 1 Mai, there is a unique reserve in Romania where some beautiful and protected species can be seen. Three species can be found here: Nymphaea Lotus Thermalis (a unique variety in Europe, relic of Tertiary age), the fish called “Racoviţă’s Rudd” (Roşioara lui Racovită, an endemic species, named after Romanian naturalist Emil Racoviţă) and the snail Melanopsis parreyssi (survivor of the Ice Age).

Unfortunately we didn’t manage to go see this reserve when we were in the area, but we’ll definitely go there next time we’re in Baile Felix!

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Violeta Loredana

Violeta-Loredana Pascal is a communications expert, business mentor, and the founder of Earth’s Attractions and PRwave INTERNATIONAL. A pioneer in the Romanian digital PR landscape since 2005, she holds a degree in Communication and Social Sciences from SNSPA Bucharest. Violeta is a senior trainer at AcademiadeAfaceri.ro, where she leverages over 20 years of experience to teach professional courses in PR strategy and workplace productivity. By blending high-level business consulting with a passion for holistic travel and wellness, she empowers solopreneurs to overcome procrastination, build profitable brands, and design a life of purposeful adventure.

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