Prahova County is one of the 41 counties (județe) of Romania. It is located in the South Muntenia development region and is part of the historical region of Muntenia (Wallachia). Prahova is surrounded by the counties of Brașov, Covasna, Buzău, Ialomița, Ilfov, and Dâmbovița. Ploiești is the largest city and capital of Prahova County.
Weather & Climate
Prahova County features diverse geography, ranging from southern plains to the alpine Southern Carpathians. This variation creates a dynamic climate that transitions significantly with elevation.
In the southern lowlands, summers are warm, typically 28°C to 32°C, while northern resorts like Sinaia offer refreshing mountain air averaging 18°C to 22°C. Transition seasons are mild, with plains averaging 12°C to 20°C and higher elevations remaining crisp.
Regional contrasts peak in winter: southern plains stay cool around 1°C, while northern mountain corridors experience heavy snowfall and temperatures of -3°C to 0°C, ideal for winter sports.
Things To Do
See the top attractions below or click here for a list of all attractions in Prahova County.
Cities, Towns & Villages
Bușteni is a town in the Prahova Valley in the north of Prahova County, in the historical region of Muntenia.
Ploiești is a city located about 55 kilometers north of Bucharest in the historical region of Muntenia. It is the…
Sinaia is a mountain resort town in Prahova County, situated in the Prahova River valley, east of the Bucegi Mountains.…
Nature Reserves
The Bucegi Natural Park (Parcul Natural Bucegi) is a protected area in the Bucegi Mountains in central Romania. The area…
Scenic Routes
The Transbucegi, is a scenic road in the Bucegi Mountains, a section of the Eastern Carpathians. The road traverses through…
Top Attractions
Cota 2000 is a high-mountain viewpoint and recreation area above Sinaia, reached by gondola or cable car from the town…
The Heroes’ Cross on Mount Caraiman (Crucea Eroilor de pe Muntele Caraiman) is a monumental First World War memorial high…
Caraiman Monastery (Mănăstirea Caraiman) is a modern Orthodox monastery in Bușteni, set in a forest clearing at the foot of…
Cantacuzino Castle (Castelul Cantacuzino) is a grand early 20th-century residence in Bușteni, built for Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino, one of the…
Villa Șipot – The Architect’s House (Vila Șipot – Casa Arhitectului) is a historic villa on the Peleș Royal Estate…
Pelișor Castle (Castelul Pelișor) is a former royal residence in Sinaia, standing just uphill from Peleș Castle within the former…
La Tunuri is a historic guard and service building on the Peleș Royal Estate in Sinaia, standing beside the small square…
The Sinaia Monastery (Mănăstirea Sinaia) was founded by Prince Mihail Cantacuzino in 1695 and was named after Mount Sinai in…
The Sinaia Casino (Cazinoul Sinaia) is a historic building in Sinaia, located in the Dimitrie Ghica Park. The casino was…
Peleș Castle (Castelul Peleș) is a castle on the foot of the Bucegi Mountains in Sinaia, on a medieval route…
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County seat: Ploiești
Development Region: South Muntenia
Population: 695,117
Area: 4,715 sq km
Postal code: 10xxxx
Phone code: +40 (0)244 or +40 (0)344
Car plates: PH
