Pantelimon - Lake Pantelimon
Lake in Ilfov county
What it feels like
Cool air at altitude, water that mirrors the sky, the smell of pine on the shore. The kind of stillness that resets you.
Lake Pantelimon, on the eastern edge of Bucharest, is a leisure spot with beaches and popular water sports. Carp and crucian carp fishing, rowing and barbecues on the shore make Pantelimon the weekend destination for residents of eastern Bucharest.
Best time to visit
June through September. Higher-altitude lakes may freeze or be inaccessible in winter.
How to get there
Address: Pantelimon, Ilfov. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
