Banat

For the purpose of this Travel Guide, Banat is a region in Western Romania.

Introduction to Banat

Banat is a geographical and historical region in Central Europe that is divided between Romania, Serbia and Hungary. Halal Travel Guide refers to the Romanian part of the Banat, which consists of the Timiș and Caraș-Severin counties and the Western part of Mehedinți county. For the Serbian part of Banat, see Vojvodina. The Hungarian part of Banat is included in the Great Hungarian Plain Halal Travel Guide.

The (Romanian part of) Banat is divided in:

The Banat Highlands (Banatul Montan/Banatul de Munte), which consists of the Banat Mountains and the nearby hills
The Banat Lowlands (Banatul de Pustă), which consists of the southern part of Romania's Western Plain

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Cities

Banat lowlands

Timișoara - third largest city in Romania; university city, industrial center
Buziaș - old spa town
Ciacova - in 1390-1394 a fortress neighbored by a network of canals was built here; only a tower, 30m tall, survives today
Deta (town) | Deta
Făget
Gătaia
Jimbolia
Lugoj
Recaș - small town not far from Timișoara, famous for vineyards
Sânnicolau Mare - westernmost town in the nation, inhabited since Bronze Age, place of a Roman castrum and birthplace of the composer Béla Bartók

Banat highlands

Reșița - famous for the steel works and other heavy industry before 1989, now mostly a gateway to nearby Semenic mountain
Anina - old mining town, now mostly famous for the touristic Anina-Oravița mountain railway
Băile Herculane - ancient spa town, since the Roman times; thermal spas (Muslim Friendly), beautiful architecture (from the Habsburg times) and amazing scenery
Bocșa - old industrial town
Caransebeș
Eftimie Murgu - village famous for hundreds of years for the watermills, some still used today
Oravița - oldest theatre in the nation (1817), oldest pharmacy in the Banat highlands (1763)
Orșova - port city on the Danube, close to cazanele mari and cazanele mici - two important sections of the Iron Gates gorge and to the tallest rock sculpture in Europe
Sasca Montană - old mining village, now a gateway to the Nera Gorge

More Destinations

Cheicaraswiki - Cheile Carașului Danube near Iron Gate 2006 - Iron Gates

Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park - gorges, caves and waterfalls
Semenic-Cheile Carașului National Park - Semenic ski resort and the famous village of Gărâna, gorges and caves
Iron Gates Natural Park - the Danube Canyon

Travel to Banat

Get Around in Banat

What to See

Monasteries

Piatra Scrisă Monastery - Mănăstirea Piatra Scrisă | 45.2172496,22.3019886
Spring of Miron (Hot Pond) Monastery - Mănăstirea Izvorul lui Miron (Balta Caldă) | 45.818287,22.323865 at the foothills of Poiana Rusca Mountains, 1kilometers from the road leading from Românești to Tomești It has a thermal water spring, with a constant temperature of 18°C.

Baziaș Monastery - Mănăstirea Baziaș | 44.8162,21.39 Bazjaš monastery =3.Manastirea sarbeasca "Sfantul Sava" - sat Bazias A medieval Serbian Orthodox monastery, established in 1225, located in the Baziaș village. Baziaș is well known for being the place where the Danube enters Romania.

Museums

Traian Vuia Museum - Muzeul Traian Vuia | 45.798531,22.067054 - Museum dedicated to Traian Vuia and the inventor and aviation pioneer, in the village he was born in (now named after him).

Nikolaus Lenau Memorial House - Casa Memorială Nikolaus Lenau | 45.871752,20.801872

Natural attractions

Bazoș Arboretum - Parcul Dendrologic Bazoș | 45.753040,21.425985 - Read more about it here: Web:

Surduc Lake - Lacul Surduc | 45.756326,22.139683 Dam construction began in 1972. The lake's main purpose is to provide drinking water to Timișoara area and defend against floods. With an area of 460 hectares, Surduc is the largest lake in Timiș county. Fishing is permitted throughout the lake area and at any time except prohibition. Existing fish are carp, crucian carp, pike, bream.

Românești Cave - Pestera Românești | 45.7968983,22.3505782 southeast of the Românești village and the left side of the Fărășești Valley - Românești cave is the second largest in Timiș county. Part of the medium category caves, with a total development of 1,450 m, it is arranged horizontally on 3 levels. The main entrance is oriented N-NW, is 9.5 m wide and 2 m high, which allows diffuse light to about 70 meters. In the Bats Hall you can find a permanent colony of bats. Upper and middle floor is of fossil nature. Floor below, subfosil nature, is accessible only to speleologists with equipment. The cave is well known for its great acoustics. Since 1984, Speotimiș Speleological Association organizes the traditional annual concert that takes place in October.

Ruins

Turnu Ruieni 45.3949374,22.3493976 a small hike from the village with the same name - Medieval watching tower, now a ruin.

Grădinari Hill Tower - Turnul din deal Grădinari | 45.120197,21.587167 - Old church tower, now a ruin.

Turkish bridge - Podul turcesc | 45.116570,21.604630 - 18th century bridge. Now unused, but listed as a historic monument.

Muslim Travel Tips

Halal Ski Holidays in Banat

Semenic ski resort and several other ski pistes in the Semenic-Cheile Carașului National Park

Muntele Mic | 45.358661,22.463951 - Ski resort in the Țarcu mountains.

Festivals

Gărâna Jazz Festival is a huge open-air jazz festival taking place every year in July in the Wolf's Meadow (Poiana Lupului), near the small village of Gărâna, up in the Semenic mountains.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Banat

Most popular drink is rachie (read rakie), which is distilled from plums, at home. The difference between the rachie and the pălincă which you find in other parts of Romania is that rachie is single-distilled, which gives it a 30-something degree strength, while the pălincă is double-distilled and always above 50ºC.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Banat

Banat - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Banat, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Banat. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Banat and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Banat. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Banat. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Banat: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Banat.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Banat: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Banat, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Banat.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Banat, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Banat, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Banat and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Banat, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Banat, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Banat without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Banat is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Banat.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Banat is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Banat, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Banat Media: info@ehalal.io

Ramadan Celebrations in Banat

Ramadan 2025 in Banat

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

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