Caracal
This trading town in Romania's Oltenia region, Caracal sits on the agricultural plains between the Jiu and Olt rivers and has served as a commercial hub for the surrounding grain-growing area for centuries. The compact centre holds a concentration of heritage buildings, and in 2022 the town was officially designated a local tourist resort. Road and rail connections make it a practical base, with the port of Corabia and Craiova's international airport both within reach.
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- Population33,761
- Nearest water from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.8 km2.4 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Caracal: quick answers
Where is Caracal?
Caracal is in Romania, about 49 km31 miles in a straight line from Craiova.
How do you get to Caracal?
The nearest airport is Craiova (CRA), about 50 min away by road. The nearest train station is Caracal, about 4 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Caracal?
The warmest month is July, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -1°C31°F. The wettest month is June, with about 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Caracal?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 11 restaurants, 4 cafés and 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Caracal?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Vadastra, Brancoveni and Magurele.