Geografia Turismului (în limba engleză) [621680]

UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA
FACULTATEA DE GEOGRAFIE, TURISM ȘI SPORT
PROGRAMUL DE STUDIU:
Geografia Turismului (în limba engleză)
FORMA DE ÎNVĂȚĂMÂNT: CU FRECVENȚĂ

LUCRARE DE LICENȚĂ

CONDUCĂTOR ȘTIINȚIFIC
conf. univ. dr. LINC RIBANA

ABSOLVENT: [anonimizat]: CORBU LAVINIU BOGDAN

ORADEA
2020

UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA
FACULTATEA DE GEOGRAFIE, TURISM ȘI SPORT
PROGRAMUL DE STUDIU:
GEOGRAFIA TURISMULUI (IN LIMBA ENLEZA)
FORMA DE ÎNVĂȚĂMÂNT: CU FRECVENȚĂ

PALEU COMMUNE . TOURIST POTENTIAL AND
PROPOSALS FOR ITS VALORIZATION

CONDUCĂTOR ȘTIINȚIFIC
conf. univ. dr. LINC RIBANA

ABSOLVENT: [anonimizat]: CORBU LAVINIU BOGDAN

ORADEA
2020

Contents
INTRODUCTION ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………. 4
Chapter I ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ……… 6
GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION AND ITS ROLE IN DEFINING THE TOURIST POTENTIAL OF AN
AREA ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. …………… 6
Chapter II ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. …… 11
NATURAL TOURIST POTENTIAL ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. 11
2.1 The tourist resources offered by the relief ………………………….. ………………………….. …………. 11
2.2 The tourist resources offered by the hydrographic network ………………………….. ………………. 13
2.3 The tourist resources offered by the climate ………………………….. ………………………….. ………. 16
2.4 The tourist resources offered by the biogeograph ic framework ………………………….. …………. 18
Chapter III ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. …. 23
3.1 The tourist resources of archaeological and historical lineage ………………………….. ………….. 23
3.2 Tourist resources of ethnographic affiliation: folk art and folk harbor, handicraft activities
and peasant technical installations ………………………….. ………………………….. ……………………….. 25
3.3 Tourist resources of cultural -religious affiliation: popular and religious traditions and
customs ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. …… 30
3.4 The tourist resources of architectural affiliation ………………………….. ………………………….. … 33
Chapter IV ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ….. 36
THE TECHNICAL AND TOUR IST INFRASTRUCTURE ………………………….. …………………………. 36
Chapter V ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. …… 42
Chapter VI ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….. ….. 52
CONCLUSIONS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 50
BIBLIOGRAPHYCAL REFERENCES ………………………….. ………………………….. ………………………….

INTRODU CTION

The present work aims to bring to light the geographical individuality and tourism
potential of the Paleu commune, in order to make proposals for its valorization as a touristic
region .
I chose this theme for the license work because I want ed to highlight the characteristics
of Paleu commune, this one being an a rea with a very high tourism potential in terms of natural
tourist resources and anthropic tourist resources.
I consider it to be a complex region, which deserves to be known by more people and
to be presented in a unitary work, the Paleu commune being little presented in the works of
the specialized literature. Even though, there are some articles about the Oradea Metropolitan
Area, in which one can find information about the commune. “More popular natural protected
areas are those which represen t political economic or social interest. Still, Valea Roșie Nature
2000, very well known by specialists in terms of surveys location and possibilities, it is a
suitable area for thematic study camps a ddressed to pupils and students” (Ilieș et al
2017 a:126).
In the first chapter "GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION AND ITS ROLE IN DEFINING
THE TOURIST POTENTIAL OF AN AREA", I have highlighted the location of the
commune and its importance in terms of tourism potential. .
The second chapter "NATURAL TOURIST POTENTIAL" presents the tourist
resources offered by relief, climate, the hydrographic network and the biogeographic
framework.
In the third chapter, "ANTHROPIC TOURIST POTENTIAL", I highlighted the
tourist resources of archaeological and historical affili ation, those of ethnographic

affiliation: folk art and popular port, handicraft activities and peasant technical installations;
those of cultural -religious affiliation: popular and religious tr aditions, customs, and, finally,
those of architectural affili ation .
As any type or form of tourism depends largely on the infrastructure, the fourth chapter
aims to highlight the technical and tourist infrastructure.
All these chapters are materialized in the realization of the next chapter entitled
"TOURISM PROPOS ALS", where I came up with solutions for a better promotion and
preparation of the tourism product.
The last chapter, entitled "BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES", comes to highlight
the bibliographic and webographic materials used for the study.
Therefore, what I would like to highlight is how this work represents in its entirety an
overview of the tourism of the Paleu commune, even though it is not a populated area,
comprising all the necessary elements that will lead to a sustainable development of the
tourism sector.
The aim of my study here is to i ntegrat e Paleu in a tourist circuit , to highlight its
touristic potential in the overall of the tourism of Romania. As other communes have become
important tourist spots due to the landscape and th e annual events that take place, Paleu
commune offers too a fairytale landscape combining the forest with the lake and the green
and quiet meadows of the area. The residence of the commune is only 6 km from the city of
Oradea, which in turn is the western gateway to Romania.
That is why this commune could be the first or last night for tourists in transit or a real
holiday for those in the country or abroad.
The "Paleu Commune Days", "Grape Bal l" are cultural – artistic activities that attract
countless tourists, who come to spend and stay in tents.
The tourism potential of Paleu commune is really great with tangible investment
possibilities in the field of tourism and agrotourism. The field inf luenced positively by the
hospitality and hospitality of the citizens of the commune.

Chapter I
GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION AND ITS
ROLE IN DEFINING THE TOURIST
POTENTIAL OF AN AREA

The geographical position of a territory refers to its location in relation to some
elements, for example the geographical coordinates, certain natural geographical units such
as oceans, seas, mountains, rivers, climatic zones, etc. In what follows , I will present the
geographical position of the area presented in this study.
Bihor County, through the beauty and originality of the natural landscape, historical
monuments and ethnographic elements, offers tourists varied and rich opportunities for
recreation and training. Bihor County, located in the northwestern part of Romania, is crossed
by the Barcau, Crișul Repede and Crișul Negru rivers, which run from east to west. The relief
is varied, being arranged in steps that descend from east to west, from the peaks of the Apuseni
Mountains to the Western Plain. In the east, on the territory of the county, there are the high,
western peaks of the Bihor Mountains that jump over 1,800 m and the Codru -Moma massifs,
Craiului Forest and Plopiș (Ses) – of low er heights (500 -1,000 m) – which complete as a much
lower step the tall silhouette of Bihor. These lower peaks, which penetrate like tentacles
towards the west, are separated from each other by the depressions of Beiuș, on Crișul Negru,
and Vad -Borod, on C rișul Repede. The Piedmont hills make the crossing to the lowest level,
towards the Western Plain (Crișurii Plain, in the south and Barca Plain, in the north).
The village of Paleu is 6 km from Oradea, Uileacu de Munte is 13 km from Oradea,
and Să ldăbagiu de Munte is 3 km away.

Coordinates of the commune ’s villages :
• Paleu: 47ș 57 '25.60 N – 21ș 57' 25.31 E
• Uileacu de Munte: 47ș 07’ 10.03 N – 21ș 59’ 44.75 E
• Săldăbagiu de Munte: 47ș 05’ 24.51 N – 21ș 58’ 45.52 E1
Located in the northeast part of Oradea, Paleu commune is, along with Toboliu
commune, one of the most recently established territorial administrative units within the
Oradea Metropolitan Area (Fig.1) . As a percentage of the total area of the Oradea
Metropolitan Area, this territorial uni t represents 6.4%. Reported on the surface of the entire
county, Paleu commune occup ies only 0.63% of the land fund . At the county level, the
commune is located in the central -western part of Bihor county, being incorporated in the
North -West Development R egion. At the level of Oradea Metropolitan Area, the commune
has a relatively central location (Fig.2) . From an administrative perspective, Paleu commune
is bounded on the north by Cetariu and Biharia communes, on the east by Ineu de Criș
commune, on the s outh by O șorhei commune and on the south and west by Oradea.

1 https://paleu.ro/despre -comuna -noastra/localizare_p176.html accesat la 13 septembrie 2019

Fig.1. The location of Paleu commune at national

Paleu commune is located in an area of Piedmont hills, connecting the mountainous
area in the eastern part of the county, namely the Plopiș Mountains, and the plains area on the
western side – Plia Bihariei and Plia Crișurii. The altitude of the Plopișului Hills, also found
on the territory of the Cetariu commune, decreases from about 450 -500 m, as they are in the
vicinity of the mountains, up to about 200 m, near the Crișurii Plain. Since ancient times the
occupation of the inhabitants of this area has been tightened by the geographical location and
the rich resources of nature.
Access to the commune of Paleu can be made by road, the main artery being DJ767 F.
In addition, to the village of Săldabagiu de Munte the access is through DC37. Regarding the
rail and air access, Paleu commune is at an approximate distance of 9 km from the nearest
station CFR (Gara Oradea) and only 16 from Oradea International Airport.
Also, from Oradea there are several connections with private transport companies
(buses) to al l the three villages of Paleu commune. Departures from Oradea are made several
times a day from the Velența Bus Station or from Piața Mare.
This being said, one can see that the geographical position of the Paleu commune has
a key role in defining the tourist potential of an area , because the position of the territory
comes with a specific climate elements, relief forms, hydrography elements, fauna and flora
characteristics, all this creating the nat ural touristic potential of the area. Last, but not least is
the fact that the geographical position of an area has a direct impact upon the way tourists will
reach the tourist resort. Thus, the commune Paleu has real advantages, being closed situated
to Oradea, and being part of the metropolitan area. Therefore, it is very easy for tourists to get
in the area, for example, depending on the sending area, they can come by plane, after that
with a rented car, or by bus.

Fig.2. The settlement of Paleu commune in Bihor county

Chapter II
NATURAL TOURIST POTENTIAL

2.1 The tourist resources offered by the relief
The contact of the ecotourist and of the one interested in rural tourism is made
through what is seen for the first time and is manifested by volume or form and with which it
is best socialized. The relief that dictates the measure and intensity with whi ch the nature lover
shows his attraction towards nature. The relief visually and emotionally highlights the tourist
through the development of matter vertically and horizontally, matter related to the type of
substrate. Thus, the type of rock is responsibl e for the impression or indifference of the tourist
engaged in discovering nature through relief. The aspiration of interest and flow is high where
the relief is impressive, tense in a beneficial sense for the eye and the soul, where the vertical
sends the ridge, the ridge, the top (Dincă si colab. , 2012).
We can expect a weak interest from a tourist point of view, if tourists could get here.
Fortunately, this does not happen, because those who come to the lands not only do not leave
quickly and annoyed by a possible geomorphological monotony, but are manifested in the
direction of an attachment for which they are responsible not only the cultural richness of
places, or a possible exercise self -conviction, but the choice is dictated by the force with which
the dominant hilly local relief convinces and subjugates the viewer (Dincă si colab ., 2012).
In Paleu commune, the major landform is the hill. The hills belong to the large unit of
the Oradea Hills and the way it looks in nature and in front of any tourist is due to the

petrographic type, respectively to the sediment built in the form of piles of soft rocks eroded
and polished by meteorological -hydrological modeling factors. Tourists will understand or be
assisted to learn that these lands are built of soft rocks, quite new when we refer to geological
time, tertiary age, easy to transform by rainwater erosion, running water, by frost participation
-freezing and through processes that are known as ris k phenomena (small settlements and
collapses, landslides), (Dinca si colab., 2012).
The highest and most pronounced are the interfluves that appear rounded. These
interfluves are marked by the multitude of peaks, ridges and ridges that are structured at the
base of gravel and sand deposits that succeed each other territorially on more than 2/3 of the
hilly ensemble. The completion of the interfluves is wide in some places without spoiling the
favorable general impression that the relief exerts on the ecotour ist or the tourist in search of
the countryside (Dinc ă și colab. , 2012).

Fig.3. Natural elements of tourist interest

2.2 The tourist resources offered by the hydrographic
network
Hydrographic elements have picturesque attributes provided by their system of
organization, physico -chemical particularit ies or size of water reservoirs. (Măhăra et al, 1999).
The hydrographic network can also be included among the natural resources, the t erritory of
the Paleu commune being crossed by several tributaries of the Barcau river. Fâneața Mare
River is a watercourse, a tributary of the Barcau river, which is one of the water resources of
the village (Fig.3).
There are two cures, the one from Paleu and the one from Săldăbagiu de Munte. This
resource offered by the hydrographic network is a very good one for leisure and rural tourism,
as well as for sports activities throughout the year (Fig.3).
The leisure lakes at Paleu and respectively from Saldabagiu de Munte offer tourists
space for leisure, for hobbies, such as fishing.
Lake Saldabagiu de Munte – Hanul Pescarilor is equipped with restaurant, mini
football field, lake for sport fishing and sw imming pools.
The Hanu Pescarilor has a lake of 8 hectares, with 42 pontoons arranged and covered
with reed, to give as much space to those who practice this sport. Pontoons from the Hanul
Pescarilor can be rented during the week for 20 RON or in the weeke nd for 50 RON , it can be
rented by two people at one time, between 06:00 and 21:00. The lake has different species of
fish, to meet the needs of each fisherman, namely carp, caras, pike, sleep, salting,
phytophagus, slug. Those who rent a pontoon by themse lves, can take home up to 3 Kg. of
carp or 5 Kg. of faces.
Thus, i n Paleu village there is an accumulation lake, with a shelf of 14.00 ha . This lake
is populated with fish, being the property of Paleu commune. It is located near the road that
connects Paleu with Oradea through Săldăbagiu de Munte, in an area with forest vegetation
(Fig.4) .

Fig.4. Paleu lake (my source)
It has a long histo ry highlighted by the large number of articles regarding its situation.
In 2014, in Digi 24 appeared an article with the title: “ A lake has disappeared! Paleu Lake,
near Oradea, dried up almost completely ” ”, In Bihoreanul,“ A lake was stolen! Spread over
14 hectares, the lake in Paleu has disappeared, with water and fish! ”. The 14 ha of water gloss
have almost completely disappeared. The main suspect is the former mayor of the village,
Papp Gyorgy, who was in charge with the lake’ administration until last fall and who ha d a
private pond right next to the dam…” (Bihoreanul, 17 Septembrie 2014) .
In 13. mai 2016 , an article appeared in Bihon Online, came up with great news: Paleu
lake has water again . Therefore, t he Crișuri Water Basin Administration has completed the
repair works at the Paleu dam. The restoration of the water gloss was made gradually, both by
accumulating precipitation and by increasing the flow on the valleys that fed the lake.
The access path to the lake can be made in the direction of Str. Gh.Doja – Saldabagiu
de Munte village – Paleu fishing lake or through Oncea district, Bihorului street – Paleu village
– Paleu fishing lake, through both variants the road is exceptional, asphalt to the lake shore.
"La Bobby" is a fishing business . It has various types of taxes, for example:
• Fishing fee 12h: – 50 lei / fisherman (maximum retention 2 kg caras)
• 24h weekend fee: 90 lei / fisherman (maximum 3kg caras retention)
• 72h weekend tax (Friday – Sunday): 180 lei, (maximum 4kg caras retention)

• C&R 12h tax: 25 le i / fisherman – in this tax, the fisherman cannot retain or
buy fish
The weight of the fish to be purchased is paid additionally with 15 lei / kg of carp (but
not more than 3kg and less than 1kg) and 8 lei / kg of carass. Dwarf sleep can be held free.
Retaining or buying another type of fish is strictly forbidden.
The fisherman must carefully handle the fish caught regardless of the weight of the
fish. If it is found that a specimen greater than 5kg has been injured, a fee of 50 lei / kg will
be charged for the respective fish, and for a specimen greater than 7kg a tax of 150 lei / kg
will be charged.
At the same time, there are some rules that must be observed: These include: the
obligation for the fisherman to use the vanity mattress, to practice fishing o nly in the arranged
places (pontoons). At the same time, it is forbidden to enter the water for any reason. The
fisherman and his companions are obliged to behave in a civilized manner and to maintain the
general cleanliness of the fishing grounds and toil ets. It is strictly forbidden to throw
household waste on the shore or in the water or to destroy the vegetation around the lake
(Fig.5). At the exit of the lake will be checked vehicles and every Monday there is a general
cleaning of the lake and the area .

Fig.5. General rules on fishing in Lake Paleu (my source)

2.3 The tourist resources offered by the climate
If relief provides the material support of all recreational activities, climate imposes
their state (Măhăra et al, 1999). Development of tourism activities in this area is influenced
by the climate, temperate continental with oceanic influences, but with e lements of local
particularities favorable to the development of tourism activities. The climate is temperate –
continental, with slight oceanic influences, winters are colder, warmer, and in some cases dry
or with more precipitation. Thus, i n Paleu commune the climate is specific to the Bihor county,
being under the influence of the western circulation th at transports masses of oceanic air, humid.
In Paleu commune, the climate is specific to Bihor county. Thus, the climate has as
characteristics:
• is under the influence of the western circulation that transports oceanic air masses, ie
humid
• the average annual temperature is between 7 ° – 10 ° C, namely the average
characteristic of the hill area in Bihor county.
• the average annual rainfall is 700 -1,000 mm / year,
• the most frequent winds are the southern ones, followed by the western ones, but also
those from the northern sector.
Tourism here can be a very important industry, but one must know that it is deeply
affected by climate . It is widely recognized that weather and climate are critical to the tourism
sector worldwide . Generally, the relationship among climate, weather and tourism has been
examined from the perspective of the geography of tourism and climatology. Both show how
climate and weather affect the tourism industry. More specifically, climate and weather have
a significant impact on the s patial distribution of tourism centers (e.g., the zone for sun and
beach tourism or winter sport tourism), tourism resources (e.g., the pattern of tourism climate
resources), tourism seasons (e.g., snow cover for snow -dependent activities), tourism supply
and demand (e.g., tour schedules of travel agencies and tourists), etc. In other words, climate

can be characterized as, on the one hand, an asset for destinations and, on the other hand, an
important attraction for tourists .
Climate has a critical role in tourism seasonality . Similarly, tourism seasonality is a
major issue, which has been noted by tourism researchers for several decades. Butler gave a
widely -recognized definition of tourism seasonality: “the temporal imbalance in the
phenomenon of tourism, which may be expresse d in terms of dimensions of such elements as
numbers of visitors, expenditure of visitors, traffic on highways and other forms of
transportation, employment and admissions to attractions” . The causes of seasonality in
tourism can be put into two categories : one is natural factors, which relate primarily to the
climate of a destination (e.g., temperature, sunshine, rainfall, wind speed, humidity); the other
one is institutional factors, which reflect social norms and practices (e.g., the schedule of
festival s and holidays, the supply of public and private services) . (Butler, 1997)

2.4 The tourist resources offered by the biogeographic
framework
First of all, the Valea Roșie botanical reservation should be highlighted, this being a
protected area of nationa l interest, which corresponds to the 4th IUCN category (botanical
nature reserve).
The reservation is located in the northwest of Crișurilor Plain, in the central -western
part of Bihor county, in the eastern part of Săldăbagiu de Munte village, on the admi nistrative
territory of Paleu commune, but also on the administrative territory of Ineu commune. It has
an area of 4 hectares and was declared a protected area by Law no. 5 of March 6, 2000
(regarding the approval of the National Territory Planning Plan – Section III – protected areas,
published in the Official Gazette of Romania, no. 152 of April 12, 2000). It is currently
included in the Natura 2000 site of Community importance – Red Valley: ROSCI0267.
(Herman, 2016)
Valea Roșie Reservation is a na tural area (in the continental bioregion in the northwest
of Crișurii Plain). It presents grasslands and deciduous forests, in the area where several plant
species protected at European level by Directive 92/43 / EC (Annex Ia) of 21 May 1992 (on
the conser vation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora) include: salvia (Salvia
amplexicaulis), Orchis morio, Potentilla anserina, clocotici (Rhinanthus borbasii), vicia (Vicia
sparsiflora), stea (Aster sedifolius ssp. canus), colada vulpii (Alopecurus pra tensis, ssp.
laguriformis), drob (Chamaecyt) brebenei (Corydalis solida ssp. slivenensis).
An access way to this reservation is the national road DN1 on the route: Cluj Napoca
– Huedin – Aleșd – Oradea – the communal road DC37, towards Săldăbagiu de Munte.
The commune is of great importance, given that it is so close to Oradea and has a
treasure trove of 14 rare plant species that are on the red list, species of reptiles and amphibians
of national importance and a very well preserved natural habitat of fore st.
Hill dwellers grow fruit trees and certain crops, raise animals. Paleu commune is also
known for its vine culture.

The factors that adorn the landscape are the vegetation and fauna, being generally well
populated and having a low altitude.
A hilly land creates normal conditions for the installation of plant and animal elements,
so at some point you will find interesting situations that are related to the flora and fauna
spectrum. Tourists choose a certain destination for certain tourist services. In the case of places
like these where there are no large -scale tourist structures, tourists have other priorities and
expectations, they spend their time in rural areas with experiences that highlight the normal
or special aspect of the living world (Dincă si colab. 2012).
The vegetal part has something that particularizes the rural environment and
capitalizes to some extent the tourist and ecotourism offer, being divided at the level of flora
and vegetation. Flora is reported at the species level, in other words ecotourists and pension
tourists can be interested only in one species or several plant elements. Vegetation means the
grouping of plant elements, in other words, tourists can understand the complexity of the plant
group in a place.
The forests here are composed of the mixture of deciduous trees. The dominant
species in these forests are: oak (Quercus robur), sky (Quercus cerris), less often hornbeam
(Carpinus betulus), the first two species being dominant, resulting in a well -structured forest
body v ertically and horizontally. Vertically it develops and can be recognized by tourists
hiking: a short ground floor vegetation where they can find and pick even mushrooms grown
in the layer rich in humidification. At a close look of forest lovers they will b e able to
distinguish from the large volume of woody vegetation and other tree species, easily
recognizable by the canopy of either ovoid to spheroidal shape (quercinea and carpinete),
ellipsoidal developed vertically, lost in a crowded plant mass, along w ith other species such
as: Tartar maple (Acer tataricum), garnet, (Quercus frainetto), linden (Tilia tomentosa), wild
cherry (Prunus avium), jujube (Acer campestre), blood (Cornus sanguine) ,(Dincă si colab .
2012).
Sometimes, there are interesting situation s from a forestry point of view. These
situations refer to tree species that are accompanying species (co -dominant), but end up taking
advantage of a favorable ecological environment and creating their own forests.

In their descents and searches, tourists will relate to a flora and vegetation that, outside
the forests, bring to the knowledge and joy of the eye hayfields, pastures and shrubs. Tourists
can practice visually, the varied color of flowering plants and the grassy carpet of hay with
fescue (Festuc a pratensis), fescue (Festuca pseudovina) and fern (Poa pratensis), interesting
species typical for the plain, although here the hills dominate.
At the level of the hayfields , in a continuous and unitary carpet, with heights of 30 -50
cm, we find species th at indicate in some places a water deficit in the soil, ie xerophilous and
meso -xerophilous species, with which the presence of cosmopolitan species can be observed.
, a fact attributed to anthropogenic influence. You can not ignore the multicolored picture that
shares a range from white to yellow and purple to blue, so I draw attention to flowers such as:
sister -in-law (Melampyrum bihariense, Dacian species that originates in our country) , mallow
(Malva sylvestris), lizard (Veronica orc hidea), rabbit bone (Ononis spinosa), rickets (Lythrum
salicaria), devil's geranium (Scabiosa columbaria), large grass (Inula helenium), but also
sanziene (or dragaica, Galium verum) ,(Dincă si colab. , 2012).
Other flowering or spiky plants participate in t he experiences of tourists and can be
recognized: (some slightly painful to the touch): the devil's velvet (Eryngium campestre), the
donkey's asparagus (Torilis arvensis), the yellow sulfin (Melilotus officinalis), the basil (
Prunella laciniate), clover ( Trifolium montanum), black garlic (Allium atropurpureum),
mouse tail (Archillea millefolium), stingray (Stachys officinalis) etc. Certain areas occupied
by pastures and meadows are dominated by other grasses, more fragile or more durable, by
the swaying sw ay of some ears or the panicle at the top of the grass. Such species as: paius
(Festuca pratensis), grasshopper (Lolium perenne), comb (Cynosurus cristatus), trembling
(Briza media), field grass (Agrostis stolonifera), calf (Anthoxanthum odoratum), thyme
(Phleum pratense), reed (Calamagrotis epigeios) etc. In some situations, a timid start can be
observed, but with an important setback in the configuration of the natural features of the local
hilly landscapes and of afforestation of pastures (Dincă si colab ., 2012).
This extension is also completed by shrub formations. Shrub bushes complement
structurally and phytocenotically the ecosystems of fences, pastures and edges, at the same
time structurally improving the lands with species where tourists will be a ble to appreciate
their red, fleshy fruits, suitable for jams and teas.

Tourists will be able to appreciate and be able to pick sweet -sour , red berries,
elongated mace (Rosa canina), sour -tasting fruits with a mentholated tint, round, blue -frosted
Monogyna , sweet -sour, fleshy fruits , of the blackberry (fruits known as blackberries – Rubus
caesius, among the bushes or through the grass there are small clusters of strawberries with
aromatic taste.
In the passages from the forest to the meadows, the tourists have the opportunity to
know the appearance of the plants adapted to the humid places and along the
watercourses , being able to observe species of a healthy and intoxicating green, such as:
Lythrum salicaria (rickety), Mentha arvensis (mint), Thalictrum fl avum (rutisor), Salix caprea
(goose willow), sedge species (Carex sp.), Iris pseudocorus (iris), Inula helenium (large grass),
Polygonum lapathifolium (red grass), etc. (Dincă si colab. , 2012).
The listed species are important beyond the simple and common use of knowledgeable
or less knowledgeable tourists in plants. Among the medicinal plants listed, in these places
are to be mentioned many with pharmaceutical qualities, and can be used at lunch or in the
evening for a tea: mouse tail (Archillea millefolium), chicory (Cichorium intybus), mint
(Mentha arvensis), bear branch (Heracleum sphondyli um), St. John's wort (Galium verum),
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), yellow sulfina (Melilotus officinalis), healing
(Stachys officinalis), bitter gourd (Polygala vulgaris), sea buckthorn (Agrimonia eupatoria)
aglica (Filipendula vulgaris), verbina ), plantain (Plantago media, Plantago major), mallow
(Malva sylvestris), earthworm (Centarium erythraea), horsetail (Equisetum arvense), thyme
(Thymus glabrescens), etc. (Dincă si colab ., 2012).

Fig.6 . Vines yard (my source) Fig.7. Fruit trees (my source)

In plant cultivation, I remember cereals, wheat, rye, barley, oats, corn, sunflower;
clover and potato.
The fauna is represented by: deer, wild boar, fox, marten, ferret, wolf. The animals
specific to the commune's vegetation are: the fox, t he rabbit, the ferret, the field mice, the
mule. Typical mammals are rodents, such as: harrier (Cricetus cricetus), orbits (Spalax
leucodon hungaricus), rabbit (Lepus europeus), bison (Ondatra zibethica). Birds: quail
(Coturnix coturnix), starling (Sturnus vulgaris), bustard (Otis tarda), crow, sparrow, chickpea,
partridge, partridge and pheasant. A number of reptiles and insects should also be mentioned.
Lake Paleu has a wide variety of fish: carp (Cyprinus carpio), pike (Esox lucius), catfish, trout,
crucian, salt fish, phytophagous, etc.

Chapter III
ANTHROPIC TOURIST POTENTIAL
3.1 The tourist resources of archaeological and historical
lineage
Although Paleu commune is a newly established commune, the component localities
have a rich history, as a testimony of the cultural -artistic concerns of the inhabitants, we have
the written testimonies of each locality separately. These writings that have remained
testimony to the present and future are transmitted both in written and oral form. Since ancient
times the occupation of the inhabitants of this area has been tightened by the geographical
location and the rich resources of nature.
In ancient times, the village of Paleu was surrounded by water and there is only a jetty
that ensures the entrance and exit of the village. In another document from 1799, which
presents names of some work tools, it turns out that the basic task of the population was to
burn bricks. From the fi rst document dating from 1685 it appears that the village of Paleu was
destroyed by a fire. In the year 1695, on July 4, a document signed by Emperor Leopold I t
was approved, repopulating the village. He agreed that people would be brought from the
neighbo ring villages and exempted from taxes and work on the emperor's properties for 3
years, and from the village elders who passed on from generation to generation it is known
that the village church was built on and from the ruins of the old church.
In the se cond half of the 15th century, Săldăbagiu de Munte became the property of
the Catholic church, being transformed into a feud, and during this period an invasion of the
Turks and Tatars took place. The monograph of Bihor county, from 1901, reminds of this
locality with 134 house numbers and a population of 864 inhabitants, and at present the village
has over 300 house numbers and more than 700 inhabitants.

Uileacu de Munte was founded in 1210, by bringing by the Bishop of Oradia the
colonists who populated t he lands ravaged by the Tatars and Turks. Until 1792 the locality
had the name of "Uileacu de Paleu", which comes from the twinning of the two localities.
After this year the two localities are separated by the name of Uileacu de Munte because it
was surro unded by mountains.
The Reformed Church of Paleu was rebuilt in 1890 , and the Catholic Church was
built near the cultural center. Below this there is a vaulted brick cellar, built by the Roman
Catholic Episcopate, in times when almost all the territories of the village belonged to them.
At the same time, there was a large production of grapes and other fruits in these territories.

Fig.8. Anthropic elements of tourist interest

3.2 Tourist resources of ethnographic affiliation: folk art
and folk harbor, handicraft activities and peasant technical
installations
The folk art of this area is influenced by the inhabitants who lived in these lands and
by the newcomers to the community. The costumes they wear are specific to the Romanian
and Hungarian e thnicity, and these costumes can be admired nowadays only at festivals such
as: "Paleu Commune Days" or "Grape Ball".
The ancient forms of popular culture are those related to the religion of the people in
this part, with specific customs on various impor tant holidays during a year, such as:
Christmas, Easter, wedding and other important holidays for the inhabitants of these three
villages.
The main occupation was and is agriculture, fruit growing, animal husbandry, fruit
growing, and in the past people were engaged in viticulture, Paleu being an area famous for
the wines of the locals, for the production of bricks and for wood processing. Today, the locals
still make wines for them from their own culture, the lands there being favorable for the
cultivation of vines. As for the wines, they are made by the locals in their own households.
According to the locals, the most common wine is red, followed of course by white. The locals
replied that it is rare for someone to be curious about them, so their number is small. Those
who come to the commune come mostly for the lake from Hanul Pescarilor and to the PAPP
Restaurant near the lake in Paleu (Fig.17).

Fig.9. Wine basements (my source)

The folk costume from Bihor falls within the typology of the costume from the western
areas of the country, where the line, as well as the composition of the costume, presents some
deviations from the authentic type of Romanian clothing. The clothing and footwear of the
inhabitants of the commune are differentiated according to ethnicity and sex .
The popular dress of the Hungarian men in the commune (fig.10).
The hat is made of green cloth, gray for the middle -aged and black for the elderly.
Wealthier men used hats made of rabbit hair. The youth hat provides all around with a closed
ribbon or braided cord.
The shirt was made of different textile materials, with long or short sleeves, being
presented in white for the holidays and the rest being colored.
The vest was made of cloth, with buttons and a braided cord for wealthier men. The
vest was seen as an accessory that gives distinction and prestige to any man.
Bridge pants were in vogue after World War II. At first, they were worn only by
wealthy men. Above the knee on the side the pants had a bulg e or bulb. It's also called boot
pants.

Fig.10. Hungarian folk harbor
(Dincă și colab., 2012) Fig.10. Spurs that put on boots
(Dincă și colab., 2012)

Leather boots with / without spur. Burger boots, made of pigskin or cowhide, black,
rarely yellow or green, with a thick sole and a height up to the waist. For men with financial
possibilities, a pair of spurs was mounted on the boots or on the back of the heel (fig.1 1).
The cape is a short cape made of fabric with which women covered the ir backs,
shoulders and necks. They were usually worn on holidays or Sundays. Also used in parts
inhabited by Romanians.
The skirt and the dress were made of thin and light textile materials (fig.12). In warm
colors for young girls (purple, red, pink), blu e, blue and green for young wives, white with
big and black for older women. Airy materials are preferred or in some cases with drops, thin
sewn belts and wrinkles. Fashion required that skirts be tightened in the middle of the woman,
without exaggerating the emphasis on the middle part of the body. In summer, the dresses
were provided with sleeveless cuts and a limited number of buttons.

Fig.12. Women's folk costume (Dinca 2012)
The popular dress of the Romanian men from the commune.
This port was influenced by the Hungarian port due to the close coexistence
between the Romanians and the Hungarians in the commune. In this way, in Romanian men
we can find almost the same pieces as the hat, the vest, the white shirt, the bridge pants and
the leather boot. However, something has been preserved that characterizes the Romanian
man in clothing. Here we find a shirt made of white canvas, protruding from the middle of
the bo dy, with long sleeves, with a narrow collar and the lower edge edged (fig.13). Most
clothing is light, cool in summer and resistant to perspiration.
The popular dress of the Romanian women from the commune.
The authentic clothes were made of ca nvas fabric, adorned with stitches with
different popular themes (flowers, leaves).
The skirt (poala) is a Romanian feminine rural clothing, which uses white canvas as
a material. Wide down and narrow at the top, both ends reinforced with hem (fig.1 4).
Cover (zadie), is the most visible piece of clothing that is dyed in chromatic tones
such as blue, green, etc. Placed over the lap (fig.1 5). The belt in constant colors (colors in
warm tones, from red to burgundy) is a meticulous stit ch and potency in meaning.

Fig.13. Men's romanian shirt Fig.14. Romanian skirt ( poale ) Fig.15. Romanian apron (zadie)
Dincă și colab. (2012)

3.3 Tourist resources of cultural -religious affiliation:
popular and religious traditions and customs
The residents of Paleu commune celebrate the days of the commune, Saturday and
Sunday, on the pasture from Săldăbagiu de Munte where most of the events take place.
From t he program do not lack football matches , concerts, shows supported by
cheerleaders, or even martial arts demonstrations. During the se two days, the locals from the
three villages of the commune, Paleu, Săldăbagiu de Munte and Uileacu de Munte, partici pate
in large number at all the manifestation s, even if the weather is not exactly favorabl e. Bad
weather, rain or wind do n't scare the participants .
People from the neighboring communes also participate in the days of Paleu
commune: Cetariu, Biharia, Ineu and even from Oradea. Those who participate are part of all
age categories: from the youngest to the elderly.
For example, t his year, the events dedicated to the Day of the Paleu commune began
on Saturday, June 29, with a football competition held on the FC Bioland field in Paleu, one
of the matches being played by the advisers of the Paleu and those of Hosszúpályi – Hungary.
The festive opening of the events was marked by two things. Firstly, it was the
exhibition of one of the village's sons, the painter Tikosi Zoltán. Secondly, itwas m arked by
the launch of the second volume of the monograph of Paleu commune, belonging to the writer
Csepregi Imola. . Here the organizers realized an artistic program that took place over two
days, Saturday and Sunday. The program also included some of the children from the
kindergarten and school from Paleu village , the little ones offering a show of songs and dances
to participants . The performances offered by the "Madstreet" dance band from Aleșd, the "Pay
Girls" dance band from Paleu, the "Tini Dance Cen ter" band from Paleu and "Tini Dance
Center" from Săcueni were also seen on Saturday.
Next day, o n Sunday, the celebration continued with an artistic program of the
preschool groups from Săldăbagiu de Munte and Uileacu de Munte , all culminating with a
presentation of bridal dresses and a gala of the Elly salon , in the evening . Throughout the
celebration, on the grassland of Săldăbagiu de Munte were placed small stalls, beer and
refreshments. Participants did not lack bogracs site, inflatable slides, car ts, etc. Also, those
present had the opportunity to test the benefits of using the seat belt, in a simulator belonging

to the "West" school, present at the events of this weekend. And finally, the fireworks
delighted the eyes of the spectators .
Another hol iday representative for this commune is the "Grape Ball ", especially for
the Săldăbagiu de Munte village. Therefore, t he village of Săldăbagiu de Munte is recognized
in the Bihor county due to the things that the locals do with such passion , namely : flori culture
and vine cultivation. Each year i n order to honor the grape harvest, on one of the Saturday s of
September the village cellabrates the Grape Ball. The Grape Ball is not on ly a traditional
manifestation. The Grape B all means a moment of honor of the fruit of the vine, of the
potential that the village has through the lightness and hardness of the people.
This year, on Saturday, September 22, the village called its children to this holiday .
The cultural home was adorned, as usual, with bunches of g rapes hung from the entrance to
the stage, the preparation and organization of the festivities belonging to the village's children,
among which was noted Mrs. Cecilia Csegedi, communal cultural counselor, highlighted by
obtaining production of grapes. meal and wine. In the beggining of the holiday, the village
priest said a prayer to defend the cultures from diseases and natural calamities, after which the
youth along with the dancers traveled through the three villages, Uileacu de Munte , Paleu and
Săldăbag iu de Munte. In the evening, in front of the public, started the cultural pro gram of
popular music and dances . With the occasion of the Grape Ball, o ne can see the fact that the
town hall attaches a great importance to cultural events related to traditions and customs, not
to mention the fact that Grape Ball is organized in each village component of the commune:
Paleu, Săldăbagiu de Munte, Uileacu de Munte , this fact being a good example for other
villages .
The popular costumes that are specific to these areas are only present at certain times
of the year, when there are cultural -artistic festivities such as "Pale u’ Days" or "Grape Ball".
Therefore, t he popular art of this area is influenced by the inhabitants who have already lived
on these lands an d those that were brought here. The costumes they wear are specific to the
Romanian and Hungarian nationalities.
Ancient forms of popular culture are those related to the religion of the people in this
part, with specific customs at different important holidays during a year such as: Easter,
Christmas and other important holidays for the inhabitants of these villages. Unfortunately,
the cultural -artistic activity is currently influ enced by the migration of young people to urban

settlements and abroad. In this commune there are buildings with cultural lodging destinations
in each village: Paleu, Uileacu de Munte and Săldăbagiu de Munte. In these spaces places are
organized cultural a ctivity – artistic, but also weddings, baptisms, conferences.
Rallies are organized on the road between the Bihor Episcopies and Paleu (the serpentine road
section), the villagers who think they really know how to drive will be able to demonstrate their dr iver
skills in a speed competition.

3.4 The tourist resources of architectural affiliation
An amazing effect of the special architecture has long been that it can attract tourists.
Today, attracting tourists can even be a main goal for a new building. In addition, architecture
is a powerful marketing tool in the tourism industry.
Therefore, in terms of architecture, my study area has traditional houses with white
colors and small windows. In addition, the Orthodox church in Paleu is a specia l one in terms
of impressive size, compared to the other buildings (Fig.1 6). At the initiative of His Eminence
Father Sofronie of Oradea, the priest Vasile Cosmin Popa, ordained by the Diocese of Oradea
on March 25, 2009, received the mission to build a ne w Orthodox church in Paleu (Fig.1 7).
The construction works of the church started in May 2013. All the construction was done
exclusively with the help of the faithful from Paleu. At the same time, the local and county
authorities participated in its constr uction.
After about 10 years, on November 17, the Romanian Orthodox community in
Paleu participated in the first Holy Mass officiated in the wall church dedicated to "Holy Great
Martyr Anastasia and Saint Peter Movila". The service was officiat ed by Fr. Radu Rus,
counselor for education and youth activities, delegate of His Holiness Father Sofronie, Bishop
of Oradea, together with a council of priests. Lucrările la biserică au ținut astfel 10 ani, iar
construcția s -a realizat sub coordonarea pr. Vasile Cosmin Popa .

Fig.1 6. Traditional house from Paleu (my
source) Fig.1 7. The Orthodox Church from Paleu "Holy Great
Martyr Anastasia and Saint Peter Movila" (my source)

The other houses, the modern ones, are impressive in their dimensions (Fig.1 8).
What I realized is that most are well harmonized with nature .

Fig.1 8. New houses in Paleu (my source)

Cultural homes are places of preservation and perpetuation of old local traditions and
customs, of valorization of spiritual values (Fig.1 9.). Ancient forms of popular culture are
those related to the religion of the people in this part, with specific customs at differe nt
important holidays during a year such as: Easter, Christmas and other important holidays for
the inhabitants of these villages. At these holidays, as well as at the "Paleu Commune Days",
"Grape Ball", tourists can participate in real cultural cultural a ctivities. Here, a t the house of
culture, plays are organized that can be watched by all the desired world.
Completed in the fall of 2006, the cultural center was inaugurated on the occasion of
the local "Grape Ball" holiday. The community center of the Paleu commune has a simple
architecture. It does not stand out with anything in regard to architecture . However, it has a
beautiful color and an impressive size.

Fig.1 9. Community center of the Paleu commune (my source)

What stands out is the City Hall building and its courtyard which is beautifully
decorated with lawn and various flowers (Fig. 20). These make the town hall building a
pleasant place for the eyes. The orange color, the flower pots at the entrance, the hangi ng
plants and the wooden fences make the town hall look very colorful.

Fig.20. City Hall building of the Paleu commune (my source)

Chapter IV
THE TECHNICAL AND TOURIST
INFRASTRUCTURE

Infrastructure is comprised of basic devices, buildings and service institutions, whose
existence is crucial to the proper operating of economy and society. It is divided into:
• Technical, including basic devices used in transport, communication, gas, heat,
power and road industry, etc.
• Social, includi ng devices and institutions connected with education, culture,
science, health, physical culture and tourism, public administration.
(Gaworecki., 2003)
The technical – urban equipment is represented by the electricity supply, the existence
of the fixed tel ephone network, the supply of drinking water, the collection and transport of
household waste (Fig.19.) . The transport of passengers between Oradea and Paleu is ensured
by means of public transport. From Oradea connections with the villages: Paleu, Saldabagiu
de Munte and Uileacu de Munte are made through : buses, in the villages of Paleu and Uileacu
de Munte the bus arrives at 6:30, 7, 11,14: 45, 16, 18, 20, starting from the Velenta bus station .
In Paleu commune the profile of the commercial compan ies are:
• ABC + BAR private commercial spaces;
• private commercial spaces type BAR;
• Material storage for water -sewerage and gas installations;
• Manufactures dairy products;

• Commercial company with wooden constructions profile;
• Cereal mill.
Tourism infrastructure is a basic component of regional touristic product . It is defined
as facilities and services necessary to develop tourist reception area (accommodation,
catering, transport, information, museums and tourist attractions). It decides the amount and
structure of tourist movement. The structure of the tourism infrastructure is formed by public
entities. The local government units ’ assignement is coordination of emergence of
components of tourism infrastructure created by the particular entities.
It comprises many elements at the destination or related to the destination. These ones
enable tourists staying and using attractions (Panasiuk, 2017) :
a) Accommodation facilities – hotels, apartments, lodges, hostels, campings ;
b) Gastronomy facilities – restaurants, cafes, bars;
c) Transport at the destination;
d) Service in the range of active leisure – ski resorts, golf clubs, sailing schools;
e) Retail network;
f) Other services (information , equipment, rental companies ) (Pana siuk,
2017)
This being said, tourism infrastructure has a structure thea con sists of the following
elements:
1. Typically touristic infrastructure: accommodation facilities; other facilities for
arrivals servicing; tourist information; trails.
2. Paratourist infrastructure: tr ansportation facilities – roads and transport points;
trade and service facilities , incuding craft; local facilities, including
communal and public transport.
3. Elements, which cannot e unequivocally classified, their function and results
serving the purpos e for which they have been created: gastronomy;
accompanying facilities: sport and leisure, entertainment, culture.

Regarding the opening of the commune to receive foreigners or even Romanians, we
must know that there is no tourist information center and that the tourist markings are almost
non-existent. Even the commune's monograph is written in Hungarian. Only near the town
hall there are some tourist markings in Romanian. Also, one thing that impressed me
unpleasantly was the fact that there is no tourist brochure, given that Paleu commune is part
of the Oradea metropolitan area (Fig. 21). (Tarța, 2007)

Fig.21. Touristic marks (my source)

As for restaurants, there are a small number near Lake Paleu. These include Coliba lu
'Horea and the PAPP restaurant.
PAPP restaurant is located on Vulturilor Rr. 93 / B on the shore of Lake Paleu, in a
quiet area, free of noise (Fig. 22).

Fig.22. PAPP restaurant (my source)

Coliba lu 'Horea is located on Vulturului street no.97 B. It is quite small (about 50
seats inside), with an intimate air. Born out of an ambition of the local owner, it is a pleasant
presence in the area. Its local building has an interesting history. An old house was bought,
from Arieșeni, Alba County, built in the 1 8th century. The house was dismantled and
transported to Paleu. Here, it was rebuilt on a concrete foundation (there are some technical
spaces in the basement), in a very large yard, on the shores of Lake Paleu. At the same time,
it was equipped with the n ecessary equipment for a public catering unit (ventilation,
electricity, water, sewerage), and a kitchen was built in an annex. In the attic there is a dining
room and 3 rooms with a wonderful view of the lake. Each room has its own bathroom, etc.
The terr ace is covered with reeds, and in the yard there is a barbecue, a place (with cauldron)
for making bograch, gulyas. In addition, there is a wood -burning oven and a bar for the warm
period in an annex of the building.
The dining room has a rustic style with tulle, towels, plates, wooden bowls, wooden
spoons, donuts and folk costumes. Peasant dishes contain bacon, ham, drumstick, scallops,
curd, cheese, homemade sausage, tomatoes, olives, red onions and red peppers. All placed on
wooden trays with rotation sy stem.
Built in 2006, Hanul Pescarilor from Săldăbagiu de Munte covers an area of 12 ha.
It is arranged in a rustic style. The inn includes: Hanul Vechi Restaurant, Basarab Hall, Piano

Bar, Medieval Winery and a wedding hall. There is also a refreshing poo l of floral scenery
that makes you think of the sunny beaches of the famous exotic islands.
As for the commune's roads, most of them are modernized, but, unfortunately, next to
the lake, the road is full of potholes. In addition, in the commune there are s ome roads that are
not paved (Fig. 23,24).

Fig.23. The road near Lake Paleu (my source)

Fig.24.Unpaved roads in Paleu (my source)

Fig.25. Road network and other infrastructure elements
Unfortunately, the landscape around Lake Paleu is adorned with rubbish bins that are
destroyed. The sitting bench is also very old, being in a state of decay (Fig.2 6,27).

Fig.2 6.A sitting bench near the Paleu lake (my
source) Fig.2 7.A trash bin near the Paleu lake (my
source)

Chapter V
PROPOSALS FOR TOURISM RECOVERY

I would like to come up with a set of recommendations in support of the usage of good
strategies in the field of tourism in Paleu commune . My solutions aim at helping to promote
better Paleu as a tourism destination and this thing can be done only by capitalizing the local
tourism heritage to a higher level.
I need to mention the fact that my proposals will target the marketing sector, but also
the development of the tourist product of the destination.
On the one hand, in terms of the marketing sector, the first thing I want to propose is
a better promotion of the destination. Because, as you could see in the previous chapters, Paleu
commune is not known from a tourist point of view and due to the weak or non -existent
promo tion – proof of the lack of leaflets, tourist signs, of a special site created to promote
Paleu commune.
This being said, my first proposal is the creation of a website designed exclusively for
the promotion of the tourism sector of the place. Therefore, for the creation of the website I
one can use the https://www.wix.com/ , that is a free website buider, providing a world class
website building platform to over 110 million users in 190 countries . It is a platform wher e
someone can create their own original website that reflects their brand and can be online today
(Fig.2 9).
It would be composed of several pages, namely: Home page, About page, What we
offer page, discount page, contact page and review page (Fig. 31).

The purpose of the website is to discover and show potential tourists the benefits of
going to this place, to show them something unique, which can only be found in this place, in
other words: promoting the study area in terms of unique tourist destination , with a large
number of tourist attractions (Fig. 32).
The site has a unique slogan and logo: "Taste a little of nature". The logo and slogan
will be found on each page of the site so that they can be easily remembered (Fig.2 8).

Fig.2 8. Logo of the trave l agency

The home page will consist only of the slogan and logo. Special colors and images
will be used to make it visually appealing. It will contain a gallery with photos from the
commune.

Fig.2 9. The first page of the site
Source: https://bogdyutzu.wixsite.com/mysite

Fig.30. The first page of the site with the gallery
Source: https://bogdyutzu.wixsite.com/mysite

The About Us page will provide information about the online travel agency, about our
goals and objectives.

Fig.31. About us page of the site
Source: https://bogdyutzu.wixsite.com/mysite

The "Services" page provides information about the weekends that a tourist can spend
in the tourist destination with the agency's guides. There are currently three weekends that the
agency offers.

Fig.32. About us page of the site
Source: https://bogdyutzu.wixsite.com/mysite

First weekend: presents an unforgettable weekend at Hanu Pescarilor. "Fish with
friends, ride a bike and enjoy the food cooked by the best local chefs (Fig.3 2).
What does your week include?
Accommodation
Dinner lunch breakfast
Bike ride
Visit to traditional households and wineries
Optional (if desired) – you can participate in the holy liturgy, where the priest
will tell us interesting details about the life of the faithful in the area. "
Second weekend: propose an unforgettable weekend at Lake Paleu. "Fish with
friends, ride a bike and enjoy the food cooked by the best local chefs.
What did you include?

Accommoda tion in tents
Dinner lunch breakfast
Bike ride
Wine tasting
Visit to traditional households and basement
Optional (if desired) – you can participate in the holy liturgy, where the priest
will tell us interesting details about the life of the fa ithful in the area. "
The third proposes a memorable weekend. "We will sleep in tents, we will have all
meals included.
What are your activities there?
We will pedal around Paleu Lake and we will ride our bike from Paleu to Saldabagiu
de Munte. ”
The page with the VIP card and with discounts highlights the benefits of repeated
visits, but also of the promotion of the site, and implicitly of the online travel agency that
offers services exclusively in the commune of Paleu. Thus, the agency "Tourism in Paleu
commune" will offer a special range of discounts for travelers (Fig.34) . Thus:
1. With your "De -ai casa" VIP card you will have a 10% discount for your second trip
with us.
2. Are you with a group of 5? Write to us and book everything at the same time.
Everyone will receive a € 5 discount.
3. Are you with a group of 10? Write to us and book everything at the same time.
Everyone will receive a € 10 discount.
4. Share our event on Facebook and receive a 5% discount on your trip!

Fig.33. VIP card + discounts page
Source: https://bogdyutzu.wixsite.com/mysite/vip -card-discounts

As you read, there will be a VIP card "From home"
With this card, you will have a 10% discount for your second trip with us.
How can I get it? It is very simple.
Step 1: Come with us on the weekend.
Step 2: Send us a message and a photo showing us that you are an older customer of
ours.
Step 3: We will send you your VIPC card
Step 4: Get the "De -ai case i" VIP card directly online!
How much does the VIP card cost? – 25 RON or 5 €

Fig.34. Pagina VIP card + discounts
Sursă: https://bogdyutzu.wixsite.com/mysite/vip -card -discounts

Another page is the one designed for the blog. Therefore, anyone who wants to see or
taste our experience can do so without res trictions. There are already two blogs posted there:
one about 10 things you can do in Paleu. The other presents this commune Paleu.

Fig. 35. Pagina VIP card + discounts
Sursă: https://bogdyutzu.wixsite.com/mysite/vip -card -discounts
https://bogdyutzu.wixsite.com/mysite/vip -card-discounts accesat la data de 15.05 2020

A contact bar appears at the bottom of each page. Anyone who wants more information
can request it for free. The customer will receive an answer between 1 and 2 hours. You can
also send a card application.

Fig. 36. Pagina VIP card + discounts
Sursă: https://bogdyutzu.wixsite.com/mysite/vip -card-discounts

In addition, to promote the commune, I suggest the use of traditional means of
advertising, for example, flyers can be created wi th the tourist products of the commune.
Leaflets can be shared by students at our faculty. In order not to be expensive, I do not suggest
the creation of banners and other ways of advertising that go beyond our finances.
The second part of this chapter is designed to create the tourist product of Paleu
commune. First of all, I suggest the implementation of a tourist route. Thus, a very
interesting proposal appeared after reading an article about Holistic Healthy Living. Talk
about the Redwood Forest in Nort hern California, highlighting a few bikes for nature lovers.
Well … In Paleu, you can do many bike routes, and visitors can definitely see the wonderful
colors of the lakes.
Visitors may have the option of renting bicycles and pedaling quietly through th e
forest. Bicycle routes can be marked. For example, it can start at the entrance to the village,
and the end point can be the lake or the other side. Thus, the bicycle trip can be made by
capturing the lake. Bike ride takes depending on each tourist. Peop le will be able to stop at

the restaurant near the shore of Paleu Lake: the PAPP restaurant, or in Săldăbagiu de Munte,
at Hanu Pescarilor. In addition, it would attract investors to build other restaurants or
accommodation units. As the competition would be higher, prices would fall to the delight of
tourists. Bicycles can be rented in groups to allow for a longer trip. Although a trained guide
can accompany groups, all visitors can move at their own pace through the magical nature and
breathe as needed. Here, in the commune of Paleu, the cost of a bicycle with two passengers
can be 30 RON or 8 EURO, without discount for single trips and without passengers under 6
years old.
Those wishing to take the tour are invited to show up 30 minutes in advanc e for
guidance. In addition, for those who want to embrace the autumn weather and enjoy a little
exercise, taking out a set of bikes on different routes is definitely an unforgettable experience.
At a time when climate change threatens to change our season s and surroundings, visiting
Lake Paleu could be a much -needed slice of positivity for fall -loving souls. The lake and its
surroundings represent, beyond an amazing display of autumn colors, generations of
vegetation and natural wonder.

Fig.3 7. Tourist map of Paleu commune

Secondly, I want to propose the improvement of the road infrastructure in terms of
access to the lake in the village of Paleu. The road is not paved, being full of holes. Another
proposal is for rubbish bins. The villages of the commune definitely need some garbage bins
or the improvement of the existing ones – as in the case of the one near Lake Paleu.
Conclusions
In conclusion, we need to think about all points of interest to customers and improve
every point. All we need to do is create a memorable experience that consumers want more
and more often. We need to examine the customer experience as a whole, understand the
importance of each aspect … no matter how minor it may seem … We all need to practice
active cons umer listening with all our keen senses to the fullest. We must appeal to all the
consumer's senses; instead of describing the comfort of the bed or the quality of the hygienic
products, we offer the possibility to touch, to smell, to feel all these qualit ies.

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DECLARAȚIE DE AUTENTICITATE A

LUCRĂRII DE FINALIZARE A STUDIILOR

Titlul lucrării PALEU COMMUNE. TOURIST POTENTIAL AND PROPOSALS FOR
ITS VALORIZATION
Autorul lucrării CORBU LAVINIU -BOGDAN
Lucrarea de finalizare a studiilor este elaborată în vederea susținerii examenului de
finalizare a studi ilor organizat de către Facultatea de Geografie, Turism și Sport din cadrul
Universității din Oradea, sesiunea IUNIE anul 2020.
Prin prezenta, subsemnatul (nume, prenume, CNP) CORBU LAVINIU -BOGDAN,
1951119055051,
declar pe proprie răspundere că aceast ă lucrare a fost scrisă de către mine, fără nici un ajutor
neautorizat și că nici o parte a lucrării nu conține aplicații sau studii de caz publicate de alți
autori.
Declar, de asemenea, că în lucrare nu există idei, tabele, grafice, hărți sau alte surse
folosite fără respectarea legii române și a convențiilor internaționale privind drepturile de
autor.

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