Olt

Olt County lies in the Muntenia region of southern Romania along the Olt River, near the Danube. Its seat, Slatina, sits on the river's eastern bank and holds the Olt County Museum, with prehistoric, Roman, and later historical collections. Tourist infrastructure in the county is limited, but the ruins of Sucidava Fortress and the EuroVelo 6 cycle route along the Danube and Olt rivers draw some visitors passing through toward Vâlcea, Gorj, or Mehedinți.

May through October offers the mildest weather for river activities and cycling.

Local buses and minibuses connect the main towns within the county. For rural areas, a car is recommended.

• Slatina
• Caracal
• Bals
• Corabia
• Draganesti-Olt
• Scornicesti
• Piatra-Olt
• Potcoava

The county shares the traditional Romanian table: sarmale (cabbage rolls), mămăligă (polenta), and grilled meats, alongside local țuică (plum brandy).

1. Visit the Olt County Museum in Slatina for its prehistoric and Roman-era collections.
2. See the ruins of Sucidava Fortress.
3. Cycle the EuroVelo 6 route along the Olt and Danube rivers.