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Lake Costești-Stânca · Lacul Costești-Stânca
Nature reserve · Costești

Lake Costești-Stânca · Lacul Costești-Stânca

The largest reservoir in Moldova, on the Prut at the Romanian border

4.6 · 741 reviews· Rîșcani
Recommended~165 min from ChișinăuOutdoor
Also worth it for

A large lake with undeveloped shores, on the Prut at the Romanian border

Why it’s worth visiting

Good if you want a big lake with nothing built on it. Reviews praise the view and mention it as a camping spot, about two and a half hours from Chișinău.

The story

Costești-Stânca is the reservoir on the Prut, on the border with Romania, built in 1978. At around 5,900 hectares it is the largest reservoir on the territory of the Republic of Moldova. Reviews describe it as a beautiful place, good for time with the family or with a camper, and impressive for the view. One visitor notes a two and a half hour drive from Chișinău. The shores are undeveloped. It is not to be confused with the Costești Tourist Complex, the campsite next door.

Good for
Relaxed eveningAs a coupleWith familyNature adventureWeekend chillTourist weekend
Also at this venue
StayComplexul Turistic CosteștiComplex de familie pe malul lacului Costești, cu piscină, restaurant și camping
What people love
  • The view, described as impressive
  • A beautiful place for a family outing
  • Mentioned as a good camping spot
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What visitors wrote
  • “It’s honestly really beautiful, spent some time here with my family and everyone loved this place.”

    - Lucas Gladun
  • “Beautifull place, very nice camp”

    - Roman Bugaci
  • “Overall it’s a nice place to hangout with camper. From Chisinau it’s 2.5 hours drive”

    - Roma Poma
Good to know
  • No infrastructure · the shores are undeveloped
  • About two and a half hours by car from Chișinău
Where & when
Contact
AddressCostești Lake
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