Vadul lui Vodă
Vadul lui Vodă is a town in Chișinău municipality, Moldova, situated about 23 km east of the capital on the right bank of the Dniester River. It is the country’s largest spa, recreation, and leisure resort.
Vadul lui Vodă administratively includes the village of Văduleni.
History and Recreation
The settlement of Vadul lui Vodă was first mentioned in historical chronicles in 1432. Its development as a spa and recreational area began after 1945, and in 1968 the village, then home to around 5,000 residents, was granted town status and placed under the authority of the Chișinău Executive Committee.During the Soviet era, several million tons of sand were brought in to create a wide artificial beach. Today, Vadul lui Vodă has become a popular vacation spot, attracting not only local residents but also many visitors from across Moldova and abroad.
Vadul lui Vodă features an airfield popular for parachute jumping and general aviation. The town’s annual celebration is held on November 8.