ABSTRACT.-The impact of tourism with vacation homes (second homes) on the rural environment at the Fântânele Reservoir-Apuseni Nature Park. The quality of the natural landscape and the presence of Fântânele Reservoir, have long been identified as one of the key motives for second home tourism -as one of the patterns of tourism development -in Cluj county from Apuseni Nature Park. Given the fact that lately, the number of vacation homes (second homes) is continuously increasing, this generates negative effects on the natural environment both of its construction and use. Therefore, this is the reason why the study proposes to identify, analyses and exemplify the main tendency of vacation home (second home) tourism and its environmental impact with direct reference to Fântanele Reservoir located in Apuseni Nature Park. The study used a methodology that involved a direct research on the field, inventory of the number of second homes and geospatial analysis through processing and interpretation of data obtained, in the form of cartographic support. The results indicate that majority of second home are located in vulnerable natural areas, in inappropriate places, without respect any legislation restriction imposed by natural area status.

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ABSTRACT. The hydro-tourism potential of the Land of Beiuș. The Land of Beiuș is undoubtedly the most scenic area in Bihor County. Its natural landscape is complemented by a series of cultural objectives that over time has made the area become a tourist destination for the adventurous, or on the contrary, for those who are looking for an oasis of peace. The region's hydrographic network represented by the river Crișul Negru, together with the mountainous scenery constitutes most of the tourism attraction. In this study, after a brief presentation of the geographic area, with an emphasis on the hydrographic aspects, we will focus on the research methodology utilized in the identification of the tourism potential generated by the rivers that cross the area. Then we will present the most important attractions of the region, and last but not least we will issue solutions to capitalize those resources and promote them on the tourism market. In the end, after we will get to know the area and it's tourism potential we will give forth some conclusions regarding the importance of discovering hydrographic resources and ways we can capitalize on them for the purpose of shaping a tourist destination.