Why now?

Just in time for Halloween, Wizzair (wizzair.com) is starting flights to Targu Mures, a medieval city in the heart of Transylvania. Pick up a car (rentacar.targu-mures.ro) and explore the splattering of scary locales, including Bistritza, name checked in Bram Stoker's Dracula, and Sighisoara, birthplace of the count himself.

Getting there

Luton-Targu Mures starts on October 30, from £15.61 each way.

Where to stay

In the Casa Rozelor (casarozelor.ro), a 15th-century building in the historic centre of Brasov, 50 miles south east of Targu Mures. Doubles from €90 a night.

What to eat

Traditional paprika chicken. Or the blood of a local virgin.