| Name other | Valea Plopilor |
|---|---|
| Country | Romania |
| Counties | Vâlcea County |
| Villages | Izvoru Rece |
| Length | 18 km (11 mi) |
| Mouth | Cerna |
| Mouth location | Slătioara |
| Mouth coordinates | 45.1262°N 23.8941°E |
| Progression | Cerna→ |
The Recea (also: Valea Plopilor) is a left tributary of the river Cerna in Romania. It flows into the Cerna in Slătioara. Its length is 18 km (11 mi) and its basin size is 38 km2 (15 sq mi).