The Danube Delta is a tourist destination that yearly attracts tourists from all over the world to discover its natural wonders. The delta has so much to offer, an exotic territory of 2681 square kilometres of water and land, one of the few places in Europe where the wild and the natural can still be seen unspoiled by tourist exploitation. Part of Unesco heritage, it welcomes everyone willing to unwind and to feel free and closer to nature.
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TOP PLACES TO SEE IN THE DANUBE DELTA
Crisan
Crisan is a small village in the centre of the Danube Delta and one of the best starting points if you’re planning to see many of the delta’s top attractions: Letea Forest, Puiu and Roşu lakes, Caraorman Forest, Sulina.
Moreover, Crisan has many accommodation options for different budgets and preferences. You can choose a guest house which will offer all the comfort and relaxation you would not expect in a remote village. If you prefer to stay on water, there are even 5 star floating hotels which can host larger groups.
For the free spirits there are camping options and there is always an available room rented directly by the locals if you change your mind. While in Crisan, enjoy the peace and tranquility of this atemporal fisherman village.
Letea forest
The Letea Forest is a natural protected area since 1938, where nature creates an amazingly different kind of landscape: sand dunes, trees and climbing plants of all kinds. Often referred to as the “Delta’s Jungle”, it is considered by experts as one of the most exciting natural environments in Eastern Europe.
Prepare to see long liana plants, whose lengths can reach even 25 meters and wild vines. Equally strange is another aspect: many of the oaks have twisted branches like a pretzel, tangled and turned, creating a magical realm.
More magical is the fact that Letea forest is home for 2,500 wild horses, which makes it one of the very few areas in Europe where horses still live in the wilderness.
Caraorman forest
Caraorman forest is located on the southern side of the Sulina branch (close to the Sfântu Gheorghe branch), covering an area of 2,245 hectares. Tourists who visit it will see the impressive sand dunes, up to 10 meters tall. There are old oaks, over 30 meters high, and the star is a 400-year-old protected oak. Caraorman forest is a heaven for bird watchers, as it is one of the best places to spot the white-tale eagles flying over their nests.
Sulina
Sulina is the an ideal destination for people who want to combine their stay in the Delta with relaxation on a wild beach, one of the most beautiful coastal areas of Romania, untouched by tourism and modernisation.This wild paradise on the Black Sea is just 2 kilometres from the city, a 30-minute walk away.
While in this old city, there are some interesting places to visit, such asthe former European Commission of the Danube, built in the early 19th century. In its construction materials from abroad were used: wood from India, bronze from France, crystal from England, roof materials from Greece and stone from Malta. The old lighthouse of Sulina is a trademark for the former glory of this town.
On the outskirts of Sulina, the Cosmopolitan cemetery hosts the tomb of the only Romanian pirate and is a proof and of the tumultuous and legendary life of the old city. Sailors from around the world are buried here and each of them has a story to tell.
Gura Portitei
Gura Portitei remains untouched and unchanged. This thin stripe of sand stretching between the Black Sea and Golovita Lake in the Danube Delta, was originally a fishing village which turned into a resort dedicated to those who want to discover this beautiful wild and virgin place.
Accessible by boat or by car (a strong SUV) on land, it is an ideal destination to enjoy the beauty of the Danube Delta, as well as the virgin beaches of the Black Sea. It is a paradise for children and adults alike, a hot spot for recreational fishing, birdwatching and one unique landscape you will fall in love with.
Sfantu Gheorghe
Sfantu Gheorghe is a little village, inhabited by around 600 people who preserve their slavic tradition and language. It is a relaxing place, where Danube flows into the Black Sea, a place far from the pressure of the modern world, a place where you can hear your own thoughts.
A perfect place to observe nature, in Sfantu Gheorghe it can be seen the newest piece of land of Romania, the Sacalin peninsula. 229 species of birds have been discovered on the island and its surrounding waters there are rare fish, sturgeons, but also rare plants, such as the sea cabbage and canary ponds. This peninsula is declared a natural reserve and it can be visited from a safe distance to protect this new fragile ecosystem.
For anyone interested in Corporate travel, Sfantu Ghorghe has plenty of accommodation options and it can perfectly accommodate various events, team buildings or meetings.
Murghiol
Murghiol is a small town with a rich history that dates back to antiquity,when the current village was a Black Sea port, but also a port of the old Danube.
The Danube Delta waters are two steps away from the village, the beautiful Razelm and Murighiol lakes border Mureghiol and there are hundreds of small canals near these waters used as a gate to enter the wildest and most picturesque areas of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve.
Besides the lush landscape of the waters, which represent an irresistible attraction for nature lovers, Murighiol has the advantage that is reachable on land which makes it more accessible than other Danube delta destinations.
This is why Murghiol is a great location for corporate travel, with resorts designed to accommodate large or small groups .
If you prefer a more active holiday, you can ask our travel experts to design a tailor-made tour of the Danube Delta which can include your favourite attractions, as well as fishing, bird watching, kayaking, or a culinary or photography tour.
The Danube Delta is a natural wonder, a place for the most adventurous, as well as for tranquility and inner peace. Let us unveil this incredible destination according to your needs and requirements.
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