After a journey of approximately 2,860 kilometres, starting in the Black Forrest Mountain, the Danube has over ten millennia carved the third largest delta in Europe – after the deltas of Volga and Kuban – and the 22nd in the world. A corner full of mistery, the Danube Delta brings together approximately 300 species of birds, 160 species of fish and 1,200 species of plants, trees and bushes on 5,640 square kilometres. A fragile paradise, the Delta has numerous areas that were declared natural reservations and included on the United Nations’ list of natural monuments.

Letea sandbank, with its wood of ancient oak trees with twisted branches and wild vine, reservations and bird colonies of Perisor-Zatoane, Uzlina-Crisan, Golovita and Sacalin Island, also known as the “paradise of birds”, is a typical example of this land full of mistery. Sailing along hidden channels, in boats rowed by locals or aboard a leisure ship has a special charm.

From spring until late autumn, when the first snow start falling, the Danube Delta boasts one of the most sumptuous shows of nature. Channels bordered by willows and oaks and thick woods attract every year thousands of birds, some of which come from China or Egypt. The peak season for bird-watching is from May to June. Around this time come colonies of Egyptian white pelicans, the flocks or arctic geese fleeing the winters of Northern Europe. The richness of the Delta plumbs the very depth of the water, so that even the most unlucky fisherman comes back home with a full basket. The only problem is deciding what you should cook first for dinner: the pike or the perch, the sheatfish or the pike perch or one of the numerous types of sturgeon. Caviar also holds an important place on the menu…

One of the most isolated corners from the old European continent, the Danube Delta is a land where, more than in any other part of the world, people had to learn to overcome the whims of nature. Its main towns are Tulcea, Sulina and Sfantu Gheorghe. Located 279 km away from Bucharest, Tulcea is the most important town-port to the Danube Mouths, with a history of over 2,600 years. Terrible figures such as Alexandru Macedon and King Darius have marked the story of this place over time. The life of the town is closely related to all aspects of the river: there are more boats than cars and no dish without fish. The Art museum itself reflects the same fact. Sulina is famous for its 200-years-old lighthouse and free port, while Sfantu Gheorghe, where the Danube flows into the sea, is the favourite destination of those eager to experience rural tourism.

Many hotels have been renovated since 1990. Among these are: Hotel Egreta*** in Tulcea,Hotel Cormoran*** in Uzlina, Hotel Sunrise*** in Crisan, Hotel Teo*** in Mahmudia.

For those who want to have the best comfort in the middle of the wildest nature, The Delta Nature Resort***** harmonizes traditional living with sophisticated luxury in Somova.

Restaurants with specific cuisine and rural boarding houses offer a large variety of fish dishes, accompanied by the famous wines of Dobrogea – Muscat, Merlot and Murfatlar. The famous fish soup prepared by the locals is a culinary experience that must not be missed.