Do you want to change the atmosphere, go on vacation, but don’t know which place to choose as your vacation destination? For fans of the Black Sea, an excellent alternative to the Crimea will be a vacation at sea in Romania. A local cocktail of magnificent nature, colorful culture, history, traditions, combined with reasonable prices will leave an indelible impression on your memory for years to come.
Romania. Holidays at sea. Prices
This country is the birthplace of the famous Dracula. But the tourism industry in the image of the legendary megaprofit vampire, alas, did not. But here you can perfectly relax at sea. Modernly equipped beaches, good hotels, the opportunity to visit many historical places make Romania very attractive for tourists. Moreover, the cost of tours is pleasantly pleasing. For example, in September 2014, tour operators offer relaxation here together for ten days for only 45 thousand rubles, taking into account the flight from Moscow. It is also encouraging that Romania, whose sea is famous for its flat bottom, pays great attention to children's recreation. Therefore, thousands of families with kids come here every year.
Climate features
The resorts of Romania are so popular, because this country is as if specially created for a beach pastime. The state is located in the southwestern part of Central Europe, the marine climate is characterized by a long swimming season and mild winters. Wide beaches that smoothly descend into the sea, soft golden sand, reasonable prices, decent hotel service, a large number of attractions, many entertainment and cultural programs - all this will give you a rest in Romania on the sea.
In the summer, spring and autumn months , warm weather reigns here, the swimming season lasts from May to October. But there is no exhausting hell on the beaches - the sea light breeze does not allow overheating even on the hottest day.
Black Sea. Romania
The coast can be conditionally divided into two parts: the north - with lagoons, deltas and a characteristic relief; and south - with numerous bays and capes, a high, steep bank. The 244-kilometer coastal zone is a whole series of diverse resorts with comfortable hotels, amusement parks, swimming pools, water activities, discos. Romanian resorts on the sea for both children and adults create all conditions for a good rest.
The beaches in the country are wide with fine golden sand, a flat bottom and a smooth entry into the water. At resorts such as Mangalia and Tekirgiole, their width reaches 250 meters, in other places - 50-200 meters. Most beaches have the EU Blue Flag. In general, the sea in Romania is calm: without large ebbs and flows. That is why it is an ideal place to spend a vacation with children. In addition, for those who, along with swimming in sea waters, are not averse to swimming in fresh water, Romania suggests visiting several lakes close to the sea: Ajigol, Nuntas, Costinesti, and combine spending time on the beach with recreation.
Constanta
This is the third largest city in the country and the largest Black Sea port, as well as a great place for sea holidays. There are interesting sights and entertainment facilities: the Catholic Church, the Orthodox Cathedral, a mosque, museums, theaters, a planetarium, a casino building erected in the early 20th century, and a dolphinarium. The poet Ovidios is considered the patron saint of Constanta, in the city you can see his statue.
Mom, I
Just five kilometers from Constanta is another popular resort - Mamaia. It lies on a sand spit between the Black Sea and a large freshwater lake called Syutghiol. Many people always associate sea vacations in Romania with this place, because Mamaia is one of the country's oldest resorts. The coastline here stretches for eight kilometers, and the beach has a width of one hundred to two hundred meters. The city has a very extensive network of hotels: more than sixty hotels, several villas, campsites. There are also several amusement parks, the only water park in Romania with water slides, attractions and a cable car, a dolphinarium, spa centers, many discos and bars, water sports centers. And the best part is that all these entertainments are just a few steps away from the sea waves. In the summer, a theater operates and an exciting music festival takes place. It is worth noting that in comparison with other resorts of the country the prices for many services are higher, but the comfort of accommodation is at a higher level.
Mangalia and Saturn
This is the southernmost resort in Romania, it is located forty-four kilometers from Constanta. Mangalia is famous not only for its excellent sandy beach 250 meters wide, but also for opportunities for healing. There are thermal springs, mineral drinking water, sapropelic therapeutic mud. There is also a stud farm, and you can ride frisky horses for a moderate fee. Among other things, there are many discos, restaurants, bars, there are tennis courts, golf courses, a natural park.
Just a kilometer from Mangalia is the resort of Saturn. He is distinguished from his neighbor by lower prices both for accommodation and for all goods and services. Some resort hotels, as well as in Mangalia, have their own treatment facilities.
Eforie Court and Eforie Nord
Holidays in Romania at the resort of Eforie Sud are chosen by people with rheumatic and dermatological diseases, as well as diseases of the skeletal system, since this place is world famous for its healing capabilities. The resort is located on a limestone cape, on a high bank (35 meters), so hotels here are more focused on treatment, rather than on a high level of quality of accommodation.
Another medical resort - Eforie Nord - is located between Lake Tekirgiol and the Black Sea coast, fourteen kilometers from Constanta. Lake Tekirgiol contains healing water, which is used to treat a number of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Here, many hotels also have their own treatment facilities and salt pools with water from the lake.
Neptune Olympus
This is, perhaps, the most luxurious resort on the Romanian coast. It is located six kilometers from Mangalia and thirty-eight kilometers from Constanta. The place captures a significant part of the Komorow Forest adjacent to the coastal zone. The abundance in the atmosphere of ozone and coniferous aroma made Neptune Olympus an ideal place to spend a vacation on the sea in Romania. There are golf courses, sports fields, a water sports center, a summer cinema, an amusement park, a village corner and even a private pier. Families vacationing with children can go on a cruise on a boat or go boating on the sea - it will be interesting for kids. And for women there are great shopping opportunities. Romanian shops offer a huge assortment of various goods.
Costinesti and Cap Aurora
If you are interested in youth recreation at sea in Romania, then Costinesti is the best suited for you. This resort is located thirty kilometers from Constanta and is famous for its annual cultural and entertainment events, such as the Youth Film Festival, Jazz Festival, “Sea Festival”, “Meeting of Young Actors” and others.
Also among the youth, the resort of Cap Aurora is gaining popularity - the youngest on the entire Romanian coast. It is located on a stone cape and has an interesting design of hotels. All of them here have a peculiar architecture and are named after the names of precious stones.
Jupiter
Forty kilometers from Constanta, in a picturesque bay with a wonderful beach, is a quiet place. An abundance of greenery, a cozy atmosphere - everything here is conducive to a quiet family vacation. And those who adhere to an active pastime, it will not be difficult to walk for ten minutes on foot to the resort of Neptune Olympus, where you can find many sports centers.
Have a nice rest!