The southern coast
Eforie, Mangalia, Vama Veche - resorts, bohemian village, border.
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The southern coast, in full
The southern seaside Dobrogean is quieter than Mamaia, but just as rich in stories: mud baths at Techirghiol and Eforie, Mangalia with Callatis antique, Costinești student, 2 Mai bohemian and Vama Veche on the border.
As you descend to the south, the resorts become smaller, the villages closer to the sea, and the landscape takes on Mediterranean notes. Limestone hills slope down to small coves, and the beaches are often narrower but more intimate.
Mangalia preserves the imprint of two millennia: the walls of Callatis can be seen in the center, the Esmahan Sultan Glass is the oldest mosque in Romania, and the black sand of the beach is unique on the coast.
At the southern end, the 2 Mai-Vama Veche marine reserve protects reefs and marine habitats, while the bohemian village at Vama Veche remains the last refuge of the "other" coastline.
Timeline
The southern coast through time
From the making of the landscape to today, a timeline.
Callatis
Dorians from Heracleea Pontica found Callatis; Mangalia retains the imprint of the Greek city.
The Esmahan window
The oldest mosque in Romania is being built, with stone from the walls of Callatis.
Techirghiol
Sapropelic mud baths are becoming famous throughout Romania.
New resorts
Eforie Nord, Neptun, Olimp and Costinești are developing as family and student resorts.
Marine reserve
The 2 Mai-Vama Veche area becomes Romania's first marine reserve.
The living south
From spa treatments to beach festivals and the Bulgarian border.
To see
Landmarks of the region
Lake Techirghiol
The largest saline lake in Romania, famous for its sapropelic mud.
Hypersaline water and mud from the bottom of the lake have been used for centuries in rheumatic and dermatological treatments. The Eforie Nord resort connects the lake to the sea by a narrow isthmus; on the shore you can see the traditional baths and treatment pavilions.
The first organized mud baths are opened.
Techirghiol becomes a national spa.
Treatments, shore walks and bonding with Eforie.
Mangalia - Callatis
Archaeological museum, Dorian vestiges and Ottoman window in the same city.
The ancient walls of Callatis can be seen in the center, near the hotels. The "Callatis" museum houses the papyrus tomb - unique in Romania - and Hellenistic collections. The Esmahan Sultan window, founded in 1573, is built from reused stone from the citadel.
Golden Age: Wheat of Callatis feeds the Greek world.
The tomb with Hellenistic papyrus is discovered.
Black sand beach, heritage and fishing port.
Costinești
The student resort, with a beach, discos and the shipwreck "E Evangelia".
In summer, Costinești is the capital of the seaside youth: campsites, hostels, concerts on the beach. The wreck of the "E Evangelia" ship, stranded in 1968, is the symbol of the resort and one of the most photographed sights on the coast.
The ship "E Evangelia" is stranded on the beach of Costinești.
Costinești becomes national student resort.
Beach, nightlife and water sports for young people.
Vama Veche
The last Romanian village on the coast, on the border with Bulgaria.
The bohemian village at the southern end of the coast retains small houses, beach terraces and an atmosphere of yesteryear. The marine reserve in the area protects the reefs and rare species; snorkeling among the rocks is an attraction for those looking for nature, not resorts.
The area is included in the marine reserve 2 Mai-Vama Veche.
Beach, drums, border and alternative tourism.
Map
Landmarks on the map
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The beach season has closed (after 15 September). On the coast it is autumn/cold: promenade, museums, towns. Not bathing weather. Bathing season: 1 June–15 September
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