Sfântu Gheorghe - Gura Portiței: Nature (1 week)
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By boat, 1 week, through nature and landscapes of the Danube Delta, about 341 km: from Sfântu Gheorghe to Gura Portiței, 32 stops. Southern arm. Observation from a distance, with binoculars, without disturbing the nests. The only natural link between Razim and the Black Sea.
How to do the route
Plan a week with 2-3 bases for overnight stays (e.g. Constanța, Tulcea, Sulina). Book boats and ARBDD guides for Letea/Caraorman in advance. Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve (ARBDD): follow the local rules and the instructions of the authorities or licensed guides.
Stops on the route
- Sfântu Gheorghe - Southern branch.
- Pădurea Caraorman - Ancient oaks on the mound, beside Red Lake. Strictly protected area — stay on the guide's route.
- Letea - With an ARBDD guide.
- Canal Caraorman - Access only with an authorised guide.
- Lacul Roșu - Quiet lagoon in the Delta.
- Caraorman - Dune forest.
- Zone umede Letea - Near Letea Forest, with rarely seen birds.
- Canalul Mila 23 - Calm water, ideal for kayaking.
- Crișan - Mile 13.
- Sulina - Lighthouse, 1870.
- Plaja Sulina - The Danube meets the sea.
- Pădurea Letea - Romania's first nature reserve (1938): lianas, ancient oaks. Visit only on designated trails, with a guide.
- Chilia Veche - Last Romanian village on the branch, at the border.
- Mila 23 - Water village.
- Maliuc - A stop in the heart of the reedbeds; pelicans are never far away.
- Zone de observare pelicani - Observation from a distance, with binoculars, without disturbing the nests.
- Mahmudia - Fishermen's channels.
- Murighiol - Southern Delta.
- Cetatea Halmyris - Martyrs.
- Dunavățu de Jos - End of the road.
- Uzlina - Guided tour with binoculars, without disturbing the birds.
- Canal spre Letea - Quiet crossing by water, with a guide — no noise or litter left on the bank.
- Canale interioare - Slow, silent navigation on quiet channels.
- Portul Tulcea - Embark on classic or fast vessels to Sulina.
- Cetatea Enisala - Dobruja's only medieval citadel, with a panorama over Lake Razim.
- Sarichioi - Traditional village on the shore of Razim.
- Malul lagunei Razim - Salt water and traditional fishing.
- Cetatea Argamum - Remains of the Geto-Greek town on the shore of Razim.
- Sate lipovenești Razim - Old churches and home-baked bread.
- Gura Portiței - debarcare - Fishing village accessible by boat.
- Plaja Gura Portiței - Sand between Razim and the sea.
- Gura Portiței - The only natural link between Razim and the Black Sea.