Mila 23 - Sarichioi: Nature (3 days)
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By boat, 3 days, through nature and landscapes of the Danube Delta, about 158 km: from Mila 23 to Sarichioi, 16 stops. Village on the water. The fortress where Epictetus and Astion were martyred (the year 290); their relics, discovered in the crypt in 2001. Traditional village on the shore of Razim.
How to do the route
Plan 3 days with overnight stays along the route. Combine boat travel with breaks at sites open to the public. Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve (ARBDD): follow the local rules and the instructions of the authorities or licensed guides.
Stops on the route
- Mila 23 - Village on the water.
- Canalul Mila 23 - Quiet water, ideal for kayaking.
- Caraorman - Dune forest.
- Crișan - Mile 13.
- Letea - With an ARBDD guide.
- Canal spre Letea - Quiet crossing by water, with a guide — no noise or litter left on the shore.
- Uzlina - Guided tour with binoculars, without disturbing the birds.
- Cetatea Halmyris - The fortress where Epictet and Astion were martyred (AD 290); their relics, discovered in the crypt in 2001.
- Murighiol - South Delta.
- Dunavățu de Jos - End of the road, between the Delta channels and Razim lagoon; here lay the Cossacks' 'Danubian Scythia'.
- Mahmudia - Fishing village on the Danube bank, gateway to wetlands and birds.
- Zone de observare pelicani - Birdwatching.
- Maliuc - Reed beds.
- Canale interioare - Slow, silent navigation on quiet channels.
- Portul Tulcea - Embarkation on classic or fast vessels bound for Sulina.
- Sarichioi - Traditional village on the shores of Razim.