PLEASE VISIT DANUBE DELTA

We invite you to relax in nature, on the waterfront, particularly in the Delta areal. Together we will discover the beauty and compexitatea a virgin land in Romania yet, that tourists do not go through it so often that the Prahova Valley and Mamaia. Surely you will be delighted. To meet your curiosity will tell a few of the Danube Delta, a unique tourist area in Europe and some tips for spending a few pleasant days in the special nature reserve.

1. SIZE AND COMPLEXITY

With an area of 5.050 km Delta is close to the size of Belgium or the Netherlands. Cars are useless here, Delta is crossed by numerous canals and rivulets, to enjoy the lovely view we suggest you travel by boat or boat. Maybe you wonder how long it takes to cross the entire region? We advise you to book at least 3 days in which to enjoy leisurely why Delta can offer - unique images of flora and fauna and of course the king of the sports area, fishing.

2. WATERS

Delta can be defined, first as an ensemble of hundreds branches and canals, lakes and creeks, ridges and creeks, lagoons and estuaries, and of course - the marshes. The name comes from the Greek letter D "delta" shape because of an equilateral triangle with sides of about 80 km, the most important pathway Chilia, Sulina and Saint Gheorghe. So Delta is one of the largest wetland in the world, 20% of the Delta Located just below sea level. Delta was formed over 16,000 years and represents the largest water purification system in Europe, the Danube water filter on its entry into the Black Sea. You can spend a romantic sunset boat engine, golden reflections of the sun on the shores of the most spectacular lakes: Isaac Gorgova, Red Light.

3. PLANTS AND NATURE

Danube Delta ecosystem is known for its complexity developed here and is also a continuous processing environment. Thus you can enjoy both "ancient forests" of trees over 1,000 years, and the "new forests", the most famous being forests and Letea, Caraorman. Here you can see the sand dunes over 7m tall oak forests 30 m high, lakes lined with white lilies, floating islands. The Danube Delta is the largest area of reed compact in Europe. It is waiting for shrub species extraordinary sand creepers exotic origins (the northern limit of them), plants with floating leaves, mace, watercress, water riga, poplar, alder, ash, white willow and others. According to research in the Delta there are about 1,600 species of plants. Therefore, every year the number of tourists coming to admire this spectacle of nature slowly becoming bigger and bigger, especially those from countries on the route of the Danube.

4. MIGRATORY BIRD'S LAY OVERS

Being the land lying wet in this part of Europe it is natural that Delta is a land dominated by water birds. Delta is the resting place in almost all the way to the wintering of migratory birds in Europe. Thus in addition to known meet pelicans and exotic birds poppsesc here to rebuild the forces. Delta not only halt the birds that migrate from North to South, but also those from West to East. In the Danube Delta are over 330 species of birds. There are birds such Mongolian, Chinese, Siberian, Mediterranean and European. Such a variety of birds is unique in the world. At different times of year, you will be able to see new migratory birds, as only 170 species of birds nest! On the Danube Delta territory encountered species are gulls and cormorants. But you can see rare and small and large egret, night Stírce, herons yellow, herons and purple, glossy ibis, spoonbill, eagle, kite reed, eagles and hawks. Most of the European population of white pelicans (Pelicanus onocrotalus) and Pelican (Pelicanus crispus). In Delta there are about 60% of the world population of small cormorant (Phalacrocorax pygmeus) and 50% of the world population of red breasted goose (Branta ruficollis)

5.FAUNA

Nearly 3,000 species of creatures, excluding birds, inhabit the Delta environment and the fame game in this area came from abroad. Among the animals you can encounter in this area include raccoon dog, wild boar, rabbits, field, wild horses, wild cats, deer, donkeys, sheep, wolves, goats, otters - and unique species of butterflies in the world of insects wingspan of up to 18 cm!!!

6.FISHERMAN'S HEAVEN

What would be visited without fishing in the Danube Delta!? This area preserves the old times of plenty, despite the effects of poaching and inadequate management. Many owners of villas and hotels have organized breeding of fish in order to restore the delta values. Currently over 80 species of fish are found in the Danube Delta! Perch, pike, sturgeon, catfish, roach, tench, bream, rudd, crucian carp, carp - are only some of the species can be fished. The lucky ones may get pike and even sleep! They say the biggest catfish was up to 400 kg ... Each sleeping accommodation centers dispose of the Delta and to buy equipment and hire gear.

7. IMPORTANCE OF THE DANUBE DELTA

Delta is unique in the world biosphere reserve declared in full. In 1990 the Government said Romania Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, the decision confirmed by Law no. 82/1993 on the establishment of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, amended by Law no. 454/2001. According to Delta Ramsar Convention is one of the largest wetland in the world, especially as waterfowl habitat. Danube Delta was included in the international network of biosphere reserves in the program "Man and Biosphere - MAB UNESCO. It has also been included in the Cultural and Natural Heritage List by UNESCO. Currently Delta is divided into three types of zones: strictly protected areas, buffer zones and economic zones.

8. DELTA'S PEOPLE AND TRADITIONS

The most popular personality for this zone is Patzaichin Ivan, Canoe World Champion, making known and envied the name of Romania! Archaeological remains confirm the existence of people in the Delta region since VII-VI centuries BC. A unique aspect of the Delta people today are their customs and traditions, preserved in time. Most people are Russian-Lippovan delta, which keeps a great culture and religion different from the rest of the country! Warm and receptive people, who can also work, but to have fun! The orthodox-byzantine hollidays were preserved, also the specific fish meals, the recipes are enshrined. At this point in the Danube Delta are only 25 settlements. According to Greenpeace Organization, Delta is not only important in terms of natural, but also economically and culturally. Delta residents have their own traditions and customs that have evolved in close relationship with Delta. Over 15,000 people live in the Ukrainian Delta - the so-called Delta Chilia - and all are based on Delta directly or indirectly for their survival. Delta provides water for irrigation and drinking water, and income for most people fishing, reed assembly and, more recently, tourism. Vilkovo in the heart of Ukrainian Delta is an important economic center in the region. The town is crossed by small canals and can be compared in many respects to Venice. It was founded 250 years ago Lipovan religious exiles who broke the old Orthodox church and left Russia, trying to escape religious persecution. Traditions and language of the first inhabitants of the area are still preserved.

9. TOURS, ACTIVITIES AND ARCHAEOLOGY

It's time for some interesting information. Apart from the beaches of sand on the seashore, from Sulina and Saint Gheorghe. which gives an ideal place of isolation and relaxation, you can choose to rent a boat and making a trip in the Delta. If you are a passionate arhiologiei can attract interest following information: In the current common and Chilia Murighiol Old burial mounds have been found dating from the VII-VI century BC In the southern shore of the branch of St. George, Roman fortifications were located 3 Mahmudia, Dunavatul, Murighiol and Lower Sand Letea, Caraorman village, CA Rosetti and Periprava village were several discoveries dating from the early medieval. HISTRIA - the oldest urban settlements in Romania. You can see the ruins of a flourishing city 2600 years ago. The settlement was surrounded by a strong defensive wall and was supplied with water through pipelines over 20 km! In the sixth century the Avars result of the invasion the city was almost completely destroyed, forcing residents to retreat into quiet areas.

10. SPECIFIC AREA TOURIST ACTIVITIES:

You can sunbathe, (at St. George and Sulina also can swimming), you can fish, you can see birds, fauna and flora, we can organize tours and expeditions in the forests of the Delta, you can visit the sand dunes can be done rowing boat or motorboat on the channels and lakes in the Delta can spend nights in the wild on isolated islands to light a bonfire, or you can practice water sports, and last but not least you can hunt.