Lacul Roșu - Northern Delta
Wetland reserve
What it feels like
Slow water under a flat sky. Reeds bending, herons taking off, the boat engine cutting out into silence.
Lacul Roșu (Red Lake) in the northern Delta, on the Chilia branch, takes on striking colours thanks to red algae that bloom in summer. Colonies of Dalmatian pelicans (an endangered species) nest in the surrounding reed beds, and their formation flights make any trip memorable.
Best time to visit
April through October. May–June for migrating birds.
How to get there
Address: Chilia Veche, Tulcea. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
