Lake Mostiștea - Nature Reserve
Lake in Călărași county
What it feels like
Cool air at altitude, water that mirrors the sky, the smell of pine on the shore. The kind of stillness that resets you.
Lake Mostiștea, the largest natural lake in the Romanian Plain (1,200 ha), is an important ornithological reserve. Colonies of pelicans, great herons, egrets and wild ducks nest in the reed beds. Fishing for carp, crucian carp and perch and boat tours are the main activities.
Best time to visit
June through September. Higher-altitude lakes may freeze or be inaccessible in winter.
How to get there
Address: Frumușani, Călărași. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
