Mahmudia - On the Danube
Wetland reserve
What it feels like
Slow water under a flat sky. Reeds bending, herons taking off, the boat engine cutting out into silence.
Mahmudia is a fishing village on the Sfântu Gheorghe branch of the Danube and a starting point for excursions to the inner lakes of the Delta. The pelicans that periodically visit the banks, fishing for zander and catfish and the Delta-style guesthouses make the village an ideal base for exploration.
Best time to visit
April through October. May–June for migrating birds.
How to get there
Address: Mahmudia, Tulcea. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
