Sacalin Island
Wetland reserve
What it feels like
Slow water under a flat sky. Reeds bending, herons taking off, the boat engine cutting out into silence.
Sacalin Island is a constantly forming island at the mouth of the Sfântul Gheorghe branch of the Danube, a wild place with sand dunes and bird colonies. Accessible only by boat, it is a destination for adventurers and nature lovers.
Best time to visit
April through October. May–June for migrating birds.
How to get there
Address: Sulina, Tulcea. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
