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Dobrogea is the Romanian region situated in the south-east part of the country and which marks its eastern limit. Not only does this region look like the tail of a fish at a quick glance of the map, but it is also surrounded by the waters of the Danube (and the Danube Delta), the Black sea and of numerous other rivers and lakes.

From a historical point of view,  Dobrogea is one of the oldest inhabited territories, archeological digs discovering objects which belonged to Gumelnița culture from Eneolithic and to Hamangia culture from Neolithic. It was colonized by Greeks during the 6^th-4^th centuries B. C. and the ancient cities Histria, Tomis and Callatis. The most important cities of this region are Tulcea, Constanţa and Mangalia.

Dobrogea’s uniqueness consists of the biggest European reservation of wet lands: Danube Delta. Its surface occupies 4340 square kilometers of the surface of the country and it is a real exotic paradise, “garnished” by over 1200 species of trees and plants and inhabited by more than 300 species of birds and almost 100 species of fish.

As one can see, this region’s fauna is impressively large, but what amazes is the species variety; for example: pelicans (the largest European colony of pelicans), swans, tufts, flamingo, wild geese and ducks, storks etc. This is due to the fact that Danube Delta is situated at the midway between Equator and North Pole, six bird migration routs crossing this place.

Because this is a region almost covered by water fishing represents one of the main activities of the native people, but it may also be of interest to travelers. Besides, if you like to eat fish, this is the region you definitely mustn’t miss. The fish soup, as well as other dishes based on fish meat, is unique by cooking process, appearance and flavor.

The Danube Delta is part of this beautiful Romanian region, Dobrogea. It is a place suitable for relaxation while you are caught in the amazing show of nature. In conclusion, it is a paradise settled on water, fulfilled by an eternally living flora and animated by a unique fauna.

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