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Discover the Danube Delta by water

Tourist routes on waterways in the Danube Delta

Tourism in the Danube Delta follows clear rules designed to protect the beauty and balance of this unique place. Once the Delta was declared a Biosphere Reserve, special visitor regulations were put in place so that anyone who comes here can enjoy nature without jeopardising its richness and diversity.

Route 1: Tulcea - Gârla Șontea - Mila 23 - Crișan - Tulcea; this route can also be done on the variant: Tulcea - Gorgova - Mila 23 - Crișan - Tulcea

Route 2: Tulcea - Litcov Canal - Crișan - Tulcea

Route 3: Tulcea - Stipoc Canal - Chilia Veche - Tulcea

Route 4: Tulcea (Câșla Lake) - Gârla Somova - Saon Monastery (Telincea Lake) - Tulcea

Route 5: Murighiol - Dranov Canal - Gura Portiței - Dunavăț Canal - Murighiol

Route 6: Murighiol - Danube Canal - Cocos Canal - Mustaca Canal - Mustaca Canal - Ring Canal - Dranov Canal - Murighiol (extension on the Ring Canal to Lipoveni Canal and on Mustaca Canal to Razim Lake, from where you can continue on route 5 to Gura Portiței)

Route 7: Murighiol - Uzlina - Lake Uzlina - Lake Isac - Perivolovca Gorge - Murighiol

Route 8: Murighiol - Uzlina - Litcov Canal - Crisan Canal - Puiu Lake - Erenciuc Lake - Murighiol

Route 9: Crișan - Red Lake - Sulina - Crișan

Route 10: Crișan - Mile 23 - Three Iezere Lake - Crișan

Route 11: Crișan - Magearu Canal - Sulina - Crișan

Route 12: Chilia Veche - Sulimanca Canal - Matița Lake - Rădăcinoasele Canal - Chilia Veche

Route 13: Sulina - Cardon Channel - Periprava - Musura Bay - Sulina

Route 14: Sulina - Busurca Canal - Red Lake - Erenciuc Lake - Sf. Gheorghe - Cordon Litoral Canal - Sulina

Route 15: Sf. Gheorghe - Gârla Turcească, up to the entrance of Meleaua Sf. Gheorghe - Sf. Gheorghe

Strictly protected areas in the Danube Delta:

  1. Rosca - Buhaiova (9 625 ha)
  2. Letea Forest (2.825 ha)
  3. Răducu (2.500 ha)
  4. Nebunu (115 ha)
  5. Vătafu - Lunguleț (1.625 ha)
  6. Caraorman Forest (2,250 ha)
  7. Murighiol (87 ha)
  8. Erenciuc Ariniș (50 ha)
  9. Popina Island (98 ha)
  10. Sacalin Zătoane (21.410 ha)
  11. Periteașca - Leahova (4.125 ha)
  12. Chub Head (125 ha)
  13. Grindul Lupilor (2.075 ha)
  14. Istria - Sinaia (400 ha)
  15. Chituc Grind (2,300 ha)
  16. Rotundu (228 ha)
  17. Potcoava (625 ha)
  18. Belciug (110 ha)
  19. Ceaplace Island (117 ha)
  20. Prundu with Birds (187 ha)

📌 Rules and recommendations for tourists in the Danube Delta

✅ What is allowed and recommended:

  • Boat trips on established tourist routes.
  • Bird and wildlife watching (birdwatching) - The Delta is a paradise for photographers and nature lovers.
  • Eco-tourism and guided tours with locals who know the area and its traditions best.
  • Eating fish and local dishes - part of the Delta's identity.

❌ What is not allowed:

  • Bird disturbance (especially during the nesting period - spring).
  • Enter by fast and noisy boats in strictly protected areas.
  • Littering in the water or on the shore - every tourist must take their rubbish with them.
  • Illegal fishing - is only allowed with authorisation and at certain times.
  • Lighting the fires in places where there is no reed or close to reeds.

ℹ️ Other useful information:

  • For access to the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, tourists need a visiting permit, which can be obtained online or in Tulcea.
  • It's a good idea to choose organised trips with local guides, not only to follow the rules, but also to discover stories and hidden places you'd otherwise never see.

Danube Delta Excursions - Adventure and relaxation in the heart of nature

Discover the Danube Delta through unforgettable trips departing from Tulcea, Murighiol, Crișan or Sulina. Whether you choose a boat trip on quiet canals, a visit to fishing villages or bird watching in their natural habitats, each trip in the Danube Delta offers an authentic experience.

Explore spectacular trails, enjoy local gastronomy and be mesmerised by one of Europe's best preserved ecosystems. Tourism in the Danube Delta combines adventure with relaxation, turning every visit into an unforgettable story.

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