Historical documents confirm that the ancestors of today’s horse population in the Danube Delta arrived there 300 to 400 years ago, brought by the Tatars. They settled there, gradually adapting to the environment, and became increasingly feral.

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In the northeastern Delta (Tulcea County), between the Chilia and Sulina branches, lies the village and forest of Letea (Romanian: Pădurea Letea), covering an area of over 5,000 hectares (50,000,000 m²). This is Europe’s northernmost subtropical forest, Romania's oldest nature reserve, and home to these horses.

We thank photographer Sorin Onișor ( Sorin Onisor ) for granting permission to use these photos.

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Măcin Mountains are a mountain range in the historical landscape of Dobrogea ... and anyone traveling on the new bridge over the Danube between Braila and Galati will see it right in front of them.

As part of Dobrogea's northern massif, it lies between the Danube and the Black Sea. The highest peak is called Varful Țutuiatul and is 467 meters high. Culmea Pricopanului (photo) is about 20 kilometers east of the city of Brăila.

Thanks to Relu Chiriac, Galați for permission to use these images.

Besides the natural beauties, there is of course more in the Danube Delta, for example, plenty of fish.

There are many traditional dishes, and the preparation is not exactly like in a German kitchen 😁 But from personal experience, it is very, very tasty 😋😋

More about the Danube Delta and many, many wonderful pictures:
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Our thanks to Plimbări cu barca Delta Dunării - Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta for allowing us to use these images.

Four (4) days, three nights, boat trips, wild horses of Letea, all inclusive. A special offer from DRS Reisen GmbH from Stuttgart for campers, motorcyclists, and other travelers who drive independently to the Danube Delta... and want to experience it intensively.

https://drs-reisen.de/reise/donaudelta-intensiv-erleben/

We followed the Zitzmann family through Romania, who not only allowed us to use the photos from the trip (end of September 2023) but also permitted us to share their experiences and impressions. Thank you 🥰

"Romania, Day 10 - Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve. ❤️
Getting up early was worth it. 🙂 The sunrise boat tour was WOW. 😎
Today a lazy day at the campsite, doing a bit of laundry; tomorrow we move on. A few pictures of the enchanting Danube Delta — I have many more. Hard to believe that about 25 km away, drone attacks took place last week on a Ukrainian port. 🧐 Still, we feel very safe here. 👍"

Thanks to Mrs. Daniela and Mr. Gerhard Zitzmann for the pictures and text.

There are many reasons to visit the 5* Lebada Luxury Resort & SPA in the Danube Delta. Today: adventure and soooooo delicious food.

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Guests are expected to stay in 187 rooms and suites, divided into 17 categories and also with a panoramic view of the Danube. Relax at the in-house wellness centre, take a tour of the Danube Delta or "just" go fishing. The wide range of offers at Lebada Resort will convince you too.

The small town of Sulina is located at the mouth of the Danube into the Black Sea, in the Danube Delta.

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It can only be reached by boat / ships, but it is a dream destination for holidays, nature, tours into the delta, relaxation, and a variety of activities (e.g., kayak tours on the Danube or in the Danube Delta) almost all year round.

Since Sulina is in the southeast of Romania, it is really hot in summer (over 35 degrees), ideal for the more than 40 km long beach on the Black Sea. In spring and autumn, the Danube Delta with its wildlife and nature, the wild horses of the Letea Forest, the Sulina promenade, and much more invite you to stay.

Discover Sulina, you will love it!

Discover Sulina

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We thank photographer Sorin Onisor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for allowing us to use these wonderful images.

The Danube is the border river between Romania and Serbia, Bulgaria and Ukraine.

Near the cities of Socol and Bazias begins the Romanian part of the Danube, until Mila 0, the so-called zero mile, the Danube estuary in the city of Sulina. It is worth seeing that it is on the river road, until after a long journey behind the cities of Brăila and Galati in southeastern Romania, in the Danube delta, it ended approximately. 60 kilometers further in the Black Sea.

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How could it be easier and „decelerated”. With the kayak through the Danube delta,

Make time for nature and you also have time to relax and immerse yourself in another world

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The small town of Sulina is located at the mouth of the Danube into the Black Sea, in the Danube Delta.

https://discover-sulina.com (in German, English, Romanian, Dutch, ...)

It can only be reached by boat/ship, but it is a dream destination for holidays, nature, tour offers in the delta, relaxation, and a variety of activities (e.g., kayaking tours on the Danube or in the Danube Delta) almost all year round.

Since Sulina is in the southeast of Romania, it is really hot in summer (over 35 degrees), ideal for the more than 40 km long beach on the Black Sea. In spring and autumn, the Danube Delta, with its wildlife and nature, the wild horses of the Letea Forest, the Faleza (Sulina's riverside promenade), and much more invite you to stay.

Discover Sulina, you will love it 🥰 Discover Sulina

Tulcea, the county in which most of the Danube Delta is located, the city of Sulina, the Macin Mountains, and of course the county capital, Tulcea itself.

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The city of Sulina is located at the southeasternmost point of Romania, right on the Black Sea. Beautiful pictures from the winter a few years ago.

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While in many places in Romania there is already snow, in Sulina, in the Danube Delta, it is still relatively warm.

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We thank Sulina fabuloasa for these pictures.

The Sulina Waterfront (promenade) is approximately five (5) km long. It starts at Mile 2 and, alongside the typical houses in blue and green, the path is interrupted by new constructions (mostly hotels and accommodations) until reaching the old center of the town.

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Also, right in the town, you encounter horses that belong to no one and move freely as they please. There are few cars (as they must be brought to Sulina by ship), the clocks run slower here ... and that's a good thing!

To reach Sulina, it takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes by a small boat (max. 12 people, up to 80 km/h!!) from Tulcea. This ride must be experienced at least once.

Pictures from the Danube Delta in southeastern Romania. Starting in Braila, over the bridge (located between the cities of Braila and Galati) over the Danube and then into the Danube Delta. Simply beautiful!

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We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures of their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Thank you very much 🥰

The Danube is the border river between Romania and Serbia, Bulgaria, and Ukraine.

Near the towns of Socol and Bazias, the Romanian section of the Danube begins, stretching all the way to Mila 0, the so-called Mile Zero, at the Danube’s mouth in the city of Sulina. There are many sights to see along the river’s course, until, after a long journey, it fans out into the Danube Delta behind the cities of Braila and Galati in southeastern Romania, and about 60 kilometers further, it flows into the Black Sea.

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... while at Balea Lake / the Transfagarasan, the first snow has already fallen ⛄️⛄️ ... Romania 😍😍🇷🇴

We thank Sulina fabuloasa for granting permission to use this picture.

A beautiful sunset in the town of Tulcea in the Danube Delta, yesterday evening.

We thank Mr. Florian Van der Bellen for this picture (end of September 2025). Thank you, Florian 🥰

In early September, cross the new bridge at Braila over the Danube, continue for about 15 km to Macin and continue straight on for about 500 metres after reaching the end of the village.

Then turn left off the main road towards the Monastery of the Spring of Healing (also Macin Monastery) and as soon as you turn left again towards the monastery, park on the right and walk to the right ... into the Macin mountains.

Butterflies, lizards, a tortoise and lots and lots of nature all the way to the top of Vraju, (probably) the highest point in the mountain range, 335 metres above sea level. A great view of the monastery and the surrounding area towards the Danube Delta, Braila and Galati, including the new bridge over the Danube, rewards the afternoon climb, when it's still around 28 degrees.

Hike time up/down: 4 hours, with the last 30-45 minutes being rockier and therefore good footwear is a must. The hiking trails are well signposted and easy to follow/find.

Pictures: beginning of September 2023

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We thank Sulina fabuloasa for granting permission to use these pictures. Thank you 😊

With a length of approximately five km is the waterfront (promenade on the waterfront) of Sulina. It starts at Mila 2 and next to the typical blue and green houses, the path is dotted with new buildings (mostly hotels and accommodation) until you reach the old city center.

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You can also meet horses right in the city, which do not belong to anyone and roam freely as they please. There are few cars (because they have to be brought to Sulina by boat), the clocks are slower here... and that's a good thing!

To get to Sulina, drive approximately 1 hour 20 minutes with a small boat (max. 12 people, up to 80 km !! fast) from Tulcea. This trip must be experienced only once.

Pictures: End of September 2022