Constanta

We recommend spending two full days in Constanta. On your first day you can explore the Old Town and the Casino, then relax on a beautiful beach. The next day, you can visit Mamaia. Considered the "Ibiza" of the Black Sea, this luxury seaside district of Constanta is a favorite weekend getaway for locals, but also one of the most sought-after resorts on the entire Black Sea coast. A narrow stretch of fine sand between the Black Sea and Lake Siutghiol ("Lake of Milk" in Turkish), Mamaia boasts numerous hotels, a casino, sports facilities (water sports, biking, tennis, and beach games), and hip nightclubs and restaurants located within 100 feet of the sea. You can spend the mornings cooling down at the beach or at the Aqua Magic Park, located at the very entrance of the resort, and the afternoons taking in the view of the Black Sea by riding the Telegondola ("Cable Car"). Between Mamaia and Constanta, you can stroll through the Satul de Vacanta amusement park, featuring rides, a bowling alley, an open-air bazaar and several restaurants. At times crowded, the park is a local come-together with a charm of its own. The Summer Theatre of Mamaia is the venue for the annual Romanian Pop Music Festival and various other shows.

You can start your exploration from the Capitoline She-Wolf statue, a symbol of the city's Roman past, then walk down Tomis Boulevard. Along the way, you can visit the Ethnographic Museum, Ovidiu Square, the National History and Archeology Museum and its famous annex, the Roman Bathhouse and Mosaics. An important landmark is the Constanta Casino, a modern era city symbol and masterpiece of 19th century architecture. You can continue this relaxing, wonderful walk along the seaside promenade, passing by the Genoese Lighthouse and the Marina, where you'll find many yachts and restaurants.