Mamaia is the "grandfather" of resorts on the Romanian coast. It was founded in 1906 on the cape between Lake Syutgiol (one of the largest freshwater lakes in Romania) and the Black Sea, 5 km north of the city of Constanta. Now Mamai is known as an excellent resort for family rest.

How to get

Getting to the resort is most convenient from Constanta, where there is a railway station and a bus station. Buses 41 and 47 follow from Constanta to the northern part of Mamai, Maxitaxi 23, 23E and 301 depart regularly from the station of Constanta and follow to Mamai, pass along the beach and stop near large hotels.

Climate

Beaches Mamai

The beach here is 8 km long and 100-200 m wide, with fine golden sand.

As in any resort, a wide range of water entertainment is offered here .This catamarans, and water skiing, and windsurfing .The necessary equipment can be rented at special offices on the beach, there you can find, if necessary, an instructor .For all athletes and bathers vigilantly watch the teams of professional rescuers .For those who like to go in for sports on land in Mamaia there are plenty of grounds for volleyball and football, tennis courts, bowling .In addition, you have the opportunity to go horse riding, both independently and with an instructor .

Mamaia hotels

To date, the resort has more than 60 hotels of various categories (from 1 to 5 *). In addition to hotels, accommodation is offered by numerous villas and cottages that are profitable and convenient for family rest and recreation in a large company. There are also a few campgrounds targeting travelers-motorists.

At the Savoy 4 * and Iaki 4 * hotels have their own medical facilities, which use mud procedures from Lake Tekirgiol and local mineral waters. It offers treatments not only health, but also cosmetology. It is believed that the mineral wealth of this region contributes to rejuvenation. Judging by the happy, satisfied, glowing faces of tourists, so it is. The hotel staff is generally friendly and works conscientiously, welcoming a tip.

Kitchen and restaurants

The restaurants in Mamai are varied, but they all offer a great selection of national dishes .Perhaps there is no other resort in the country where you can try as many Romanian dishes as here .Of course, each restaurant will be offered a choice of wines that Romania is so proud of, and which occupy a worthy place in the world's best wine shops .Many restaurants are decorated in national style and offer folklore music programs .Visiting such restaurants can turn into a real holiday of acquaintance with the traditions of the Romanian people..

Kitchen and restaurants

Local restaurants offer a full range of traditional Romanian dishes. One of the most famous restaurants in Mamai is the "Pirates' Inn". This restaurant complex, built in the form of a ship, is located on Ovidiu Island.

Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions Mamai

Due to the geographical location of Mamai, it is convenient to make it the base point for excursions around the country. Land and water walks of any duration can be ordered in one of the numerous tourist bureaus of the city. Excursions with a Russian-speaking guide are not uncommon, as the interest of Russian tourists to this resort is growing every year.

In addition to bars and discos, the resort has amusement parks, water sports centers, a dolphinarium, and in summer - a summer theater. Every summer a music festival takes place in Mamai.

Water Park

As a resort for families, Mamaia offers a lot of fun, interesting for adults, and children .First of all, this is an aquapark, one of the largest in Eastern Europe..It opened in 2003, and immediately won the love of vacationers of all ages .Aqua Magic Parc is still the only outdoor water park in Romania - $ .Occupying an area of ​​27,200 sq..m, he offers his guests so much and such a variety of water attractions that you can not try them out for one visit .Channels with whirlpools, pools, springboards, slides, labyrinths, tobogans will present unforgettable emotions and the joy of entertainment on the water .For the youngest there are attractions not completely scary, but no less exciting..

Numerous bars, cafes and restaurants, included in the complex of the water park, offer and just a quick snack, so as not to take a long time off from water fun, and spend time in a quiet environment and thoroughly relax from the impressions received during the dizzying descents. >

Funicular

Well, those whose strengths have dried up completely, it is proposed to use the funicular (in Romania it is called the telehondola), so that from the height you can admire the riot of colors and fun in the water park and move to another part of the resort. The funicular passes over the whole territory of the resort and combines all the qualities of a convenient public transport and a fascinating attraction that allows you to see what Mamaia looks like from the birds' point of view and, moreover, to make wonderful photos of the Mamai species.

Dolphinarium and Planetarium

There are also cognitive entertainments in Mamai, such as a dolphinarium and a planetarium. If the first of them aims to inform the visitors about the animal world of our planet, in particular, to show the features of dolphins, then the second introduces the mysterious life of our solar system and the entire universe. Performances in the Dolphinarium include not only delicious stunts performed by dolphins, but also the opportunity to take pictures with these amazing animals and participate in their feeding.

Museum of Natural History

The Museum of Natural History acquaints visitors with the history, and with the peculiarities of life not only of the region, but of all Europe. Its exposition is extensive and interesting not only for children, but for adults. The cognitive nature of this landmark is difficult to challenge, and its relevance to the resort says the constant interest of tourists to it.