Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
DANUBE DELTA PERMITS
All visitors to the protected areas of the delta, including those on hiking or boating excursions from Tulcea, Sulina
or Sfântu Gheorghe, are required to purchase an entry permit. Permits are available for one day (5 lei), one week (15
lei) or one year (30 lei) from Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority offices in Tulcea (
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)
, Sulina (
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) or Sfântu Gheorghe (
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)
. Boats are subject to spot inspections and if you're caught without a
permit you could be fined. Note you need separate permits to fish or hunt.
Tulcea
POP 92,380
The Danube port of Tulcea (pronounced tool-
cha
) is the largest city in the delta and the
main entry point for accessing the region. It's got good bus and minibus connections to
the rest of the country, and is home to the main passenger ferries. If you've only got a
short amount of time (one to three days), you'll want to base yourself here and explore the
delta via boating day trips. If you've got more time, you'll likely only transit through Tul-
cea on your way to deeper destinations like Sulina and Sfântu Gheorghe. There are plenty
of good hotels and restaurants, and several interesting museums if you're caught up in bad
weather.
