Constanta in the Romanian Black Sea Coast has both white sand beaches, interesting historical and archaeological sights, cultural attractions and nightlife. This seaside city with 2500 years of history is surrounded by beach resorts and offers museums, theaters and affordable shopping as well as cruises to the Black Sea and the Danube River.
Black Sea port city on the coast of Romania, Constanta is the main port of Romania. It is the fourth largest port in Europe, as well as a popular summer holiday destination with several beaches and beach resorts around it. Originally founded by the Greeks 2500 years ago, Constanta has a rich past. Today, it is the third largest city in Romania and a good starting point for excursions into the Romanian coast and the Danube Delta.
The city of Constanta has plenty of historical sights including old churches and mosques, an old casino, an archaeological park, as well as an aquarium, an opera, a ballet and several theaters. The many museums in Constanta include the National Museum of History and Archeology, the Popular Art Museum, the Sea Museum with an ancient lighthouse and Ion Jalea Sculpture Museum. Shopping in Constanta is inexpensive and there are many shops in the city center. There are also a water park and an amusement park in Constanta that offer good entertainment for kids.
Black Sea port city on the coast of Romania, Constanta is the main port of Romania. It is the fourth largest port in Europe, as well as a popular summer holiday destination with several beaches and beach resorts around it. Originally founded by the Greeks 2500 years ago, Constanta has a rich past. Today, it is the third largest city in Romania and a good starting point for excursions into the Romanian coast and the Danube Delta.
Sights and activities in Constanta: beaches, shopping and historic & cultural attractions
Black Sea beaches are the biggest tourism attraction in Constanta. Constanta has a large and shallow beach right in the middle of the city, and the northern district of Mamaia has excellent white sand beaches that are very popular during the summer months. The water is warm until late in the autumn. In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also try a variety of water sports here, from waterskiing to sailing. Sea excursions and cruises from Constanta are available into the Black Sea and Danube River via a canal. The nearby beach resorts such as Neptun, Eforie, Olimp and Mangalia offer beach holidays as well as spa treatments.The city of Constanta has plenty of historical sights including old churches and mosques, an old casino, an archaeological park, as well as an aquarium, an opera, a ballet and several theaters. The many museums in Constanta include the National Museum of History and Archeology, the Popular Art Museum, the Sea Museum with an ancient lighthouse and Ion Jalea Sculpture Museum. Shopping in Constanta is inexpensive and there are many shops in the city center. There are also a water park and an amusement park in Constanta that offer good entertainment for kids.
Constanta practical travel information and tips
Constanta has a continental climate with some Mediterranean influences, having warm and sunny summers from July to September. Autumns from late September to November are relatively warm as well, whereas winters are cold and stormy with some snow, and springs are cooler than in the inland regions of Romania.
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Traveling to Constanta is easy by air or by road or railroad from Bucharest. There is an international airport with some scheduled and many charter flights to Constanta during the summer season. There are also frequent trains to Constanta from elsewhere in Romania, and buses from as far as Istanbul, Thessaloniki and Varna. There is a large marina for private yachts to visit Constanta, and new ferry connection to the city has just been opened, linking Constanta with Varna in Bulgaria and Odessa in Ukraine.
Public transport in Constanta includes buses, trolleybuses, trams and minivans called maxi-taxis that take 8-10 customers. There are also yellow taxis available, and car rental in Constanta is also possible.
Services & safety. Hotels in Constanta include large beach resort hotels, located especially in Mamaia district, as well as smaller accommodation options. There is a good range of restaurants in Constanta, serving a variety of cuisines. Nightlife in Constanta is lively during the summer months, as there are many open-air cafés and bars around the city. English is spoken in Constanta in the main touristic areas. The city is quite safe destination, but unfortunately, some crime such as theft and robberies occur, so it is wise to leave your valuables at a hotel safe and to avoid deserted places at night.
hint See also these nearby destinations: Varna
