Danube Delta

The Danube Delta is the biggest wetland reservation in Europe. It has a surface of 580 000 ha (approx. 2239 mi²) - 2,5 % of Romania's surface (The 22nd delta in the world and the 3-rd delta in Europe, after Volga and Kuban).

The Danube Delta is the only delta in the world being declared a reserve of our biosphere and UNESCO World Heritage site (since 1990).

It is a real natural open-air museum of biodiversity, which includes 30 types of ecosystems. The Danube Delta hosts 3448 fauna species: mollusk - 86 species , insects - 2219 species , fishes - 125 species, amphibians - 10 species , reptiles - 11 species , mammals - 42 species. It is also the habitat for 325 species of birds.

60% of the world’s population of pygmy cormorant ( Pelicanus pygmeus ) live here, as well as the largest European population of common pelican ( Pelecanus onocrotalus ) and dalmatian pelican ( Pelecanus crispus ).

Since ancient times, fishing has been the main occupation of the inhabitants of the Danube Delta. Although nowadays the fish supply is diminished and quality alterations occurred, fishing still represents the core occupation.

The Danube Delta is the dream land for hunting and fishing, birdwatching and shooting pictures, as well as for spending a vacation in the middle of a wonderful wild nature.