The Romanian Black Sea coast: the resorts in order, north to south, with a map
The resorts of the Romanian Black Sea coast in order, from Vadu and Năvodari to Vama Veche: Mamaia, Eforie, Costinești, Neptun, Mangalia. Map and what to pack.
Guides to the Romanian seaside
The Black Sea resorts from north to south, how to choose the right one, the most beautiful beaches and the wild ones, when the season is, what to do with children, what to visit in Constanța and what to know about jellyfish and lifeguard flags.
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The best beaches in Romania (and the Blue Flag ones)
5 Blue Flag beaches in 2026: Phoenicia and Axxis (Năvodari), Azur and Citadel (Eforie Sud), Phoenicia Blue View (Olimp). Plus water, sand, width, scenery.
The Black Sea season in Romania: when it opens, how long it lasts and when the water is warmest
Romania's beach season runs 1 May – 30 September (OUG 19/2006). Water: ~20 °C in June, 25 °C in mid-August, per INCDM measurements at Mamaia.
Wild beaches on the Romanian coast: Corbu, Vadu, Tuzla and the south
Vadu and Corbu: the only beaches in Constanța County with no lifeguard or sunbeds, a dirt road and a 5 lei ARBDD permit. Tuzla has lifeguards in summer.
Which Romanian seaside resort to choose: for young people, families, quiet, budget
Costinești and Vama Veche for young people, 2 Mai and Năvodari for quiet, Eforie Nord for mud. Plus Mamaia or Eforie, Neptun or Olimp and other pairs.
The Romanian seaside with kids: resorts, shallow beaches and what to do off the beach
Shallow water at Năvodari, Neptun–Olimp and Venus, calm bays at Eforie Nord and Jupiter. Aqua Magic, the Dolphinarium and what to do with kids off the beach.
Things to do in Constanța: what to see in the city, on the seafront and nearby
The Casino (53 lei, closed Tuesdays), the peninsula with the mosque and Roman mosaic, the seafront, Dolphinarium, Siutghiol; what's closed, rainy-day ideas.
Jellyfish, sharks and lifeguard flags in the Black Sea
Red flag: no swimming; yellow: experienced swimmers only (HG 1136/2007). Jellyfish in the Black Sea are not dangerous, says the INCDM marine institute.