Where it's worth going to the beach, a local's version

I must tell you from the very beginning that this is not an advertising article! I tried the places "on my beard and my money". You may say that they are not cheap, but it is your choice if you want to follow the advice of a local.

Let's start with Mamaia ! The resort has one of the three Blue Flag beaches in Romania . For those who don't know, the Blue Flag standard is considered a symbol of environmental protection, and the beaches and marinas that have this distinction are extremely sought after by tourists. Globally, the number of beaches labeled with the Blue Flag has reached 4.500. In the standard resort of the Romanian seaside, you will find the Blue Flag beach next to the Vega Hotel. I haven't tried it until now for the simple reason that I have never found free sunbeds! The hotel people have priority over accommodated tourists, and I am only free on weekends. Who knows, maybe I will try it during the week! And then I started from the idea that you will stay in the north of the Mamaia resort, and Funky Sea View Studio seems to me the best option.

H2O Beach – an oasis of relaxation in the north of the Mamaia resort

Most of the tourists who chose the north of the Mamaia resort prefer to go to H2O. It started as a spot for kite lovers and is the beach recognized for the orange pillows placed on the sand. During the week you will pay 20 lei for a pillow and 50 lei at the weekend.

What you get for this money: a clean place, with muted music, beautiful people, but also neat toilets. You might make pillow friends with your neighbors. Be careful not to enter the special area for kites if you are not a practitioner of this sport. In the evening, the kite area turns into a place for yoga practitioners - ask at the bar and you will find out the schedule of the instructors. When it comes to drinks, you'll pay around 15 lei for a cocktail at the thatched beach bar. H2O Beach is also recommended for evening parties, and if you're lucky, you can even catch an event.

Amos Beach – a piece of Greece brought to the Mamaia resort

I discovered Amos Beach three or four years ago. Wooden deckchairs, reed umbrellas, and for demanding people suspended canopies. In June, you will give around 40 lei per day during the week and 50 lei at the weekend.

It would not hurt to make a reservation because it is one of the most sought after beaches. The sand is clean, and the beach is full of waiters waiting for you to order a drink. The beach is located in front of the restaurant with the same name and thus you have the chance to eat Greek dishes. It's not a cheap place! Two people will pay an average of 100 lei for Greek appetizers, main course, water, coffee and lemonade. In the evening there are spectacular parties with dances and Greek music, and bonfires are lit on the beach, in two specially arranged areas.

ZOOM BEACH – The Old Customs House from Constanta

It is located in the Faleză Nord district, located on the shore of the Black Sea. The Zoom Beach project was created by the grandson of three priests from Constanta. From the beginning, the place was intended for locals who wanted an alternative to the fun of Vama Veche, the conditions and services offered in the Mamaia Nord area, but low prices like in the city.

The photos posted on Facebook or Instagram during the Zoom parties have turned this beach into an attraction. Last weekend they had a VAMA concert and what to see, a lot of tourists from Mamaia were left speechless. What you will find: the conditions in Mamaia Nord, it is not crowded, city prices and not resort prices, good music and cool people. Beware that you will have a problem with parking in the area! Although there is a paved road to the beach, you will not find parking spaces, and if you block the road you will be fined. It's not a bad idea to use a taxi! I drank summer cocktails and didn't pay more than 16 lei for a glass. Ah.. I forgot: from this week they also have a kite spot.

VADU- a picture is worth a thousand words

I think you know a lot about Vadu! As one who had it happen and was left with the car in a pit full of water, I advise you to use the road that indicates Periboina.

If you still want to enter the reserve then you will need a ticket (5 lei per person/day and 10 lei per car/day) which you can buy from the machine located at the entrance to Corbu, on the way to Corbu beach.