For more than three weeks, for reasons that I believe surpass even meteorologists, the coast has been under a permanent “threat” of CODE YELLOW rain. The fact that it rained heavily for 30 minutes in Valu lui Traian or Tuzla I don’t think justifies these warnings. But, as a friend who just won a box of roses for betting that it wouldn’t rain said, the weather is likely, and travel must continue.
In search of the sun lost by meteorologists
Let's get back to the rain! Last Sunday, with a new yellow rain code, we decided to set off in search of the sun through Dobrogea. We didn't have a clear destination! So we found ourselves on the DN2A road Constanța – Hârșova.
At Horia we turned right, and in front of us was revealed a landscape captured as if from the Windows XP image gallery.
With the sun high in the sky and over 26 degrees Celsius in the atmosphere, we realized that we had made the best choice. The trip by car takes about two and a half hours, and sometimes the wavy asphalt will confuse your thoughts. Arriving in the village of Greci , we looked for the signpost to the mountain trails. This is a minus that the local authorities and those who manage the reservation should solve. I would have liked to follow signs that would take me to a paid parking lot where I could leave the car. Since I couldn't find one, I used Google Maps and so I left the paved road and walked about three kilometers through the village streets. The road took us right to the base of the mountain trail to Țuțuiatu Peak. We left the car in the parking lot of a guesthouse and from there we entered another world.
If you venture to Țuțuiatu Peak, I recommend that you be prepared as if you were hiking in the mountains : water, raincoat, boots, and if you are in worse physical condition, it would be a good idea to have some walking sticks with you.
I won't reveal too much of the route because I'll let you enjoy the fact that you've arrived in an extraordinary area. I'm just telling you that on the way you can also meet grass lizards. Do not forget that you are in their territory and it would be advisable to behave like a true nature lover!
If you have nice weather and you've prepared yourself with sandwiches and water, the area can become an escape for the whole day. If you still want to eat for lunch, you have at your disposal a pastry shop from Angelo's, but also a stop right at the entrance to the town. We stopped at Popas Laura where you will discover an old school restaurant.
Don't expect to find various fish dishes! It's just the frozen classics – I think my macaroni was caught at those original Greeks in Greece :)))))) But, the smoked bean soup was spectacular, says the lady! And the onion seemed to come from Romanian soil. What I recommend is the ice cream with honey and green walnut jam - 10 points out of 10.
Măcinului Mountains, a destination in continuous development
The Greci area is growing nicely, and the place is sought after by tourists who are fond of mountain biking circuits. This very weekend an event is scheduled for such amateurs.
And if you are looking for accommodation, you will discover many guesthouses. I recommend that you negotiate with the hosts to cook you at least breakfast and dinner. Don't forget that you are in an area with many machidoni and it would be a shame not to try the local dishes!
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