Pearl of the Black Sea (Mamaia, Costanta) – Day Trip from Bucharest (15 h)

Being founded as a city almost 2600 years ago, Constanta is the oldest attested city in Romania, the biggest port on the Black Sea (third largest in Europe) and also the fourth-largest city in Romania, with 400,000 inhabitants. Constanta was founded by the Greeks as a port on the Black Sea Coast for trading with inland people. The city was renamed later after Constantina, niece of Constantine the Great. The sandy beaches of the Pearl of the Black Sea, Mamaia, create the perfect combination for an unforgettable escape.

Constanta, a city steeped in history and culture, stands as a testament to time, being the oldest attested city in Romania. Founded nearly 2600 years ago, its roots trace back to Greek settlers who established it as a strategic trading port on the bustling Black Sea coast. This illustrious city, now the largest port on the Black Sea and the third-largest in Europe, plays a pivotal role in maritime commerce and has evolved into Romania’s fourth-largest city, home to around 400,000 residents. Renamed in honor of Constantina, the niece of Constantine the Great, Constanta has flourished into a vibrant urban center, merging ancient heritage with modern vitality. The city is a gateway to the exquisite sandy beaches of Mamaia, known as the “Pearl of the Black Sea,” offering a perfect blend of historical intrigue and leisurely escapism.