Bulgarian Part
Panonic saline steppe and saline swamps – the natural habitat is the steppe on saline soils, mossy spring and dry in the summer. It can be seen in the valleys of the Danube (Belenska, Karboazka, Tsibarsko etc.) as well as along the Studena River, along the Vit River (more limited), and other such places in the Danube plain.
Pannonian continental dunes – is one of the most rare habitats in Bulgaria. It is sand dunes and loess sand dunes in the lowlands near the Danube. The most characteristic and representative are found in the valley of Orsoya and Tsibarsko, but also appear in the valleys of Karaboaz, Belene and others.
Oligotrophic standing water to mesotrophic vegetation of Littorelletea uniflorae and / or Isoeto-Nanojuncetea – the natural habitat is the annual low-cost hygrosite census, which occurs with the Danube’s withdrawal, to the low water, on the sandy and sandy sediments that appear on the shore river, most often at the end of summer and autumn.
Hardly oligotrophic waters up to mesotrophs with benthic algae formations Chara – represent cacophos dominated by charophyta algae in various natural or semi-natural accumulation lakes. They meet in temporary lakes and marshes along the Danube course, in some artificial lakes such as the one in Vidin Park and others.
Ranunculion fluitantis and Callitricho-Batrachion – the natural habitat is situated on the upper and middle course of the large tributaries of the Danube, such as Yantra, Vit, Ogosta, which flow slowly and are sometimes covered by censuses of aquatic plants – underwater or floating leaves on the surface of rivers.
Muddy river rivers with Chenopodion rubri and Bidention P.P. – the natural habitat is represented by high-humidity and ruderal communities of medium height, which occur after the Danube and the lower tributaries of the great tributaries of the Danube, the decrease of the water level, the muddy banks and the clayey sediments that are discovered. Often, this habitat coexists in a habitat with 3130 habitat.
Natural eutrophic lakes with vegetation such as Magnopotamion or Hydrocharition – the habitat is represented by lakes and marshes, some of which are of semi-natural origin, such as abandoned ponds, old rocks and others, mainly along the Danube, but also close to major tributaries , such as Yantra, Iskar, Ogosta, Vit and others. The most characteristic and preserved example is the Srebarna Lake, but the same is the marshes near the villages Garvan, Malak Preslavets, Pozharevo, Nova Cherna, Belene Island, Kaikusha Ostrov, Orsoya and others.
Alpine and boreal shrub communities – The natural habitat is represented by communities of small shrubs, creepers and siberian juniper, blueberries and currants distributed in the high mountains. They meet on the hills without forest vegetation either in the Stara Planina Mountains or on the Balkan Mountains near Vratsa.
Peripanonic subcontinental hedges – the habitat is represented by communities of rare shrubs (Amygdalus nana) and rose (Rosa pimpineifolia). It is found in open areas, with shallow limestone estuaries in many, though limited in surface areas, mainly in Prebalcani – Karlukovski karst, Studenetz, near Belogradcik, Montana and others.
Ponto-Sarmatian Hardwood Habitats – habitat with a specific steppe origin and are communities of Caragana frutex ssp mollis (Caragana frutex ssp mollis.), Which occupy a very limited area. It is mainly located in the valley of the Studena River (Gorna Studena village) and Cherna Mogila, near Dragomirovo village, Svishtov region.
Calcium rupical communities or basal grasslands of Alysso-White Sedge – This type of natural habitat is represented by grassland pioneer communities and annual species on limestone cliffs. They are widespread, though on small surfaces, everywhere in the karst regions of the Western Balkans and somewhere in the Danube Plain, where there are limestone efflorescences.
Semitic xerophilous meadows and facies with bushes on limestone substrates – (Festuco Brometalia) (* Important sites for orchids) – The habitat is represented by grassland communities on moderately humid and rich soils dominated by perennial grasses and, most often, the diversity of herbs. They are widespread, especially in Prebalcan and in the transition areas to the Danube Plain.
Subpanponic steppe grassland communities – a natural habitat represented by rare meadows on limestone soils and marl, frequently spread over steep slopes. There are hedges, perennial grasses and rich in essential oils, semiarms and small shrubs. They are widely spread throughout the Prebalcan and the Danube Plain, where low-altitude hills and loess plateaus are located.
Pannonian Steps on the Sand – The habitat represents communities dominated by annual and perennial grasses on sandy hills. A very rare habitat, spread only around the village of Archar, the region of Vidin, in Bulgaria.
Highland hygrophilous grassland communities from the plain and from the mountain to the alpine floor – the habitat is represented by high grass communities on the edge of the riverine forests, in the depressions near the Danube and on the bank of the great tributaries of the Danube.
Alluvial meadows of river valleys in Cnidion dubii – the natural habitat is hygrophilic meadows in the lowlands near the Danube. It is mainly found in the Archar area and more limited in other places along the river.
Cratoneurion (Cratoneurion) – natural habitat is represented by karst springs spread everywhere on the Prebalcani calcareous hills and the southern parts of the Danube Plain.
Rock limestone cliffs with casmofitic vegetation – the natural habitat is rocky slopes and slopes covered with rare vegetation, including some local endemites, such as the soap, the wind of the wind, the sermon ramonda and others. They are widely spread, wherever there are karst formations in Prebalcani and in the Danube plain.
Caves closed to public access – are caves and rock niches important for the conservation of bats and invertebrates of the cave. The habitat is widespread in the karst regions of Prebalcani and the Danube valley. Some of the most representative caves in Bulgaria are located in Karlukov karst, Studenets, Lom, the region around Belogradcik and others.
Luzulo-Fagetum beech forests – the habitat is represented by beech forests on poor soil on acidic rocks. They meet in the Western Stara Planina Mountains and in the Balkan Mountains near Vratsa, without having large areas.
Asperulo-Fagetum beech forests – the habitat is represented by beech forests on rich soils. It occupies large areas in the Western Stara Planina Mountains and in the Balkans near Vratsa.
Beech Thermophilic Forests (Cephalanthero-Fagion) – Natural habitat represented by beech forests on poor limestone substrates. It occupies large areas, mainly in the Balkans near Vratsa.
Oak hills with hornbeam type Galio Carpinetum – habitat is represented by hornbeam and / or oak forests. It occupies large areas in the western part of the Stara Planina Mountains and in the Balkan Mountains near Vratsa.
Tilio-Acerion forests on the slopes, groves and ravines – the natural habitat is represented by forests lying on the slopes and mountain climbs, dominated by linden lime and lime-tree larch and maple. They rarely meet in the western part of the Stara Planina Mountains and in the mountain Vratsa.
Alluvial forests with Alnus glutinosa and Fraxinus excelsior (Alno-Pandion, Alnion incanae, Salicion albae) – are floodplain forests dominated by willow, poplar and alder. It is mainly found around the Danube, near all the Danube tributaries, and especially the river course is the most representative region in the country for this habitat.
Mixed forest meadows of Quercus robur, Ulmus laevis and Fraxinus excelsior or Fraxinus angustifolia along large rivers (Ulmenion minoris) – the habitat is represented by meadow forests, dominated by oak, ash, willow and poplar on rich alluvial soils . Everywhere they occupy small areas because they were destroyed and showered. A characteristic example is the larger islands on the Danube, protected areas of the Vit River, Karaboaz and others.
Pannonian forests of Quercus petraea (oak) and Carpinus betulus (hornbeam) – a very rare natural habitat, represented by hornbeam forests, found in valleys and deep and humid canyons. They meet in Karlukovski karst region, Studenetz and others.
Pannonian forests of Quercus pubescens (fluffy oak) – are bright and rare forests dominated by the fluffy oak, which are mostly found on dry and stony limestone. They often have a rich floor in shrubs and pastures. The Western Prebake Zone is one of the most representative places in the country with this habitat.
Euro-Siberian steppe forests with Quercus spp. (oak) – the natural habitat is represented by an oak forest, which is mainly found on loess plateaus in the Danube plain. They are widespread, for example, in Ludogorie.
Balkan-Pannonian oak-hornbeam forests – the habitat is a mixed oak and Hungarian oak forest with a rich and diverse range of shrubs and meadows. These forests are widespread in Prebalcan and in the Danube plain.
Silver Lime Forests – The natural habitat is represented by a forest dominated by silver linden, which mainly meets the northern and eastern verses of the hills in northern Bulgaria – for example, often in northeastern Bulgaria and on terraces over the valleys on the Danube.
Forests of Castanea sativa – the natural habitat is a mixture of beech, hornbeam and edible chestnut forests. It meets in the Western Balkans, near Berkovitza.
Galleries and Southern meadow bush (Nerio-Tamaricetea and Securinegion tinctoriae) – are the meadow bush dominated by red sea buckthorn (Tamarix ramosissima). It is mainly found on gravel and sand sediments on the banks of southern Bulgaria, but also in the Karaboaz depression region. The Katina protected area is this habitat. To a lesser extent, they also meet elsewhere along the Danube.
Score: 51
Natural park – Category V IUCN
Administrator: R.N.P.Romsilva – Administraţia Parcului Natural Porţile de Fier R.A.
Ecosystems: deciduous boreal forest (60%), coniferous forests, sibleacuri bushes, lawns (10%), rocks, water, wetlands, agro.
Habitat classes predominant: Freshwater (3130, 3140, 3150), meadows and thickets (6110, 6210), cliffs and caves (8120, 8210, 8230, 8240, 8310), forest (9110, 9150, 9160, 91E0, 91G0, 91H0, 92A0, 9280). 70 protected habitats present on the red list.
Protected species: 116 plant species, 31 species of invertebrates, 43 species of mammals, 205 species of birds.
Accessibility: increased through Drobeta-Turnu Severin and Orșova (DN57, DN6)
Possibility accommodation: high (26 accommodation units in Drobeta-Turnu Severin, 6 in Orsova and 12 in Eşelniţa).
Tourist flow: 73052 tourists/year adjacent localities
Leisure activities: mountaineering, hiking, scientific, ecumenical, equestrian, Danube cruises, bird watching, fishing, celebrations and traditional festivals, cycling and mountain bike tour.
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: ROSPA0026 Cursul Dunării – Baziaș – Iron Gates, ROSCI0206 Munții Almăjului-Locvei, ROSCI0206 Iron Gates.
Description: Iron Gates Natural Park landscape is remarkable due to geological and biological Diversity. The narrowest part of the gorge Danube runs through the park, offering an opportunity to discover the impressive karst represented by ditches, sinkholes, caves, potholes, and elemene endemic flora and tulip Boilers, horn Banat COSAC bells Boilers. Cave Veterans with access only from the Danube and Ponicova cave, cave formations besides hosting them attractive and bat species included in the National Red List. Among large mammals, the most common are bear and wild boar. Fish population consists mostly of broad snout, chub, barbel, hake, rapacious and stonemason – is the only starlet sturgeon remained in the area. Reptiles representative Eastern Mediterranean and Hermann’s tortoise mediteraneede are, horned viper and green lizard. Among birds stand out pygmy cormorant, great cormorant, gray heron, great egret, little egret, little duck, northern pintail, headed duck brown, tufted duck, coot ferestraşul or small. Ecumenical tourism is practiced here thanks to the numerous places of worship, such as the Monastery Vodita Vârciorova or Mraconia Monastery in Dubova. Rock carving of the face of Decebal is the largest in Europe and is similar to Mount Rushmore. Museum presents the history of the Iron Gates hydroelectric reservoir that covered the rocks that were crossing the gorge almost impossible and gave the name of Iron Gate. The park has 16 trails marked, labeled and arranged and four thematic paths. Recommendations from exploring the park Visitor Centre in Orşova or information and documentation center of Drobeta-Turnu Severin.
Sit sheet: Domogled-Cernei Valley National Park
Score: 51
National park – Category II IUCN
Administrator: R.N.P.Romsilva-Administraţia Parcului Naţional Domogled-Valea Cernei R.A.
Ecosystems: Mediterranean forests, grasslands calcify, rocks and debris, wetlands.
Habitat classes predominant: meadows and bushes (4060, 6110, 6170, 6410, 6430, 6520, 6190, 40A0, 6210, 3220), rocks and caves (8310, 8160, 8210, 8110), woods (9530, 9130, 91V0, 9150, 91E0, 9410, 91K0, 9180, 9110, 91L0), springs (7220).
Protected species: 69 plant species, 27 species of invertebrates, 7 species of fish, 33 species of mammals, 20 bat species, 2 species of mammals and reptiles, 23 species of birds.
Accessibility: increased (DN6, DN670, DN67D)
Possibility accommodation: high (three accommodation units in Baia de Arama, 2 Isverna, 2 Ponoarele, 26 in Drobeta-Turnu Severin)
Tourist flow: 46402 tourists/year adjacent localities
Leisure activities: climbing, caving, canyoning, scientific tourism, celebrations and traditional festivals including Domogled Day Cerna Valley National Park, hiking.
Environmental restrictions: storms trees; scree caused landslides, rock falls especially during periods of heavy rainfall or temperature changes.
Connections with other protected areas: ROSCI0069 Domogled-Cernei Valley, ROSPA0035 Domogled-Cernei Valley.
Description: The park has a total of 20 approved hiking trails perfect for enthusiasts of nature walks and 14 other tracks pending approval. Superimposed on the park include wild Mehedinti county and Gorge Vale Tesnei Tesnei – geological, flora, fauna and landscape – which is a canyon dedicated fans of extreme sports. Another important objective is Stan’s Peak – a reserve perfect for passionate botanists. The primeval forests of beech specimens older than 200 years can be found on the Valley Craiova, but Olanului Valley, Valley Jovan etc. At high altitudes alpine landscape with mountain pine predominate. The main rare and protected plants in the park are endemic part meslin Balkan, Balkan salsify, cornutul Banat, native Bithynia dead nettle, yellow flax Banat, Banat or cowslip’s Pojarnia Rochel. There are 1,463 species of butterflies including endemic species occur lampron aeripenella, Melicta mehadiensis Athalia, Brevantenia banatica or Eupithecia domogledana. Among birds entered the European Red List are drepneaua, Roller, water blackbirds, mason Mediterranean or yellow bunting. Large mammals are the most important bear, deer, lynx and wild boar. Visitor center of the park is in Baile Herculane Caras-Severin County, but information can be found at hostels in Baia de Arama Mehedinti county.
Sit sheet: Mehedinti Plateau Geopark
Score: 43
Geopark and Natural Park – Category V IUCN)
Administrator: Mehedinti Plateau Geopark administration and Mehedinti County Council
Ecosystems: forests, mountain meadows, cliffs and caves.
Habitat classes predominant: pastures and thickets (40A0, 6210, 6430, 6520), other arable land, deciduous and mixed (9110, 9150, 9180, 91K0, 91L0, 91E0), forests of conifers (9530), other artificial land (8160 ), cliffs and caves (8310).
Protected species: 8 invertebrate species, three species of fish, 20 species of amphibians and reptiles, 18 species of mammals, 2 species of plants, 35 species of birds.
Accessibility: high (DJ670, DJ671E, DJ671)
Possibility accommodation: high (three accommodation units in Baia de Arama, 2 Isverna, 2 Ponoarele) – the radius of 10 kilometers 26 in Drobeta-Turnu Severin).
Tourist flow: 60245 tourists/year adjacent localities and access
Leisure activities: hiking, caving, cultural sightseeing.
Environmental restrictions: floods.
Connections with other protected areas: ROSCI
0198 Platoul Mehedinţi, ROSPA0035 Domogled–Valea Cernei.
Description: Geopark has 10 hiking trails bearing approved by the most spectacular karst landscapes, mountains. They can visit the cave Epuran, Izvorul and rocks at Camana Forest, Ponoarele Forest, Hedges Mediterranean from Isverna, Forest Borova, Forest Drăghiceanu, complex karst Ponoarele, walls of limestone from sources Coşuştea, Gorge Coşuştea, Cornetul Babelor and Cerboaniei , Stone Horn straddle Gorge and Cave Topolniţa Topolniţa, Marsh Horn, Horn Bath and Valley Monastery. Among the festivities site include Feast bat from Ponoarele which takes place the second Sunday of May each year, the Festival of folk pottery from Sisesti, Feast Cave Topolniţa of Cireşu, Feast Cave Balta Festival pots and cabbage rolls in sisesti village, the national folklore Festival mountain, mountains, beautiful tree! Baia de Arama. Also, there are other cultural sites which can be visited, like the Church of St. Dumitru village Negoieşti Church St. Nicholas Balta, Hermitage Topolniţa the village fountain bards, Casa Polina Omir in Siseşti, Wooden house Maria mug of spring bards Three dead wood Ponoarele. The most important plant species are Himantoglossum Janke, Campanula serrata; Bufo viridis animal and Hyla arborea; reptile horned viper. There is a visitor center in Siseşti and information centers in spring bards, Ponoarele, Obârşia Cloşani and Cireşu.
Sit sheet: Comana Natura Park
Score: 51
Natural Park – Category V IUCN and RAMSAR site
Administrator: RNP-Romsilva Administraţia Parcului Natural Comana R.A.
Ecosystems: Salt marsh meadows and Ponto-Pannonian and Sarmatian; Ponto-Sarmatian forest vegetation with downy oak; Alnus glutinosa alluvial forests and Fraxinus excelsior (Alno-Padion, Alnion incanae, Salicion alba); Eurosiberiană steppe vegetation with Quercus spp; Pannonian salty swamps and steppes; Sub Continent bushes peripanonice.
Habitat classes predominant: European temperate forests (91AA, 91E0, 91F0, 91I0, 91M0, 91Y0, 91A0), the continental steppe (1530), fresh water alone (3130, 3150, 3160), running (3260, 3270), bush (40A0), grassland (6240, 6440).
Protected species: more than 1153 plant species (natural park has been designated for 21 species), 31 fish, 10 amphibians, 9 reptiles, 212 species of birds, 38 species of mammals,2 species bats.
Accessibility: high (DN5, DN5A, DN6 – DN5B/DJ603, DN41 – DN5A)
Possibility accommodation: High (3 accommodation units in Comana, 1 Călugăreni, 1 in Greek)
Tourist flow: 35000 tourists/year (according to Administration)
Leisure activities: hiking through the woods, boating, hiking weekend (picnics, walks), bird watching, scientific tourism, fishing camps and school trips, hunting organized local festivities and celebrations.
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: ROSPA0022 Comana, ROSCI0043 Comana, ROSPA0146 Câlniștei Valley
Description: Comana Natural Park, although not spectacular relief is an extraordinary biodiversity and scenic beauty. Comana of the park, called delta Neajlovului attracts a lot of birds (141) specific to the Danube Delta, but there are two endemiseme: glossy ibis and the chub Comana. There exists an ornithological observatory boating or kayaking, passing with flying fox across the lake, flying motoparapanta, carriage rides, climbing activities are possible within the adventure park near Comana Natural Park. Also, the park offers the possibility to organize trips and walks in reserve or reserve barbs for peonies. Among the cultural attractions of the area are Comana Monastery, Naum Gellu Memorial Museum and Paper Mill Museum Workshop of Comana History Museum of Călugăreni. The park has 10 trails thematic starting points of Călugăreni, Comana, Mihai Bravu, Islaz, Magura-Zboiu.
Sit sheet: Danube Delta
Score: 43
Biosphere reserve and site Natura 2000 – ROSCI0065
Administrator: Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
Ecosystems: water, swamp, land, river, river-marine, coastal.
Habitat classes predominant: estuaries and lagoons (1110, 1210, 1150), rivers and lakes (3260, 3270, 3130), marshes and bogs (1310, 2190, 3150, 3140, 3160, 7210), natural grasslands and steppes (2160, 6410, 6420, 6430, 6440, 6510, 62C0, 1410, 40C0, 1530, 6120), culture (2110, 2130), deciduous (92A0, 91AA, 91F0), riparian vegetation (92D0).
Protected species: 5 species of mammals, five species of amphibians and reptiles, 15 species of fish, 11 species of invertebrates, 5 species of plants, 51 other species of flora and fauna.
Accessibility: medium (DJ226, DJ226A, DC83)
Possibility accommodation: medium (4 structures in Corbu)
Tourist flow: No statistics or estimates for Constanta county
Leisure activities: bird watching, camping, fishing, beach.
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: ROSPA0031 Danube Delta and Razim – Sinoie Complex, ROSPA0076 Black Sea.
Description: Delta located in the county Constance reserves Chituc Grindul Wolves, Corbu-Nuntasi-Histria Histria, a portion of the marine area of the Danube Delta and Razim-Sinoe portion. Chituc and Sand Wolves are fully protected zones and can be practiced birdwatching site, but there is no infrastructure for this activity. Corbu-Nuntasi-Histria is a scientific reserve and access can make hiking trails D5 Nuntasi-Histria-Nuntasi. Among the most popular activities are boating. Thus, tourism can be practiced in the area for rest and recreation practiced in accommodation in the area or campând beaches and Corbu and Vadu doing sunbathing and sea water. Acknowledge tourism involving visits to reserves and making trips on lakes and canals. Scientific tourism can be best practice in this area, as well as rural tourism where visitors and locals host provides local experiences. Main protected plant species are: Achillea collina, Achillea coarctata, Crambe maritime Crepis thirsty, Eryngium maritimum. The main species are protected: Bombina bombina, Bufo viridis viridis, Hyla arborea arborea, Pelobates fuscus fuscus Pelobates syriacus balcanicus Rana ridibunda ridib, Coluber caspius, Emys orbicularis, sand lizard EUXIN. The main birds are: Platalea leucordia, Recurvirostra avosetta, Himantopus himantopus, Burhinus curlew, Glareola pratincola, Gelochelidon Nilotic, Tatorna tadorna, Riparia riparia, Motacilla flava. Access to the site is a fee that can be paid and online.
Sit sheet: Techirghiol Lake
Score: 43
Special Protection Area ROSPA0061 and RAMSAR site
Administrator: Romanian Ornithological Society
Ecosystems: aquatic, terrestrial.
Habitat classes predominant: fresh continental waters (N06), marshes, swamps (N07), rabies, extensive cereal crops (N12), improved grassland (N14), other arable land (N15).
Protected species: 83 bird species.
Accessibility: high (DN39, DJ383)
Possibility accommodation: high(205 accommodation units in Eforie, 13 structures in Techirghiol)
Tourist flow: 165894 tourists/year
Leisure activities: spa treatment, birdwatching, recreational tourism, fishing, archery, kayak, mountain bike.
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: –
Description: Lake Techirghiol is known primarily for the therapeutic properties of mud and sludge black mud found on the shores. Around this resource developed hydros in Techirghiol and Eforie Nord, where intensive practice health tourism. The lake is a unique ecosystem in Europe including salt water and fresh water thus developing a remarkable biodiversity. Thus, the diversity of bird species on the lake is an important objective for lovers of birdwatching.
Sit sheet: Cap-Aurora
Score: 42
Site of Community Importance Natura 2000 – ROSCI0281
Administrator: Without custodian. Environmental Protection Agency Constanta
Ecosystems: aquatic
Habitat classes predominant: Marine areas, islands Sea (N01): sandbanks (1110) and reefs (1170)
Protected species: Two mammalian species, two species of fish
Accessibility: hig(DN39, DN39D)
Possibility accommodation: high (more than 25 structures Venus, over 50 Neptune, over 20 Saturn over 20 Olympus)
Tourist flow: high (no statistics for this area)
Leisure activities: sunbathing and sea water (leisure travel), water sports, entertainment, diving, bicycle and boat rides, kayaking, parasailing, kite handling.
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: ROSPA0076 Black Sea
Description: Aurora site is one control unit, in the Black Sea, which runs between the localities Saturn and Olympus. Mytilus galloprovincialis biogenic reefs is the most important habitat located offshore between 30 and 45 m deep, and the habitats of shallow fine sands. The latter are very rare and are worth coservare high. It can perform diving to visit. There are lots of activities that can be practiced, such as bicycle and boat rides, kayaking, parasailing, kite handling and other water sports. The flow of tourists is high in summer, becoming crowded resorts.
Sit sheet: Costinești-23 August
Score: 42
Site of Community Importance Natura 2000 – ROSCI0293
Administrator: Without custodian. Environmental Protection Agency Constanta
Ecosystems: aquatic
Habitat classes predominant: Marine areas, islands Sea (N01): 1110, 1140, 1170
Protected species: Two mammalian species, two species of fish
Accessibility: high (DN39, DC6)
Possibility accommodation: high (154 accommodation units in Costineşti, 1 accommodation structure August 23)
Tourist flow: 34665 tourists/year
Leisure activities: sunbathing and sea water (leisure travel), water sports, entertainment, diving, bicycle and boat rides, kayaking, horseback riding, ultralight plane rides.
Environmental restrictions: floods
Connections with other protected areas: ROSPA0076 Black Sea
Description: Site Costinesti-23 Augusta are important habitats such as reefs Biogen Mediterranean mussel, Funny infralittoral clay hard with Pholadidae which is species Pholas dactylus, Rock infralittoral algae photophores where diversity of algae is high and three habitat rare in the Black Sea Romanian – coarse sand and fine gravel beaten by waves, infralittoral pebbles, sands and shallow bioturbate of Arenicola Callianassa. The site can be accessed from the beach Costinesti and can practice diving, fishing and water sports. Costinesti is a rich state deals and restaurants offering all conditions for a extended vacation in the Romanian seaside.
Sit sheet: Marine dunes from Agigea
Score: 38
Site of Community Importance Natura 2000 – ROSCI0073, Category IV IUCN
Administrator: University „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” Iaşi
Ecosystems: sand dunes
Habitat classes predominant: sand dunes (2110, 2130), shrubs (40A0)
Protected species: 30 species of flora, 501 fauna species.
Accessibility: medium (DN39)
Possibility accommodation: high (4 accommodations in Agigea and radius of 10 km are 145 units in Constanta)
Tourist flow: 501779 tourists/year
Leisure activities: activities ecotourism, scientific tourism (for botanists), visiting the reserve
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: –
Description: Natural area is located in the south of Constanta and 4 km Eforie and is the only marine natural reserve of dunes in the country. Currently, the dunes are fixed by vegetation installed, but there are still areas of mobile and semi-mobile dunes. Here is cuicuşoara sandy Alyssum borzaeanum, a species present on the IUCN Red List with the status “endangered”. Also mentioned are sand bindweed (Convolvulus persicus), kink (Ephedra distachya), cabbage (Crambe maritima) – and these classifying it as a rare flora.
Sit sheet: Iezer Călărași
Score: 37
Special Protection Area – ROSPA0051, RAMSAR site
Administrator: Romanian Ornithological Society
Ecosystems: natural lakes, artificial fish ponds, canals and pool protuar, forests, arable land, pasture.
Habitat classes predominant: continental freshwater (N06), marshes, swamps, bogs (N07), Cereals extensive (N12), other arable land (N15).
Protected species: 92 bird species
Accessibility: medium (DN3, DN31)
Possibility accommodation: average (9 accommodation units in Calarasi, 1 structure in Cuza Voda)
Tourist flow: 14109 tourists/year
Leisure activities: birdwatching, fishing.
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: –
Description: Calarasi lake has an area of approximately 5000 hectares of which 500 are represented by the body of water. In the natural area, species of conservation interest is remarkable red breasted goose, but are mentioned and the cormorant, little egret, gray heron, swan summer chick pond. The area is animated songbirds and small and great reed warbler, reed bunting tit of reed. The surface of the lake are white and yellow water lilies, grass frog, peştişoară, dwarf. The main ecotourism activities can take place on the site is birdwathcing site, but no specific tourist infrastructure for this activity.
Sit sheet: Marine coastal aquatorium Vama Veche-2 Mai
Score: 37
Natural site of Community importance Natura 2000 – ROSCI0269
Administrator: National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa” Constanta
Ecosystems: marine
Habitat classes predominant: Zones marine, maritime islands (N01): 1110, 1140, 1170
Protected species: 2 species of mammal, 31 fish, 19 species of invertebrate, six plant species, one amphibian species
Accessibility: medium (DN39)
Possibility accommodation: high (21 accommodation units in the village Limanu)
Tourist flow: 16622 tourists/year
Leisure activities: sunbathing and sea water (leisure travel), water sports, entertainment, diving, bicycle rides, kite wielder, cycling.
Environmental restrictions: floods
Connections with other protected areas: ROSPA0076 Marea Neagră
Description: Aquatorium seaside village lies between Vama Veche and 2 May at the Black Sea. Both villages are developed in terms of tourism, providing a wide range of accommodations, many of which even private homes. There are also fish restaurants and bars. Natural area is a mosaic of habitats elementary as a refuge and breeding area for many marine organisms. There is a diving center which has a cooperation agreement with the Administration Reserve and tourists who opt for such experiences will receive information about the underwater environment you will visit, promoting species and ahbitatele interest. There is also a interepretativ path – the path of Neptune – running from May 2 and ends in Vama Veche. On the way row of five interactive panels which include both information about the species and habitats of interest in the area and some interactive games for being especially children and youth.
Sit sheet: Radomir Forest
Score: 36
Special Protection Area Natura 2000 – ROSPA0137
Administrator: Dolj Environmental Protection Agency
Ecosystems: terrestrial and aquatic
Habitat classes predominant: continental freshwater (N06), Cereals extensive (N12), improved grassland (N14), forestry
Protected species: 39 bird species
Accessibility: medium (DN6)
Possibility accommodation: Nearby reduced. In a radius of 10 km – Caracal 3 accommodations
Tourist flow: 1504 tourists/year
Leisure activities: birdwatching, hiking
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: –
Description: Radovan Forest is crossed by the National Road 6, but inside they are not designed trails. Forest covers areas with acacia plantations and forest residues from a secular oak – Quercus. Forest has an extraordinary biodiversity but it is an important site for migratory species threatened at global or European level and is an area of nesting and rearing. The migratory species and said temporary stationary white stork (Ciconia ciconia) egreta small (little egret) chirighiţa with white face (Chlidonias hybridus), and tern (Sterna hirundo). Among the species present for nesting and raising chicks mention red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus), ferruginous duck (Aythya nyroca), reddish-backed shrike (Lanius collurio), Lesser Gray Shrike (Lanius minor), garden bunting (Emberiza hortulana).
Sit sheet: Dumbrăveni – Urluia Valley – Vederoasa Lake
Score: 36
Natural site of Community importance Natura 2000 – ROSCI0071
Administrator: Forestry Department Constanta
Ecosystems: terrestrial and aquatic
Habitat classes predominant: fresh continental waters, marshes, swamps and bogs, dry grasslands, step, extensive cereal crops, grassland improved, other arable land, deciduous forests, plantations of trees or woody plants – 62C0, 91I0, 3150, 40C0, 6430, 91F0, 91AA, 91M0.
Protected species: 5 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles 6, 6 species of fish, 5 species of invertebrate 4 + 2 species of plant species of flora and fauna on the Red List
Accessibility medium (DN3, DJ307, DJ391A)
Possibility accommodation: low (1 unit in Adamclisi). In a radius of 20 km – Oltina (1 accommodation)
Tourist flow: medium (no statistics for this area)
Leisure activities: hiking, fishing, sightseeing and cultural area
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: ROSPA0007 Balta Vederoasa, ROSPA0039 Dunăre – Ostroave, ROSPA0001 Aliman – Adamclisi, ROSPA0036 Dumbrăveni
Description: within the protected area can be visited Monument Trophaeum Trajan and City Museum Adamclisi – Adamclisi Monastery of St. Andrew and fountain Mihai Eminescu – Ion Corvin Monastery Theotokos – Dumbrăveni Monastery Deleni a pile novel – Deleni Monastery St. Maria Magdalena, Tatar House Zulfi Totay museum multiethnic – Cobadin, Daco-Roman fortress in Plopeni – Chirnogeni Place fossil Aliman and Fortress Sacidava – Aliman. Of natural targets can visit: Forest Dumbrăveni Pietroşani limestone walls, Place fossil Aliman, Conca-Negreşti Balta, Balta faith, Lake View, Lake Danube, Danube bank. Lake view is meandered and thatched largely becoming home to many species of birds. Cave from Cismelei, natural site included in the site, hosts this five bat species such as common lilac, gray ear bat, greater horseshoe bat, bat large horseshoe bat’s Mehelyus. Geomorphological landscapes are also very attractive, being made up of hills, valleys with permanent water, meadows, Canary.
Sit sheet: Submarine sulfur springs in Mangalia
Score: 36
Natural site of Community importance Natura 2000 – ROSCI0094
Administrator: National Research and Development Institute for Marine Geology and Geoecology – GeoEcoMar
Ecosystems: aquatic
Habitat classes predominant: marine areas, privaluri – 1110, 1170, 1140
Protected species: 4 plant species, 4 species of invertebrates, 4 species of fish
Accessibility:high (DN39)
Possibility accommodation: high (177 accommodations in Mangalia)
Tourist flow: 245353 tourists/year
Leisure activities: sunbathing and sea water (leisure travel), water sports, entertainment, diving, cultural sightseeing, horse riding, kayak, Sailing.
Environmental restrictions: floods
Connections with other protected areas: ROSPA0076 Marea Neagră
Description: This site is the only one in Romania which still can find sea grass Zostera noltii – she lives at depths of up to 2 meters and is in danger of extinction. The best practicable ecotourism activity in this area is scuba diving. This can be seen underwater flora and fauna, as well as specific relief rocky. Among the species of plants that can be seen are the brown alga Cystoseira barbata – endangered species, sea grass Zostera noltii and the fauna can be seen that: seahorses (Hippocampus guttulatus microstephanus – endangered species), crab, stone (Pachygrapsus marmoratus – vulnerable species), large needle (Syngnathus typhi – vulnerable species). I can practice and Anuta sports and fishing. Mangalia town adjoining the protected natural area, is bidding in terms of tourism. You can visit Callatis, Mangalia Marina, Mosque “Sultan Esmahan” Museum of Archeology “Callatis” papyrus Tomb, Tomb Christian psalms, building Byzantine Navy Museum, Mangalia Stud. Besides these cultural, Mangalia has a wide range of restaurants and bars, and spa resort Saturn holding a beach very appreciated by tourists.
Sit sheet: Siutghiol Lake
Score: 36
Special Protection Area Natura 2000 –ROSPA0057
Administrator: Asociația BlackSea Spa
Ecosystems: aquatic
Habitat classes predominant: continental freshwater (N06)
Protected species: 79 bird species
Accessibility: high (DN3C, DN2A, Bulevardul Mamaia)
Possibility accommodation: high (145 accommodation units in Constanta and two units in Ovidiu)
Tourist flow: 506308 tourists/year
Leisure activities: wind surfing, sailing, water skiing, paragliding, bird watching, fishing
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: –
Description: Siutghiol Lake, including Lake Tăbăcăriei is a complex lake separated from the sea by a cordon Black Sea where the tourist resort Mamaia. Important bird species nesting on Lake Siutghiol are red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus) Wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka); to the field (Anthus campestris), ferruginous duck (Aythya nyroca). The lake is imporant in the migration period for species such as red breasted goose (Branta ruficollis), great white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus), Pygmy Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pygmaeus), little gull (Larus minutus) or sandwich tern (Sterna sandvicensis). For winter, the following species I find important: the laughing seagull (Larus ridibundus), grebe necked black (Podiceps nigricollis), coot (Fulica atra), gull gray (Larus canus) Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula), Common Pochard ( Aythya ferina). Lake offers, besides the great diversity of bird species, the opportunity to practice water sports such as windsurfing, sailing or water skiing. Proximity to the city of Constanta and Mamaia resort opens countless opportunities for leisure – the nightlife in fish restaurants or visits to cultural and tourist. In Constanta can visit: Aquarium Constanta, Armenian Church of Saint Mary, the Greek Church Metamorphosis, Roman Catholic Church of St. Anthony Church of St. Mina, Casino Constanta, Orthodox Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, the Dolphinarium, Roman Edifice with Mosaic, Genovese Lighthouse, Mosque Hunchiar, microreserve Natural Constanta Carol I Mosque, Constanta Art Museum, folk Art Museum, Museum of National History and Archeology, Ion Jalea Sculpture Museum, Maritime Museum, Archaeological Park, Planetarium, Port Tomis. Also in Constanta there’s entertainment centers / facilities: Gravity Park, Lake View Entertainment and Sports Center and Aqua Magic.
Sit sheet: Tașaul-Corbu Lakes
Score: 36
Special Protection Area Natura 2000 –ROSPA0060
Administrator: Asociația BlackSea Spa
Ecosystems: aquatic
Habitat classes predominant: rivers, lakes (N06), peat bogs (N07)
Protected species: 82 bird species
Accessibility: hig (DN22, DJ226)
Possibility accommodation: high (47 accommodations in Năvodari and 2 units in Mihail Kogălniceanu)
Tourist flow: 48138 tourists/year
Leisure activities: birdwatching, sailing water Sprat
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: –
Description: Taşaul-Corbu Lake is a complex in which the Lake Taşaul is a sea shore. Here life avifauna is very rich, the main species of birds being: kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), Gray Heron (Ardea cinerea), Red Breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis), Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus), osprey ( Pandion haliaetus), spoon (Platalea leucorodia) and heath lark (Melanocorypha calender). Near the natural area is Năvodari spa resort which is perfect for rest and health tourism. Also in Corbu village can visit the archaeological sites “Cape Midia” and “Valley Hearth”. In Vadu can visit archaeological sites “Ghiaur-Chioi” and “Bardalia”.
Sit sheet: Jiu Corridor
Score: 35
Natural site of Community importance Natura 2000 – ROSCI0045
Administrator: Dolj County Council
Ecosystems: aquatic and swamp wetlands, open areas xerice meadows and alluvial meadows and forest ecosystems
Habitat classes predominant: rivers, lakes (N06), swamps, bogs (N07), crop (N12), grassland (N14), other arable land (N15), deciduous forests (N16), in transition forest habitats (N26) -92A0, 91M0, 91Y0, 91E0, 91I0, 9130, 9170, 91F0, 3130, 6120, 6440, 6510, 3270, 1530, 3140, 3150, 3260, 6430
Protected species: 2 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles 3, 12 species of fish, 7 species of invertebrate one plant species
Accessibility: high (E70, DN6, DN66, DN7, DN55, DN54, DN55A, DN56, DN65, DJ606, DJ606A, DJ552E, DJ552, DJ561, DJ561B, DJ561C)
Possibility accommodation: medium (37 accommodation units in Craiova, one unit in Bechet, 1 unit in Filiaşi, 1 unit in Bucovat, 1 unit in Calarasi, 3 units in Coțofenii din Față, 1 unit in Dranic, 1 unit in Big Malu)
Tourist flow: 88952 tourists/year
Leisure activities: birdwatching, hiking, fishing
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: ROSPA0135 Sands at Dăbuleni, ROSPA0010 Bistreț, ROSPA0023 Jiu-Danube Confluence
Description: The protected area is located along the middle and lower end of the Jiu and has a length of 129 km, passing through four ecoregion – Piedmont Plateau, Găvanu Burdea The plains, forest steppe Romanian Plain, Danube Valley. Its valley is a major bird migration corridors transblancanice and identified 33% of the birds in Romania. Squirrel and otter are two species of mammals which can be viewed easily to their habitat. In addition to natural attractions, places at the site of interest by obicetivele Cultural archaeological site Bucovăţ – to Jidovii, Tomb hallsattian of meat – Grindul Tomi archaeological site flasks, archaeological site Coţofenii Dos – City Jidovilor, archaeological site of meat from Căciulăteşti medieval archaeological site, late Roman fortress from Bistreţ, Bâzdâna archaeological site, Dacian Fortress Valley. Natural targets included in the Jiu Corridor: Jiu-Danube Confluence, Bistreţ Sands at Dăbuleni, Place fossil Bucovăţ, Place fossil Drane Forest Zavala House Potelu Forest.
Sit sheet: Ciuperceni-Desa
Score: 35
Natural site of Community importance Natura 2000 – ROSCI0039
Administrator: Forestry Department Dolj
Ecosystems: aquatic and terrestrial
Habitat classes predominant: rivers, lakes (N06), swamps, bogs (N07), natural grasslands, STEP (N09), crop (N12), grassland (N14), other arable land (N15), deciduous forests (N16), vineyards and orchards ( N21), other artificial cover (N23), in transition forest habitats (N26) – 3140, 3150, 92A0, 91F0, 3130, 6120, 6440, 6510, 91I0, 3270, 1530, 2160, 2190.
Protected species: 2 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles 3, 10 fish, four species of invertebrates, three species of plants, 79 other important species of flora and fauna
Accessibility: medium (DN55A, DJ553, DJ553A)
Possibility accommodation: reduced (6 accommodations in Calafat)
Tourist flow: 7829 tourists/year
Leisure activities: birdwatching, fishing, sightseeing and cultural
Environmental restrictions: floods
Connections with other protected areas: ROSPA0013 Calafat-Ciuperceni-Dunăre
Description: Ciuperceni-Desa natural area is located in the floodplain of the Danube Plain and is an ornithological reserve of about 200 hectares that includes Balta Lată and Balta Neagră. Here it is also Ciurumela Forest where there are huge acacia trees whose diameters reaching 70-80 cm and heights up to 35 meters. The habitats of Salix alba and Populus alba are those who contributed to desemnatea that the site of Community importance Natura 2000. Among birds present in that area include the white stork, black stork (Ciconia nigra), little egret (little egret) bully ( Philomachus pugnax), heron (Ardea purpurea), stilt (himantopus himantopus), glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus). Ciuperceni-Desa is the only place that remained so in the Danube. In addition to natural resources in the area can visit some cultural: Castrul roman de la Desa, Biserica Sf. Nicolae din Desa, Palatul Marincu din Calafat, Bisericile „Sf. Mucenic Gheorghe”, „Izvorul Tămăduirii”, „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” from Calafat.
Sit sheet: Blahnița
Score: 35
Special Protection Area Natura 2000 – ROSPA0011, RAMSAR site
Administrator: Romanian Ornithological Society
Ecosystems: aquatic and terrestrial
Habitat classes predominant: rivers, lakes (N06), swamps, bogs (N07), crop (N12), grassland (N14), other arable land (N15), deciduous forests (N16), vineyards and orchards (N21), forest habitats in transition (N26).
Protected species: 103 bird species
Accessibility: medium (DN56B, DN56C, DJ606, DJ565)
Possibility accommodation: average (1 accommodation in Gruia, 1 unit in Hinova and a radius of 10 km there are 26 units in Drobeta-Turnu Severin)
Tourist flow: 57258 tourists/year
Leisure activities: birdwatching, fishing, visiting cultural sites
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: ROSCI0173 Pădurea Stârmina, ROSCI0306 Jiana
Description: Territory included Blahniţa site and other protected areas: Forest Starmina, Jiana, Forest Bunget. Among the most important species of birds present on the site are: Botaurus stellaris, Ixobrichus minutus, Nycticorax nycticorax, Ardeola ralloides, Ardea purpurea, Egretta garzetta white, Aytya duck. Among the objectives of the most important cultural mention Church St. Martyr George of Hinova, Roman fort and wave novel Hinova, archaeological site “muzzle Piscului” Ostrov Raven, archaeological site Deves-Fortress, archaeological site Gruia – The Career.
Sit sheet: Olt-Danube Confluence
Score: 35
Special Protection Area Natura 2000 – ROSPA0024, RAMSAR site
Administrator: Equilibrium Association
Ecosystems: aquatic and terrestrial
Habitat classes predominant: sandy beaches (N04), rivers, lakes (N06), crop (N12), grassland (N14), other arable land (N15), deciduous forests (N16), vineyards and orchards (N21), forest habitats in transition (N26).
Protected species: 81 bird species
Accessibility: medium (DN54, DN54A)
Possibility accommodation: low (1 accommodation in Corabia, 1 unit in Turnu Magurele, 1 unit Islaz)
Tourist flow: 2950 tourists/year
Leisure activities: birdwatching, fishing.
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: ROSCI0044 Corabia – Turnu Măgurele, ROSCI0376 Olt River between Mărunței and Turnu Măgurele
Description: Olt-Danube confluence site is constituted by a portion of the lower portion of the Danube Meadow River Olt meadow. Forming a mosaic habitats present favorable for nesting nutritious popositul birds. Among birds of interest note: Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) ghionoaia gray (Picus canus), woodpecker (Dendrocopus medius), kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) and the pygmy cormorant (Phalacrocorax pygmeus). The site overlaps and over artificial lakes and Izbiceni Frunzaru and Ostrovul Mare. During migration, the site hosts more than 20,000 copies..
Sit sheet: Canaralele Dunării
Score: 34
Natural site of Community importance Natura 2000 – ROSCI0022
Administrator: Forestry Department Constanta
Ecosystems: aquatic and terrestrial
Habitat classes predominant: rivers, lakes (N06), swamps, bogs (N07), crop (N12), grassland (N14), deciduous (N16), the transition forest habitats (N26) – 3130, 3140, 3270, 40C0, 62C0, 6430, 6510, 91I0, 91M0, 91AA, 92A0, 92D0, 6440, 91F0, 3150
Protected species: One species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles 4, 15 species of fish, species of invertebrates 1, 2 species of plants, eight other species of flora and fauna.
Accessibility: medium (DN3, DJ223, DN22C, E81, DN2A)
Possibility accommodation: medium (4 accommodations in Cernavoda 1 accommodation in Seimeni 1 Oltina unit 9 units in Calarasi)
Tourist flow: 15718 tourists/year
Leisure activities: boating, recreational fishing, sightseeing and cultural
Environmental restrictions: floods
Connections with other protected areas: ROSPA0054 Lacul Dunăreni, ROSPA0039 Dunăre-Ostroave, ROSPA0017 Canaralele de la Hârșova, ROSPA0002 Allah Bair-Capidava, ROSPA0012 Brațul Borcea
Descriere: Representative habitat in this site is the forest galleries of Salix alba and Populus alba – this habitat includes areas where no interventions were made can be considered forest and virgin forests. In the shrub habitat Ponto-Sarmatian are many national red list species including the Romanesque Campanula. Cultural sites that can be visited on the site are: The archaeological site at Cernavoda City Axiopolis, archaeological site Castle Carsium Museum of History and Archeology in Cernavoda, archaeological site Hârşova archaeological site Ghindăreşti Fortress Altinum from Oltina , fortified settlement Dava of Oltina Fortress Capidava Topalu Art Museum Dinu Sebaste Vintilă of Topalu Museum of Costume Traditional Russian from Ghindăreşti, Gardin Zoo Calarasi Lower Danube Museum in Calarasi and Monument Eagle Monument soldiers from Calarasi.
Sit sheet: Fântânița Murfatlar
Score: 34
Natural site of Community importance Natura 2000 – ROSCI0083
Administrator: Forestry Department Constanta
Ecosystems: ground – agro-ecosystems, forests, grasslands, shrubs
Habitat classes predominant: cultures (N12), deciduous forests (N16)– 62C0, 91AA, 40C0
Protected species: 2 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles two, three invertebrate species, two species of plants, 35 other species of flora and fauna imports.
Accessibility: medium (DN3)
Possibility accommodation: Medium (1 unit in Murfatlar one Valul lui Traian, and a radius of 20 km are the accommodation units 135 in Constanta and 4 Medgidia)
Tourist flow: 503821 tourists / year (statistics available for ascertains Medgidia)
Leisure activities: weekend tourism
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: –
Descriere: Fantanita Murfatlar site area occupies a coastal limestone steep narrow valleys where there are about 515 species of flora specific southern Dobrogea. In reserve was the identification of new plants that took the name. For example, the bird’s-eye – Adonis vernalis var. Murfatlariensis, knotweed yellow – Centaurea orientalis f. Napa, feather grass – Stipa lessingiana f. murfatlarii, the purple thistles in Napa – murfatlarii Carduus, flax’s Borza, a species endemic – Linumn borzeanum, obsiga – Bromus riparius var. dobrogensis. As value ştiiinţifcă Fountain Murfatlar houses several rare species: saffron Autumn, vetch, Dianthus, thistles, centaurs and carnation. In Murfatlar There are 9 structures catering. Besides natural objectives can visit many cultural and wave small earth and assembly Tumuli at Lark, and Murfatlar can visit the tower stone fort’s defenses wave Station Mission, Church “Nativity” House Stamatopoulos House Omer Bechir Bey bas-relief “wine” Basarabi cave Complex. Even within the protected area can be visited Church “St. Paraskeva” church “Saint Ioan Botezătorul” Monastic Complex of Mission, Nature Reserve fountain, Vineyard Murtfatlar, Mihail Kogălniceanu’s Mansion.
Sit sheet: Oltețului Valey
Score: 32
Natural site of Community importance Natura 2000, cod ROSCI0266, category IV IUCN
County: Olt
Administrator: Professional Association “Sociology Militans”
Ecosystems: terrestrial and aquatic
Habitat classes predominant: Sandy beaches (23%), rivers and lakes (2%), culture (arable land) (11%), grassland (8%), deciduous (35%).
Protected species: One habitat (groves of Salix alba, Populus Alba), one species of mammal (horseshoe hipposideros), 2 amphibians and reptiles (Bombina bombina, Triturus cristatus), four species of fish, one species of invertebrates eight important species of plants.
Accessibility: increased (DN 65/E574, DN 64, DJ 546, DJ 643, DJ 644, communal roads: 154A, 155, 161, 83).
Environmental restrictions: Risk of floods (spills on the slopes).
Possibility accommodation (radius 10km): 31 accommodation units in Voineasa (including three hotels and 20 rural locations).
Tourist flow: over 1000 arrivals/year (the nearest village, Voineasa, registering 14 320 arrivals in 2015).
Leisure activities: recreational fishing, hunting, sightseeing and cultural
Connections with other protected areas: Lower Olt Valley.
Description: In the site Olteţului Valley, sightseeing are the River and Meadow Olteţului Lake Balta archaeological site Vineyards Brătăşanu (Dobrun), churches and monasteries (XVIII and XIX), memorial houses (Petre Pandrea Mikhail Drumeş), pottery embodied by the paper the popular game “gag” (ensemble from Dobrun). Favorite tourist activities in this area are fishing and hunting, but most practical travel weekend for barbecues, beach and swim in the summer. Olteţ river banks are steep site and form islands of sand, and the last portion is dammed river beds and swamps predominate.
Sit sheet: Hagieni – Cotul Văii Forest
Score: 32
Natural site of Community importance Natura 2000 – ROSCI0157
Administrator: Forestry Department Constanta
Ecosystems: terrestrial and aquatic
Habitat classes predominant: rivers, lakes (N06), swamps, bogs (N07), crop (N12), grassland (N14), deciduous (N16), coniferous (N17), the transition forest habitats (N26) – 3150, 6430, 91AA, 40C0, 62C0, 91M0.
Protected species: 7 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles 2, 5 species of invertebrates, four species of plants, 21 other species of flora and fauna.
Accessibility: medium (DJ391, DJ393, DJ391B)
Possibility accommodation: reduced, but a radius of 10 km (177 accommodations in Mangalia 20 accommodation units in Limanu)
Tourist flow:261975 tourists/year
Leisure activities: scientific tourism, weekend hiking, bike trails (Unauthorized)
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: ROSPA0066 Limanu-Herghelia, ROSPA0094 Hagieni Forest
Description: The site is extremely attractive due to remarkable floristic diversity – the area is a crossroads of migration of various types of flora. The landscape is unique, consisting of şibleac and rocks. Among the rare species are worthy of mention knotweed (Centaurea jankae), eggs bucket (Himantoglossum caprinum) and five fingers weed (Potentilla Emilii-bucket). One of the hallmarks of Forest Hagieni is the large number of tests that can be seen walking among grasses and bushes – Testudo graeca.
Sit sheet: Canaraua Fetii – Iortmac Forest and Valley
Score: 32
Natural site of Community importance Natura 2000 – ROSCI0172
Administrator: Forestry Department Constanta
Ecosystems: terrestrial and aquatic
Habitat classes predominant: rivers, lakes (N06), swamps, bogs (N07), natural grasslands, STEP (N09), crop (N12), other arable land (N15), deciduous (N16), vineyards and orchards (N21) – 91I0, 91M0, 6430, 40C0, 62C0, 3260, 91AA.
Protected species: 8 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles 4, 5 species of fish, species of invertebrate 9, two species of plants, 20 other species of flora and fauna
Accessibility: medium (DN3, DJ391A)
Possibility accommodation: low (1 accommodation in Oltina)
Tourist flow: reduced. No statistical data is
Leisure activities: hiking, cycling, scientific tourism
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: ROSPA0008 Băneasa-Canaraua Fetii, ROSPA0054 Dunăreni Lake, ROSPA0056 Oltina Lake, ROSPA0039 Dunăre-Ostroave.
Description: This site is the 27% of Romanian flora and habitats characteristic surfaces are caves and mşăştinoase, oak and hornbeam forests and steppe calciphile. The landscape limestone walls bounded by hills, forests and watercourses, is continued across the border from Bulgaria, there becomes Suha Reka valley. Valley walls reach 40 meters high. Dobrogea turtle is widespread in the area.
Sit sheet: Dobrogea Gorges
Score: 32
Special Protection Area Natura 2000 – ROSPA0019
Administrator: Forestry Department Constanta
Ecosystems: terrestrial
Habitat classes predominant: Natural grasslands, STEP (N09), crop (N12), grassland (N14), other arable land (N15), deciduous (N16) and other artificial cover (N23), the transition forest habitats (N26).
Protected species: 86 bird species
Accessibility: medium (DJ225, DJ222, DN22)
Possibility accommodation: reduced. In a radius of 20 km are two accommodations in Mihail Kogălniceanu
Tourist flow: 2661 tourists/year
Leisure activities: hiking, caving, outdoor sports
Environmental restrictions:
Connections with other protected areas: ROSCI0215 Recifii jurasici Cheia
Description: Dobrogea Gorges offer stunning scenery due to the geomorphological, paleontological, botanical and fauna. Within the site there are two caves very important paleontological and archaeological – La Adam Cave and Cave Gura Dobrogea. Cave In Adam were investigated 80 species of Jurassic fossils and discovered a molar Homo sapiens fossilis. Cave houses Gura Dobrogea summer colony of bats that they have generated a large accumulation of compacted guano – it is called the Bat Cave. The most important species nesting in Dobrogea Gorges are Burhinusoedicnemus, Circaetusgallicus, Circuspygargus, Coracias garullus, Melanocorypha calendered Calandrella brachydactyla, Anthus campestris.
Sit sheet: Marine area from Cape Tuzla
Score: 32
Natural site of Community importance Natura 2000 – ROSCI0273
Administrator: National Research and Development Institute for Marine Geology and Geoecology – GeoEcoMar
Ecosystems: aquatic
Habitat classes predominant: Marine areas, sea islands (N01) – 1170, 1140, 1110
Protected species: Two mammalian species, two species of fish, 23 other species of flora and fauna
Accessibility: medium (DN39)
Possibility accommodation: high (7 accommodations in Tuzla, and a radius of 10 km are 154 units in Costineşti)
Tourist flow: 33569 tourists / year
Leisure activities: sunbathing and sea water (leisure travel), water sports, entertainment, diving, bicycle and boat rides, kayaking, horseback riding, ultralight plane rides, fishing
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: ROSPA0076 Marea Neagră
Description: Marine area from Cape Tuzla includes the rocky promontory of Cape Tuzla submarine and is particularly important reef habitats, wetlands and sandbars during low tide. This site is rocky bottom of the deepest and most uneven relief from the Romanian Black Sea. Here there are five species on the IUCN Red List as endangered – Cysostera barbata, Delphinus delphis, Mullus barbatus, ponticus Phocoena phocoena, Tursiops truncatus – and the other two as vulnerable – Pachygrapsus marmoratus, Scorpaena porcus. Easily can be seen crabs and anemones spongieii. Tuzla beach is a beach for tourists eager silence.
Sit sheet: Borcea Arm
Score: 31
Special Protection Area Natura 2000 – ROSPA0012
Administrator: Ecological Club UNESCO Pro Natura
Ecosystems:
Habitat classes predominant: rivers, lakes (N06), swamps, bogs (N07), natural meadows, STEP (N09), crop (N12), deciduous (N16)
Protected species: 79 bird species
Accessibility: medium (E81, DN3B)
Possibility accommodation: average (9 accommodations in Calarasi, 1 accommodation in Borcea)
Tourist flow:14109 tourists / year
Leisure activities: boating, boat, sunbathing, bird watching
Environmental restrictions: floods
Connections with other protected areas: ROSCI0022 Canaralele Dunării, ROSCI0319 Mlaștina de la Fetești
Description: Borcea is located upstream from the city of Calarasi and extends to Giurgeni, measuring about 100 km in length. The most important species nesting in this site are Aytya duck, Milvus migrans, Haliaetus albicilla, Falco vespertinus, Coracias garrulus, colonies of Ardeidae and Threskiornithidae. During migration the site hosts over 20,000 waterfowl. Borcea is navigable so that locals provide entertainment services consisting boating or boat. Wooded shores arm gives a pleasant walk or boat.
Sit sheet: Dunărea la Gârla Mare – Maglavit
Score: 30
Natural site of Community importance Natura 2000 – ROSCI0299
Administrator: Romanian Ornithological Society
Ecosystems: aquatic and terrestrial
Habitat classes predominant: rivers, lakes (N06), swamps, bogs (N07), grassland (N14), deciduous (N16), the transition forest habitats (N26) – 92A0
Protected species: 2 species of mammals, 3 amphibians and reptiles, 3 species of fish
Accessibility: medium (DN56C. DJ562, DN56A)
Possibility accommodation: low (1 unit in the city, and a radius of 10 km – 6 units in Calafat)
Tourist flow:7829 tourists/year
Leisure activities: tourism, ecumenical tourism, recreational fishing, local festivals, cultural sightseeing, beach / sunbathing
Environmental restrictions:
Connections with other protected areas: ROSPA0074 Maglavit, ROSPA0046 Gruia-Gârla Mare
Description: In the town of Castle Film Festival is held in August each year at the Cultural Harbor Castle can be visited Fisherman’s Museum of the City. The town can be accessed Maglavit Maglavit Monastery and Church St. Nicholas and the Calafat can visit churches St. Nicholas, Assumption, Fount. Mosaic of habitats provides a unique landscape that favor walks in the woods and around the lake site. The asemnea at Maglavit can be visited mulberry plantation of Al. I. Cuza and dunes.
Sit sheet: Vânju Mare
Score: 30
Natural site of Community importance Natura 2000 – ROSCI0403
Administrator: Without custodian. APM administration Mehedinti and RNP Romsilva Forestry Department Drobeta-Turnu Severin.
Ecosystems: terrestrial
Habitat classes predominant: cultures (N12), grassland (N14), other arable land (N15), deciduous (N16), vineyards and orchards (N21) – 91M0, 91Y0
Protected species: 2 species of invertebrate, 51 species of plants
Accessibility: medium (DN56A, DJ565, DJ562A)
Possibility accommodation: reduced (to a radius of 30 km – 1 accommodation in Gruia, 1 unit in Hinova and a radius of 10 km are 26 units in Drobeta-Turnu Severin)
Tourist flow: 57258 tourists/year
Leisure activities: agritourism, ecumenical, hiking
Environmental restrictions: –
Connections with other protected areas: –
Description: Great Vânju site consists of two bodies forest – Vanja Meadow and lightning – and present agricultural land around them. Forests are sky and oak, hornbeam stehar and the important species of invertebrates inhabit, and tailor-high stag beetle and the oak. In town Vânju Mare is held annually in October Vine and Wine Festival, and is an area rich in vineyards, you can visit wineries and Vânju Oreviţa Mare Mare. The asemnea can organize hiking in the woods Meadow Vanja – Forest Mărgăritaru. In Corlatel can visit the church dedicated Corlatel Pentecost Church of St. Nicholas Valley years and can participate in local events Pentecost in Corlatel – meeting with village children begged and La Valley years – Remembrance Day Ispas.