GENERAL INFORMATION

      CONSTANTA

    The city of Constanta is located on the Black Sea coast of Romania.  It has about 350000 inhabitants and is the commercial and administrative centre of the Constanta county, one of the two counties of the so called Dobrogea region.   Constanta is the second largest city of Romania, and the most important industrial, commercial and cultural centre of the south-eastern part of Romania.

    Constanta has always been a centre of ethnic and spiritual diversity, a pole of economic exchanges in the Black Sea region and in South-Eastern Europe.  A continuator of ancient traditions of culture and civilization, the city benefits now from a rich historical heritage and spiritual life, with numerous museums and archeological sites.   The city is also modern with modern shopping centers, bars, restaurants, and various means of entertainment.

    Constanta is easy to reach.  "Mihail Kogalniceanu"  international airport is less than 30 minutes north-west of the city (about 26 km).  There is a train station connecting the city to all the important cities of the country, especially with the capital of Romania, Bucharest.  Also, busses travel almost hourly, every day, between Constanta and Bucharest. 

    Constanta is surrounded by summer resorts.   They are spaced along the coast and tailored to suit most tastes and ages.  The sandy sea bottom slopes gently away from the shore. The beaches face east, enjoying the best exposure to the morning sun.  Mamaia, is the most famous summer resort, located just north of Constanta, on a beach between the Black Sea and the Siutghiol Lake.  South of Constanta are located Eforie Nord and Eforie Sud, two resorts where the therapeutic waters and mud of Tekirghiol Lake help visitors regain their strength.  Going further south, Costinesti, was conceived as an international holiday center for students, features low cost accommodation and completely relaxed, informal atmosphere, while Neptun is the place where the former communist leadership used to spend their summer vacations.  Other well known resorts are Olimp, Venus, Cap Aurora, popular for families as well as young couples. 

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