Mamaia is probably the most well known seaside resort by the Romanian shores of the Black Sea, displaying a 250 m wide and 8 km long beach.
Some call it the “threshold of sand”, as it separates the salty waters of the Black Sea from the sweet freshwater of the Siutghiol Lake.
The resort has a history of over a century, being inaugurated in 1906 and becoming one of the most sought after destinations almost instantly. It`s worth noting that the fame and glamour of the place have been preserved till now, Mamaia being currently the most luxurious and expensive summer resort in the country.
Though Mamaia is regarded by most everyone as an independent town, a resort, we think it`s interesting to let you know that Mamaia is actually nothing else than a district of Constanta with a very low number of permanent inhabitants: under 50 actually! When summer comes, on the other hand, the neighbourhood gets overpopulated.
Most of the reputation and fame of Mamaia Resort came after the denouement of the First World War, when it became the winter residence of the Royal Family. At first, it was a popular destination for aristocrats, the Casino and the first hotel being bult shortly afterwards. Nevertheless, it was only after 1936 that the true development of the resort began. During the communist regime, the development became even more accelerated, in order for the resort to accommodate as many sun-crazed tourists as possible.
The seawater in Mamaia has a low level of salt, and the bottom of the sea is sandy, with no rocks. The weather is mild, with a low degree of humidity, and the air pressure is very high. Another characteristic of the climate is the night wind that envelops the shores.
If you are planning a trip to Mamaia, do not forget to consider some rent a car services, that will definitely prove very useful.