Mamaia () is a resort on the
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central Europe, Central, Eastern Europe, Eastern and Southeast Europe. It borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, Moldova to ...
n
Black Sea
The Black Sea is a marginal sea, marginal Mediterranean sea (oceanography), mediterranean sea lying between Europe and Asia, east of the Balkans, south of the East European Plain, west of the Caucasus, and north of Anatolia. It is bound ...
shore and a district of
Constanța
Constanța (, , ) is a city in the Dobruja Historical regions of Romania, historical region of Romania. A port city, it is the capital of Constanța County and the country's Cities in Romania, fourth largest city and principal port on the Black ...
.
Considered to be Romania's most popular resort, Mamaia is situated immediately north-east of Constanța's city center. It has almost no full-time residents, being populated mostly during the summer.
Mamaia lies on a strip of land in length and only in width, between the
Black Sea
The Black Sea is a marginal sea, marginal Mediterranean sea (oceanography), mediterranean sea lying between Europe and Asia, east of the Balkans, south of the East European Plain, west of the Caucasus, and north of Anatolia. It is bound ...
and
Lake Siutghiol
Siutghiol () is a lagoon on the shores of the Black Sea, in Constanța County, Northern Dobruja, Romania. It has a length of and a width of ; it extends over and has a maximum depth of .
Ovidiu Island is a small island on the west side of the ...
.
The beach season is at its best between mid June and early September, when average daytime temperatures range between . The water stays warm until mid autumn.
With an investment of approximately €3.5 million, a
gondola lift
A gondola lift is a means of cable transport and type of aerial lift which is supported and propelled by cables from above. It consists of a loop of steel wire rope that is strung between two stations, sometimes over intermediate suppo ...
system was inaugurated in 2004 connecting the entrance from Constanta to the resort and the casino area, spanning 2 km.
Hotels range from mid-end to exclusive 4- and 5-star hotels and private clubs. There are also camping sites in the north.
The 11th reunion of the
Central Europe
Central Europe is a geographical region of Europe between Eastern Europe, Eastern, Southern Europe, Southern, Western Europe, Western and Northern Europe, Northern Europe. Central Europe is known for its cultural diversity; however, countries in ...
an heads of state took place in Mamaia on 27–28 May 2004.
Climate
The district of Mamaia has a
humid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a subtropical -temperate climate type, characterized by long and hot summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between ...
(
Köppen climate classification
The Köppen climate classification divides Earth climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main groups are ''A'' (tropical), ''B'' (arid), ''C'' (te ...
: ''Cfa'') bordering an
oceanic climate
An oceanic climate, also known as a marine climate or maritime climate, is the temperate climate sub-type in Köppen climate classification, Köppen classification represented as ''Cfb'', typical of west coasts in higher middle latitudes of co ...
(''Cfb'') with slightly
semi-arid
A semi-arid climate, semi-desert climate, or steppe climate is a aridity, dry climate sub-type. It is located on regions that receive precipitation below Evapotranspiration#Potential evapotranspiration, potential evapotranspiration, but not as l ...
influences. The winters are cool with occasional frost in the dawn.
The summers are warm with temperatures seldom exceeding 32°C.
The rain is regular all year round.
Gallery
File:Welcome to mamaia.jpg, Mamaia's welcome sign
File:Strand_Mamaia.jpg, Beach (1)
File:Mamaia Romania.jpg, Beach (2)
File:Aqua_Magic_-_Telegondola_-_Mamaia.jpg, Aqua Magic
File:Aqua Magic - Telegondola - Mamaia2.jpg, Gondola
File:Mamaia - hotel Iaki.jpg, Hotel Iaki
File:Konstanca - 1916.09.11 (1).tif, Beach house - 1916
See also
*
Tourism in Romania
In December 2024, Romania's tourism sector had a 6.8% increase in arrivals at accommodation facilities, including hotels, apartments, and renting, rental rooms, compared to December 2023. in authorized lodging facilities, marking increases o ...
References
External links
Mamaia Resort
Seaside resorts in Romania
Constanța
{{Constanţa-geo-stub