Lake Gorgova is one of the largest lakes of the Danube Delta, at about 13.8 km², in the chain of lakes south of the Sulina arm near the village of Gorgova, on the boat routes from Crișan.
Nature
This is a sanctuary for bird colonies, where pelicans, herons, cormorants and egrets can be seen among the water lilies, which cover the surface in the warm season.
Visit
Swimming
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Tips
The lakes of the Danube Delta are reached by boat. Gorgova village is a stop on the regular Tulcea–Sulina boat route, between Maliuc and Crișan. Local boatmen in Crișan, Maliuc and Sfântu Gheorghe run 3–6 hour trips, and the chain of lakes between Crișan and Mila 23 is almost a must (scheduled for evening, it catches the sunset).
A private guided tour is worth it. A reserve entry permit is required, sold by the reserve administration, travel agencies and hotels in Tulcea, and fishing needs a separate permit. Cash matters, since ATMs are scarce. April to June is peak birdwatching. See the Danube Delta Lakes page for more.
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Sources & data
- Romania's 2022 Water Framework Directive reporting to the EEA: lake (LW) and transitional (TW) water bodies, field cArea, European Environment Agency (WISE WFD), reported by Romania, 2022
- OpenStreetMap: Gorgova (way 26789379), OpenStreetMap contributors
- Danube Delta boat trip guide, Ibis Tours
- English Wikipedia: Danube Delta, Wikimedia Foundation
- Danube Delta, Romanian National Tourist Office