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Pelican on a Delta channel, with a tourist boat in the background

Things to do in Jurilovca

Things to do in Jurilovca? Get out on the water by boat or kayak, go fishing, watch the birds of the Delta or photograph the landscapes and the people.

For each activity you’ll find who to go with, roughly what it costs and what you need to know beforehand. Whatever you do in Jurilovca, you’re in the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, where you need the tourist access permit.

Things to do in Jurilovca: our recommended activities

Pleasure boat on Lake Razelm, on sparkling water

Boat trips

To Gura Portiței or along the Delta channels, with local boatmen.

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Kayaker paddling along a reed-lined channel

Kayaking

On the sheltered channels or on the lake, early in the morning, when the water is like glass.

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Fisherman in a green boat with fyke nets

Fishing

From the shore or from a boat: zander, perch, catfish, pike, carp or crucian carp.

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Pelican on the water, with a cormorant and a gull in flight

Birdwatching

Pelicans, egrets, cormorants and herons, especially in spring and autumn.

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Kingfisher with a fish in its beak

Photography

Fishermen at sunset, rare birds, traditional houses and landscapes.

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Sheep, alpaca and llama at Ferma Lipovenesc in Jurilovca

Farm with animals

Alpacas, donkeys and ponies at Ferma Lipovenesc, with activities for kids and a meal at the PGL (a home-run local eatery).

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At a glance

  • Boat to Gura Portiței about 80 lei return; guided trips of 2–4 hours
  • Kayak 80 lei/day to hire; guided trips of 2–6 hours with JuriLotca
  • Fishing you need the ARBDD recreational fishing permit; the ANPA one isn’t valid in the Delta
  • Birds best in spring and autumn, during the migration seasons
  • Bring a windproof jacket, insect repellent, cash

Written by

Marian Sterea

Photographer. The photos on this site are mine, and together with Daniela I host guests at Ferma Lipovenesc in Jurilovca. If something on this page is out of date, write to me. More about me at mariansterea.ro.