Romania’s Black Sea coast is not a mass-tourism destination like the Mediterranean. That is its strength. Here is how to keep it that way.
Take the train
Costinești has a train station seven minutes from Luna Marina with direct connections from Bucharest via Constanța. The train is cheap, scenic, and far lower-impact than driving. The overnight sleeper from Bucharest costs less than a tank of petrol.
Eat local
The best food on the coast is caught, grown, and cooked locally. Black Sea mussels, seasonal fish, Romanian wine, and produce from the Dobruja region. Skip the international chains — every meal at a local restaurant supports a family.
Stay locally owned
Chain hotels send profits offshore. Locally owned hotels like Luna Marina — operator-owned, staffed by people who live in Costinești year-round — keep money in the community. They also tend to be more interesting.
Small choices add up
Refill a water bottle. Rent a bike instead of a car. Walk — Costinești is small enough. Every sustainable choice here is also the choice that gives you a better trip.
