Plaja Eforie Sud

Eforie Sud Beach, on the Romanian coast of the Black Sea in Constanța County, is one of the oldest and most pleasant beaches on the shore, with fine sand and a broad strip of coast that slopes gently into the water. The resort of Eforie Sud grew from the late 19th and early 20th century as a spa destination, with elegant villas, parks and a shaded promenade, and the beach has stayed quieter and more family-oriented than others nearby. The closeness of Lake Techirghiol, famed for its sapropelic mud used in treatments, adds a therapeutic dimension to a seaside stay.

The high cliff, with stairs and paths down to the beach, offers fine views over the blue expanse, and the sunsets over lake and sea are memorable. Practical note: pair a swim in the sea with a visit to the mud-treatment base at Techirghiol, just a few kilometres away.