Mangalia

From World travel guide

Mangalia is the oldest town in Romania territory and the most southern on the Black Sea coast. It was originally settled 2,500 years ago by Greek mariners who called it Callatis. Eventually conquered by the Romans, architectural remains of their 1st century A.D. civilization are displayed in the town's Archaeological Museum. Centuries later, Genovese traders gave the town its present name. Post-war development has made Mangalia a popular resort with a modern spa sanitarium and elegant hotels, some equipped with conference facilities. Mangalia's sulfurous waters are acknowledged as extremely beneficial for stomach disorders and, combined with its mineral-rich mud treatments, are effective treatments for rheumatism. It also has a prosperous shipyard that builds cargo ships and oil tankers. Two miles north is an Arab purebred stud farm where visitors can enjoy rides in a unique setting by the beach. Mangalia has 5 hotels to choose from.