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Lake Somova is part of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and has the advantages of varied bird life, good fishing as well as road access to Bucharest and many tourist attractions. Inland from Somova are rolling hills and woodland.
Somova is a traditional fishing village with a population of 2500. Many residents make their living from fishing and farming. Younger people are increasingly commuting to Tulcea which is 12km away. There are a number of bars and small shops.
The village has it’s own Council headed by an elected Mayor. There is also a school, playing field and a small Children’s Home which has made great progress in recent years.
Somova has been designated as an area for touristic development and is receiving aid under the EU ‘Sapard’ scheme. The first priority, new water pipes, is now complete.
A new lakeside restaurant and hotel is now open by the River Danube on the opposite side of the lake. Visits can be arranged by fishing boat and a short walk.
Some residents are now becoming aware of the possibilities from tourism. Fishermen want to enhance their incomes and protect their traditional way of life by rowing tourists onto the lake.
Our house borders the lake, so we have a private waterside area. There is also a public lakeside area in the village. Closer to Tulcea is a lakeside restaurant at the Europolis Hotel, which also has a pleasure boat to Saun Monastery.
The weather is very hot in summer and very cold in winter. Temperatures during the autumn and spring can vary but are generally comfortable, with rain a possibility.
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