Total freedom!!! Tents on the beach, open fires into the night and cold guitar. That’s what Vama Veche means, that’s what is waiting for you there. And this is worth mentioning: lots of swimming-wear-hating people. If you think it’s a nudist camp you are wrong. That’s because a camp has rules and Vama Veche has none. And by the way, people don’t go there just because they can sunbath naked but because they can feel free. Think about this: Vama Veche was the only place in the communist Romania where people could gather and discuss without fear of being overheard and reported to the police.

So, if you are heading for Vama Veche here’s some tips for you:

1. Do not play hip hop music from your car speakers or stereo: you ain’t gonna make new friends.

2. Do not bring with you cheap literature: the girl next to you is reading Tolstoi and Alex Rider wont cheer her up

3. If you play the guitar practice some oldies before going there. You’ll be looked at as a guru.

4. Never discuss Hollywood movies with strangers! For a quick grab a Kubrick movie is perfect.

5. Say openly that you hate the “manele” (Turkish influenced gypsy music) and you’ll get free drinks (no kidding).

Why to go to Vama Veche?

Because all Romanian brains are going there, from brilliant students to young professionals and university teachers. Because hotels are everywhere the same and with it's tents and freedom Vama Veche is unique. Because you want to feel young forever and meet every year the same people. Because you like good music. Because you want to feel alive. Because you want to fall in love...

When to go?

Any time from May 1st to September 30th. The high season is June, July and August.

How long to stay?

From a couple of days to 3 months. There are people staying longer and they like it.

How to get there?

Go to Constanta by air or land. See the national and international flight schedule at Constanta Airport HERE. From Constanta use the train or micro busses.

By car: you can try but it’s not recommended. You’ll look out of their league

Where to stay?

If you go to Vama Veche having a tent with you would be perfect. If you are not a tent person but still want to go to Vama Veche you can use one of the hotels available in Constanta County. Click HERE to check out hotels in Constanta County (with access to the Black Seas Beaches).

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