Discover Suhaia: Balta Suhaia and Via Danubiana

Suhaia: Balta Suhaia is a man-made floodplain lake.

It is located in the left-bank section of the Danube floodplain in Teleorman County.

Nature

The ROSPA0102 Suhaia protected area has Natura 2000 site status.

It also has Ramsar site status.

Lake Suhaia is considered an important remnant of the former Danube floodplain.

The Călmățui River flows into Lake Suhaia.

The Călmățui Delta forms at this confluence.

The potential area for the ecological restoration of Suhaia covers 1,063 ha along the Danube in Teleorman County.

Observation and trails

A thematic educational trail is used in the Suhaia Special Protection Area.

It is used for ornithological observations and interactive hikes with schoolchildren.

Every year, on Suhaia Community Day, the local community organizes an awareness campaign.

It promotes the protected area and its natural values.

The section of Via Danubiana in Teleorman County is mapped for hikes and cycling tours.

The mapping includes a GPS track, marker posts, and trail markings.

The educational trail combines the special protected-area setting with ornithological observations and interactive hikes for schoolchildren. This describes not only the natural environment but also a local form of educational outreach. The annual awareness campaign on Suhaia Community Day additionally focuses attention on protecting the area and its natural values.

The section of Via Danubiana in Teleorman County is mapped for hikes and cycling tours, with a GPS track, marker posts, and trail markings.

Culture

The Biserica Cuvioasa Parascheva church is located in the immediate vicinity of Suhaia.

The Biserica Adormirea Maicii Domnului church is also located in the immediate vicinity of Suhaia.

The Biserica Sfântul Dumitru church is located in the area around Suhaia.

The Biserica Sfântul loan Botezătorul church is also located in the area around Suhaia.

The churches mentioned are spread across the immediate vicinity and surrounding area of Suhaia. Their different names complement the landscape attractions with specific religious buildings in the local area.

Surroundings

Ostrov Milka Island is located in the area around Suhaia.

Ostrov Golyama Barzina Island is also located in the area around Suhaia.

Insula Cinghile Island is likewise located in the area around Suhaia.

Ostrov Belene Island is also located in the area around Suhaia.

Ostrov Milka, Ostrov Golyama Barzina, Insula Cinghile, and Ostrov Belene name four individual islands in the vicinity of Suhaia. Together with the lake, the delta, and the section of the Danube, they form the geographical reference points of the area described, without the islands being grouped under a common name.

More places to explore: Stefan-Cel-Mare, Zimnicea, Bogdana, Videle, Fântânele, Alexandria, Islaz, Baciu

To the higher-level travel overview: Teleorman.