Enisala: A history lesson you’ll want to repeat

What to pack?

A hat you can secure, water (the medieval smoothie bar is still closed), comfortable boots and an explorer’s spirit. No guide needed, just curiosity. You’ll find some info panels, so who knows, you might leave with more history in your head than in twelve years of school.

While you’re here, take time to wander the surrounding villages. Real Dobrogea isn’t only fortresses and lakes, it’s also people who greet you with genuine smiles from their porches.

The takeaway:

Don’t hesitate. Grab your hat, your ticket to freedom (a.k.a. Enisala) and experience what it feels like to be king or queen of your own hill, even if just for a day. 👑

You know the saying, “the wind blows, the water flows, the fortress remains”? If you want to see it in real life, pack your bags and head to Enisala, in Dobrogea. Yes, when you think of Dobrogea, you probably imagine beaches or heatwaves, but surprise, here stands a medieval fortress perched on a hill, overlooking lakes and fields as far as the eye can see.

Enisala once guarded the wetlands and trade routes. Today it guards your inner calm… and your windblown selfies. Seriously, if you’ve never felt your hair dramatically flutter on a hilltop, it’s time to experience it.

Spring and summer are magical here. The fields are green or golden, the sky looks painted by an overenthusiastic artist, and the wind has a personality of its own: sometimes gentle as a whisper, sometimes ready to snatch your hat and teleport it to Sulina.

It’s easy to reach from Tulcea, where you can also stay without hassle. The road is so free you’ll feel like you rented all of Dobrogea for yourself. There’s a short climb to the fortress, but remember, hundreds of years ago people climbed it wearing heavy armor, and they didn’t have memory-foam sneakers.