Capul Doloșman, Nature reserve in Dobrogea, Romania.
Capul Doloșman is a protected nature reserve spanning about 125 hectares in the Dobrogea region. Limestone cliffs rise approximately 20 meters above Lake Razim, creating distinctive coastal formations that support varied habitats and wildlife.
An ancient Greek city called Orgame once stood at this location and was documented by Herodotus in his writings about Pontus Euxinus. The area became a protected reserve in 2000 to preserve the archaeological remains of this significant coastal settlement.
The name Doloșman reflects a settlement that witnessed different peoples and their ways of life over centuries. Visitors today can observe how this layered past shaped the appearance of the cape and its surroundings.
You can reach the reserve by taking county road DJ229P from Jurilovca village, where parking is available nearby. The best times to visit are during migration seasons when you can observe migratory birds passing through the area.
The cliffs are composed of horizontal sarmatian limestone layers topped with quaternary loess, a geological combination that formed over millions of years. This distinctive layering makes the formation geologically significant and visually striking from the lake.
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