Doi Mai Cove
2 Mai anchorage · Doi Mai fishing village
43°47.9'N 28°34.9'E
Depth
3–8m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
85m
Holding
Fair
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
85m
85m radius — be alert for rocky patches, check sounder carefully on approach. Fair holding in sand between rocks — set anchor with careful watch for drag. Not recommended overnight in any offshore swell.
About This Anchorage
Doi Mai (2 Mai) is one of Romania's most beloved and unspoiled coastal villages, a tiny settlement that has long attracted Romanian writers, artists, and intellectuals seeking refuge from the commercialised resort strip. The village has no large hotels, no nightclubs — just a cluster of old houses, fishing boats, and a handful of atmospheric restaurants serving fresh fish. The name comes from the village's founding date of 2 May in the early 20th century. Together with the adjacent village of Vama Veche just south, Doi Mai represents a different side of the Romanian Black Sea coast — bohemian, literary, and stubbornly resistant to mass tourism. The small cove provides only modest shelter, but for sailors who value atmosphere over amenities, Doi Mai is one of the Romanian coast's most memorable stops.
Protected From
N · NW · W
Exposed To
E · SE · NE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Small fishing village — maintain quiet. Fishing boat traffic in cove.
Hazards
- !Rocky patches on bottom — careful depth sounding required on approach
- !Limited shelter — only tenable in calm conditions
- !Fishing gear in water — watch for nets near village
Skipper's Tips
- →Excellent fresh fish restaurants in the village — some of the best on the Romanian coast
- →The village is beloved by Romanian intellectuals — a very different atmosphere from the resort towns
- →Combine with a walk south along the clifftop path to Vama Veche (2km)
Facilities
Nearest provisions: Mangalia (3nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Calm summer conditions essential. Perfect for a lunchtime or early evening stop — do not plan overnight unless flat calm is guaranteed.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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