Situated where the Danube River splits into three before entering the Black Sea, Vilkovo offers visitors a wealth of angling opportunities in a scenic and peaceful town. Known as the Ukraine's Venice because the town is built on the Danube Delta marshlands with many water channels running between the homes and buildings, there is a rare feeling of returning to nature in this town.
Declared a town in 1775, Vilkovo has been home to Greek, Roman, Ottoman and Slavic cultures over the centuries, each leaving a distinctive culture behind, and contributing to the diversity of this picturesque town. Because so much of the town is waterway, boats are the primary form of transport, and each home has at least one boat moored at its doorstep. Most of these boats are built exactly as the Cossack 'seagull' boats were centuries ago, although they are now commonly called 'herring' boats as that is what they are primarily used for. There are three churches in Vilkovo, all named after Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of fishermen, sailors and travellers.
Besides the Danube herring, sought after by restaurants throughout Europe, visiting anglers will be delighted with the opportunity to catch wild carp and catfish. The superb fishing in the area naturally means that visitors should sample the array of fish dishes available at the eateries in the town as well. Salted herring is prepared by residents to last throughout the year, and fresh salmon is served as well.
The homes in Vilkovo are on small islands built up from sediment from the Danube. The gardens are magnificent due to the fertile sediment, which is dug out of trenches around each house ever year to ensure the islands do not sink. These trenches prevent flooding and provide access for boats, giving the town the appearance of being a series of many small islands rather than a mainland.
The homes are linked by a series of wooden walkways as well as some larger bridges, making Vilkovo the ideal town for long walks, providing fabulous views of the sea, the unusual homes and the magnificent gardens in the town. The waterways, known as 'yeriks', were used for drinking, washing, cooking and of course transportation. Because the sediment is so richly fertile, Vilkovo is famous for its fruit, particularly strawberries, apples and quince. Vilkovo is well known for its viticulture, producing a lovely range of local wines from the Novak grape.
Vilkovo is in the Danube Biosphere Reserve, a wetland that is home to over 950 plant species. The almost 260 species of birds make this a popular bird-watching area, with pelican, spoonbill, cormorant, duck, gees, sea-eagles and many more birds native to the reserve. A boat tour on the Danube Lakes and into the Delta will reveal stunning landscapes of reedbeds, lily-coated lakes and of course the diverse wildlife. The nature of Vilkovo is perforce one that is dictated by the natural rhythms of seasons, weather and water. A peaceful retreat offering insight into a life formed by nature, visitors will not soon forget Vilkovo. - 39815
Declared a town in 1775, Vilkovo has been home to Greek, Roman, Ottoman and Slavic cultures over the centuries, each leaving a distinctive culture behind, and contributing to the diversity of this picturesque town. Because so much of the town is waterway, boats are the primary form of transport, and each home has at least one boat moored at its doorstep. Most of these boats are built exactly as the Cossack 'seagull' boats were centuries ago, although they are now commonly called 'herring' boats as that is what they are primarily used for. There are three churches in Vilkovo, all named after Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of fishermen, sailors and travellers.
Besides the Danube herring, sought after by restaurants throughout Europe, visiting anglers will be delighted with the opportunity to catch wild carp and catfish. The superb fishing in the area naturally means that visitors should sample the array of fish dishes available at the eateries in the town as well. Salted herring is prepared by residents to last throughout the year, and fresh salmon is served as well.
The homes in Vilkovo are on small islands built up from sediment from the Danube. The gardens are magnificent due to the fertile sediment, which is dug out of trenches around each house ever year to ensure the islands do not sink. These trenches prevent flooding and provide access for boats, giving the town the appearance of being a series of many small islands rather than a mainland.
The homes are linked by a series of wooden walkways as well as some larger bridges, making Vilkovo the ideal town for long walks, providing fabulous views of the sea, the unusual homes and the magnificent gardens in the town. The waterways, known as 'yeriks', were used for drinking, washing, cooking and of course transportation. Because the sediment is so richly fertile, Vilkovo is famous for its fruit, particularly strawberries, apples and quince. Vilkovo is well known for its viticulture, producing a lovely range of local wines from the Novak grape.
Vilkovo is in the Danube Biosphere Reserve, a wetland that is home to over 950 plant species. The almost 260 species of birds make this a popular bird-watching area, with pelican, spoonbill, cormorant, duck, gees, sea-eagles and many more birds native to the reserve. A boat tour on the Danube Lakes and into the Delta will reveal stunning landscapes of reedbeds, lily-coated lakes and of course the diverse wildlife. The nature of Vilkovo is perforce one that is dictated by the natural rhythms of seasons, weather and water. A peaceful retreat offering insight into a life formed by nature, visitors will not soon forget Vilkovo. - 39815
About the Author:
Vilkovo.eu Вилково For additional info about Vilkovo town please visit our website http://www.vilkovo.eu/ where you will find out more about Vilkovo fishing tourism and Вилково wild nature tours and have a look at Vilkovo adverts and classifieds and Вилкове discussion boards Enjoy Vilkovo.
No comments:
Post a Comment