Orșova

Orșova is a port city on the Danube river, in the Banat region, Romania.

Understand
The town is a centre for the extraction of bentonite, chromium, and granite. The industry is centred on energy production (the hydroelectric plant), shipbuilding and engine manufacturing, assembly parts for electricity production, textiles, and the processing of feldspar, asbestos, quartz, talc, and wood.

Do

 * boat trip to Trajanova Tabla, Mănăstirea Mraconia, Decebalus Rex and Grota Veterani. Small boats for 15 people need at least 6 persons (60 lei each), or pay for 6 seats and go.

Eat

 * Iulian Food, Bulevardul 1 Decembrie 1918 1, +40 737 180 079 (Feb 2018)
 * Gusto Shaorma, strada Portile de Fier 5, +40 748 801 395 (Feb 2018)
 * Manea, strada Portile de Fier, 3A, Orsova, Mehedinti, +40 252 361 391 (Feb 2018)
 * Luppo, +40 252 360 669 (Feb 2018)

Go next

 * Iron_Gates_Natural_Park
 * Băile Herculane (23 km north)
 * Drobeta-Turnu_Severin
 * Golubac
 * Horezu