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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.

Perhaps most fascinating to see in Vilkovo is the houses. Homes are built on islands that have been built up out of the marshland using the river sediment. Each island has a home and a garden – often very fertile because the silt and sediment is used as fertiliser. Each year, the homeowners have to repair and restore their islands, digging sediment out of a trench around the island to prevent the islands from sinking back into the marsh. The trenches also provide access for boats, and help protect the homes from flooding.

Wooden walkways along the channels and waterways provide endless opportunity for visitors to stroll through the town admiring the gardens and scenic views. The waterways were once the only water source, used for drinking, washing cooking and transportation. Although piped water is now available, many still make use of the supply outside their front door. Vilkovo is well known for its strawberries, apples and quince, as well as its viticulture. The local range of wines is produced from the Novak grape, and is said to be somewhat higher in alcohol content than many visitors expect – so sip carefully.

Vilkovo is in the Danube Biosphere Reserve, a wetland that is home to almost a thousand plant species and nearly 260 bird species. In spring and summer, visitors will be greeted by vast reedbanks, lily-covered lakes and islands of willows and poplars, home to pelicans, cormorant, duck, gees, spoonbill and the occasional sea-eagle. A boat tour of the Danube Delta provides visitors the opportunity to take in the beautiful flora and fauna of the region. This scenic town is subject to the rhythms of nature, influenced by the seasons, weather and water, and gives visitors a pleasant, peaceful retreat from the bustle of city life.

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