Geographically speaking, Constanta is a fairly large city. It has an area of 125 square kilometers, which is equal to 48 square miles. I knew I would have to learn how to navigate Constanta's different transportation systems if I wanted to explore this large city in its entirety. It was confusing and intimidating at first, but I now have a good grasp of how to get everywhere I need to go. Read on to find out how I get around this fascinating city!
People travel around Constanta in a variety of ways. During spring and summer when the weather is warmer, lots of people ride their bikes around the city. Otherwise, many people drive from place to place. People who don't own cars use public transportation and take the bus. Another option is to take a maxi taxi, which is a minivan that follows a certain route, like a bus. When you get on a maxi taxi, you pay for a ticket and tell the driver where you want to get off along the route. There are many stations where people typically get off, but the driver doesn't always stop at every station. This means you have to pay attention and know when your stop is coming up, so you can remind the driver where you want to get off. If people are out late at night, they usually take a taxi because the buses stop running at 11PM. The taxis here look practically identical to the yellow taxis you see in the United States.
