We spent a weekend at Zaga Zaga in early April. We had good weather, good food and enough to do to keep us entertained for two days. It was cold, but visiting at a quieter time had its advantages: the restaurant and activities were less crowded, which suited the relaxing break we had in mind.
We even came across snow on the way. Along the roadside and on the fir trees, it still looked like winter, even though we had set off for a spring weekend away. Luckily, we had sunshine at our destination and were able to spend time outdoors. With warm clothes, of course—early April wasn’t quite ready to let us leave those behind.
Zaga Zaga is in Doaga, around 20 kilometres from Focșani, in an area known as the Siret Delta. It’s a holiday village with cabins dotted among the trees and along the waterways, restaurants and several options for spending time outdoors.
From the Car Park to Our Cabin by Horse-Drawn Carriage
One of the things I liked was how we got to our accommodation. We left the car in the car park at the entrance, where a horse-drawn carriage picked us up. We climbed aboard with our luggage and were taken to the cabin we had been assigned.
I really liked this touch. After the drive, continuing by carriage made me feel as though we had stepped out of our everyday routine. I was already starting to switch off before we even reached the cabin.
Our Cabin with a Private Dock
We chose a cabin with a private dock, and it turned out to be a good fit for us. In the mornings, we could enjoy our coffee on the terrace, and in the evenings, we would sit outside and chat before going to bed. I liked having a little space of our own, with the water in front of us and trees all around.
The cabins are wooden, with thatched roofs, and those beside the water have small docks. Across the canal, we could see other cabins through the trees, with willow branches hanging over the water nearby.
In early April, the greenery was only just beginning to appear. The tall trees were still bare, fallen leaves remained on the ground, and grass was starting to grow along the banks.
The water, cabins and trees give the place its atmosphere. Near our cabin, the canal was narrow enough to see the opposite bank clearly, while elsewhere it opened out into wider stretches of water.
The Cold and the Cabin’s Heating
The less pleasant part was the temperature. Although we had sunshine during the day, it was cold, and we had to keep the air-conditioning unit running in heating mode all the time to keep the cabin warm.
The unit was quite noisy. If we switched it off, the cabin started getting cold, so there wasn’t much choice. This was the part of the accommodation that bothered us, and something I would take into account if I visited again during a colder period.
I would have liked a comfortable temperature without the constant background noise.
How We Spent Our Two Days
There were enough options to keep us entertained without feeling that we needed a carefully planned itinerary. At Zaga Zaga, you can go boating or cycling, try the adventure park, play tennis or go fishing. There is also an animal farm and areas for relaxing.
Two days felt right for us. We had time to walk around, enjoy what the place had to offer and relax, without planning every hour.
Visiting at a quieter time helped. We noticed it both around the activities and in the restaurant, and this was the clearest advantage of going when we did.
We ate well, and having everything in one place was convenient. We didn’t have to think about where to drive for a meal or what else to visit nearby. For this weekend, we were happy to stay within the grounds.
My Thoughts on Our Weekend at Zaga Zaga
I liked being able to leave the car at the entrance and have everything we needed in one place for two days. The carriage ride was a lovely start, we ate well, and there was enough to do without feeling the need to go elsewhere.
For another visit, I would probably choose a slightly warmer time of year so we could spend more time outdoors and perhaps enjoy the pool too. But even in early April, with the cold weather, it was a welcome break.
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