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==Balchik, Bulgaria==
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| summary= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balchik Balchik] (Bulgarian: Балчик, Turkish: Balçık, Romanian: Balcic) is a [[Black Sea]] coastal town and seaside resort in the Southern Dobruja area of northeastern Bulgaria. It is located in Dobrich Oblast and is 42 km northeast of [[Varna]]. The town sprawls scenically along hilly terraces descending from the Dobruja plateau to the sea.
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This port is the most northerly port in Bulgaria and the best port to clear in if coming from [[Romania]].
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==Charts==
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==Approach and Navigation==
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The approach to Balchik is straightforward and its breakwater can be easily seen from a distance.
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When coming from the North ([[Romania]]) you will be called on VHF channel 16 by the Bulgarian border control authority when rounding Nos Kaliakra, requesting pertinent info. about boat and crew. They will also notify the border authorities in Balchik by telephone.
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{{Caution}}When coming from the South there is a permanent long fishing net set up a little to the West of the harbor entrance, with no lights.
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[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry for Bulgaria. For details ''see [[Bulgaria#Entrance|Entrance: Bulgaria]]''.
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If you are coming from the North ([[Romania]]) you will be called on VHF channel 16 by the Bulgarian border control authority when rounding Nos Kaliakra, requesting pertinent info. about boat and crew. They will also notify the border authorities in Balchik by telephone.
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The harbor now operates as a marina with floating docks. It provides good all-around shelter.
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| text= The pontoons are suitable for yachts up to 12m. While longer yachts can use them in fair weather, in strong northerly winds it might be safer to try and find a berth alongside if available.
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: {{email|marinabalchik@mail.bg}}; Mobile: {{mob|359|889|299 250}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel 08
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|Toilets| In the [[#Marina Balchik|marina]]
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{{Image right|Bulgaria_Balchik_Gardens.jpg |The Balchik Botanical Gardens  }}
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Latest revision as of 07:39, 21 August 2018

World ▶ Black Sea ▶ Bulgaria ▶ Balchik

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Balchik
Port of Entry
43°24.200'N, 028°09.900'E Chart icon.png
lat=43.40333 | lon=28.165 | zoom=15 | y
Bulgaria Balchik s.jpg
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Satellite view of Balchik

Balchik (Bulgarian: Балчик, Turkish: Balçık, Romanian: Balcic) is a Black Sea coastal town and seaside resort in the Southern Dobruja area of northeastern Bulgaria. It is located in Dobrich Oblast and is 42 km northeast of Varna. The town sprawls scenically along hilly terraces descending from the Dobruja plateau to the sea.

This port is the most northerly port in Bulgaria and the best port to clear in if coming from Romania.

Charts

See Bulgaria.

Weather

See Bulgaria.

Passages

See Bulgaria.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

The approach to Balchik is straightforward and its breakwater can be easily seen from a distance.

When coming from the North (Romania) you will be called on VHF channel 16 by the Bulgarian border control authority when rounding Nos Kaliakra, requesting pertinent info. about boat and crew. They will also notify the border authorities in Balchik by telephone.

Caution: When coming from the South there is a permanent long fishing net set up a little to the West of the harbor entrance, with no lights.

Entrance

Balchik is a port of entry for Bulgaria. For details see Entrance: Bulgaria.

If you are coming from the North (Romania) you will be called on VHF channel 16 by the Bulgarian border control authority when rounding Nos Kaliakra, requesting pertinent info. about boat and crew. They will also notify the border authorities in Balchik by telephone.

Berthing

The harbor now operates as a marina with floating docks. It provides good all-around shelter.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Marina Balchik

Marina Balchik/wiki/Balchik#Marina_Balchik
Marina icon Marina Balchik [[Balchik#Marina Balchik|Marina Balchik]] 43°24.204'N, 028°09.977'E
Port of Entry

The pontoons are suitable for yachts up to 12m. While longer yachts can use them in fair weather, in strong northerly winds it might be safer to try and find a berth alongside if available.

Depths are at least 2.5 m.

There are shower and WC facilities. Laundry. No security.

[email protected]; Mobile: +359 (889) 299 250; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 08

Anchorages

None.

Amenities

Facilities
Water At the floating docks
Electricity At the floating docks
Toilets In the marina
Showers In the marina
Laundry In the marina
Garbage ?
Supplies
Fuel Delivery can be arranged, ask at the marina office
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs Limited, ask at the marina office
Internet WiFi in many restaurants and cafés
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Basic provisions in the town.

Eating out

  • Kavatci
  • Dionysopoli

Transportation

  • Nearest airport is in Varna
  • Several busses per day to Varna (about 40 km)

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

The Balchik Botanical Gardens
  • Visit the the Balchik Botanical Gardens

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Bulgaria.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

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