Bulgaria
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Bulgaria Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Bulgaria.
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| Capital: | Sofia 42°41′N, 23°19′E
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| Language: | Bulgarian |
| Currency: | Lev (BGN) |
| Timezone: | UTC+2
Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3) |
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On January 1 2007 Bulgaria joined the European Union.
Cruising the region
The Bulgarian coast on the Black Sea is over 125 nM and has more then 20 ports and small harbors.
Climate & Weather
The climate is similar to the Northern Mediterranean, with very hot summers, but colder winters. The prevailing winds of summer are north east, although there is a daily alternation of land and sea breezes.
Weather Forecasts
- 3 Maps to choose from - Wind Direction and Speed, Wave Direction and Height, Wave Period.
- This map is produced by the Turkish State Meteorological Service which also produces maps for the whole Black Sea and Mediterranean. Map of Regions
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2230 Constanta to Kefken Adasi
- 2231 Cape Kaliakra to Odessa
- 2399 Burgaski zaliv
- Turkish
- 10A Bati Kara Deniz (West Black Sea)
- 17 Kara Deniz; Romanya to Bulgaristan
- 18 Kara Deniz; Turkey-Bulgaristan
Note: C Map electronic charts lack depth details for some areas in Bulgaria. For example the Navionics electronic charts for the Danube and Nessebar are much more detailed than the C Map charts.
The harbors are easy to find, but several small fishing harbors may have fishing nets, so do approach with caution.
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Arrival/Departure procedures
An agent is not required. Yachts are no longer required to check in/out of each port once clearance has been completed.
Arrival
Clearance must be completed with Customs, Health, Immigration and Port Authority. Officials will usually visit the yacht on arrival and the crew must remain on board until formalities are completed. The formalities are not complicated, but passports and ship's papers may be retained until departure.
A certificate (Form A) will be issued at the first Port of Entry, valid for 6 months, and each section signed by the relevent officials. First Health officials, next the Border Police, then Customs and, finally, the Maritime Administration Office. If there are no changes to skipper or crew, then Form B will not be needed.
Departure
On departure from Bulgaria, Complete Form C and then follow the departure procedure at the Maritime Administration office and the Customs office. After which the form can then be authorised by the Border Police.
Customs and Immigration
Customs
Firearms must be declared and will be detained. Animals may be confined on board.
A customs declaration must be completed on arrival, where video cameras, personal computers and other valuables should be detailed.
Transit logs are now not required for Bulgaria (as at June 2011).
Yachts are free to travel in Bulgaria except for any restricted areas shown on charts.
Immigration
All visitors must have a passport valid for 3 months before expected departure.
Bulgaria is a member of the European Union but not part of the Schengen Agreement Area.
Visas are not required by nationals of the following countries for visit of up to 90 days within a period of 6 months :- The EU, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, USA, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Fees and Charges
There are no extra fees other then visa (if required) and harbor dues.
Restrictions
- Pets must have a Pet Passport, a current Health Certificate and Rabies Vaccination Certificate (valid at least 30 days prior to and not more than 6 months) and be be microchipped. Additional information from [www.bulgariatravel.org Bulgarian Website] or Email
- The export of articles of cultural, historical or artistic value is prohibited
- When sailing across the Bulgarian zone of the Danube, stops are forbidden at islands in the river or outside ports or other bases
Health and Security
Health
Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.
Security
Details?
Ports & Popular Stops
Ports
Key to icons: 
= Island, 
= Port of entry, 
= Marina, 
= Harbor, 
= Anchorage, 
= Needs data.
- Balchik
- Burgas or Burgaz
- Byala
- Golden Sands (Zlatni Piassatzi)
- Kavarna
- Kiten
- Neftochim1
- Nesebar
- Pomorie
- Primorsko
- Sozopol
- Sveti Vlas
- Tsarevo (Michurin)
- Varna
Notes:
- 1Very little information can be found
Offshore Islands
List islands and island groups belonging to this country. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given island, create a dedicated page for it (Island Template and/or Island Group Template).
Transportation
- International flights, except to Moscow, only from Sofia
- Domestic flights between major cities
- Good train service, but avoid local trains and use express trains (may need advance ticket)
- Good bus service
- Car rentals
Routes/Passages To/From
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Bulgaria
- Islands of Bulgaria
- Bulgarian Black Sea_Coast
- Transport in Bulgaria - see Sea Ports section.
- Danube See in particular "Modern navigation" section
- Rhine-Main-Danube Canal
- Danube Black Sea Canal
- History of Bulgaria
- Culture of Bulgaria
- Geography of Bulgaria
- Demographics of Bulgaria
- Religion of Bulgaria
References & Publications
- Nicky Allardice, Cruising Bulgaria and Romania, Imray Laurie Noris & Wilson, Cambridgeshire (Ist Edition 2006), ISBN 9780852889107
See also Black Sea.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --Istioploos 03:55, 11 April 2013 (BST)
See also Black Sea.
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