Sozopol
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Sozopol (Bulgarian: Созопол, Greek: Sozopolis / Σωζόπολις) is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast.
Sozopol is said to be the oldest town on the Bulgaria Black Sea coast dating back to the Bronze Age, with a very well preserved old town. A favourite place for artists, its bohemian atmosphere, cobbled streets and sandy beaches make it very crowded in the summer with tourists.
Charts
See Bulgaria.
Weather
See Bulgaria.
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approach to Sozopol from the N is straight forward as long as you keep the island of Sveti Ivan a minum 0.5 nM to port and avoid the shallows. To approach from the S, proceed N arround the island, avoiding the shallows between the island and the harbor, and then approach from the N.
Warning: Be aware of long fishing nets on the west side of Sveti Ivan, they also extend to the south of it.
Entrance
Sozopol is NOT a port of entry.
Berthing
The harbor is operated as a marina.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Marina Port Sozopol
The marina is at the starbord side of the harbor. It provides good shelter. It has 330 berths for boats up to 25 m long, also it has a Fuel dock, a pump-out facility, laundry services, and WiFi. It is open 24 hr, 7 days/week. Harbour office
- Phone: +359 550 24033
- Fax: ??
- Email: [email protected]
- Web: http://www.marinasozopol.com
- Address: Sozopol Harbour , Sozopol 8130, Bulgaria
The marina is not completely finished. Harbor master's office, cafe, chandlery, and engineering services were planned for completion in 2012.
Anchorages
Yachts wishing to anchor will find a sheltered spot outside the harbor.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
The marina provides lift out, shore storage, and repairs.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
- Visit the reconstructed gate part of Sozopol's ancient fortifications
- Small archaeological museum
- Traditional houses in the old town
Grocery & Supply Stores
- In the new town
Eateries
- Many restaurants and cafés
Internet/WiFi
At the marina.
Laundry
At the marina.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
- Frequent buses to Burgaz
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
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Links
References & Publications
See Bulgaria.
Comments
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- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
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