Balchik
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Balchik, Bulgaria (Port of Entry)
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This port is the most northerly port in Bulgaria and the best port to clear in if coming from Romania.
Local Weather
See Bulgaria.
Charts
See Bulgaria.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approach to Balchik is straight forward 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.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Balchik is a port of entry to 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.
For details see Bulgaria.
Berthing Options
The harbor now operates as marina with floating docks. It provides good all-round shelter.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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.
Anchorages
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Limited.
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
Limited, ask at the marina office.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Can be arranged, ask at the marina office
- Water
- At the floating docks
- Electricity
- At the floating docks
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
- Visit the the Balchik Botanical Gardens
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Basic provisions in the town
Eateries
- Kavatci
- Dionysopoli
Internet/WiFi
In many restaurants and cafés.
Laundry
At the marina.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
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
References & Publications
See Bulgaria.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --Istioploos 22:29, 8 April 2013 (BST)
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