Golden Sands

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Golden Sands or Zlatni Piassatzi (Bulgarian: Златни пясъци, Zlatni pyasatsi) is a major seaside resort town on the northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, adjacent to a national park of the same name in the municipality of Varna. Located 17 km north of downtown Varna, it is virtually connected to the city by a continuous swath of resorts and villa communities.

Weather

See also Bulgaria.

Charts

See Bulgaria.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The breakwater of Golden Sands can be seen form 1-2 nM offshore. But,

Danger: Monastery Reef is to the SE, but is marked by a buoy. Also, there are fishing nets, on poles, to the E of the breakwater.

The approach from the S is easier.

A few miles off, hail the marina on either VHF channel 77 or 16.

Entrance

Golden Sands is a port of entry to Bulgaria. The marina will arrange for the officials will come to the boat and clear it.

For clearance details see Bulgaria.

Berthing

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The marina personnel will direct you. There are laid mooring and pontoons. It is an excellent all-round shelter.

The marina has

Anchorages

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

See Varna.

Repairs/Yards

The marina can make repair arrangements.

See also Varna.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

Can ne arranged by the marina

Water

On the marina pontoons

Electricity

On the marina pontoons

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

• Visit the Golden Sands Nature Park
• Visit Varna
• Enjoy the lovely beech

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Stand along the beech with fruits, vegetables, beer, etc.

Eateries

• Lots of restaurants and cafés
• Chinese restaurant in the Zlatna Ribka hotel
• Golden Lion pub near the marina

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

?

Transportation

• Buses to Varna
• Small trams along the beech and promenade

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)

Links

• Zlatni Piassatzi at the Wikipedia
• Official Golden Sands website

References & Publications

See Bulgaria.

Comments

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