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{{IsPartOf|Black Sea|Bulgaria}} | {{IsPartOf|Black Sea|Bulgaria}} | ||
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| + | | lat= 42.42| lon=27.68333 | ||
| + | | name= Sozopol | ||
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| image= Bulgaria_Sozopol_s.jpg | | image= Bulgaria_Sozopol_s.jpg | ||
| - | | imagetext= Satellite view of Sozopol | + | | imagetext= Satellite view of Sozopol |
| - | + | | summary= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sozopol Sozopol] (Bulgarian: Созопол, Greek: Sozopolis / Σωζόπολις) is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of [[Burgas]] on the southern Bulgarian [[Black Sea]] Coast. | |
| - | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sozopol 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 | + | 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 favorite place for artists, its bohemian atmosphere, cobbled streets and sandy beaches make it very crowded in the summer with tourists. |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
''See [[Bulgaria#Charts|Bulgaria]]''. | ''See [[Bulgaria#Charts|Bulgaria]]''. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Weather== |
| - | + | ''See [[Bulgaria#Weather|Bulgaria]]''. | |
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| - | '' | + | ==Passages== |
| + | ''See [[Bulgaria#Passages|Bulgaria]]''. | ||
==Islands== | ==Islands== | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Ivan_Island St. Ivan Island] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Ivan_Island St. Ivan Island] | ||
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| + | ==Communication== | ||
| + | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | ||
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| + | Sozopol marina is at VHF 88. The marina is well protected by all winds. Usually there are free berths except in some days in August. | ||
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| + | https://marinasozopol.com/en/ | ||
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| + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
| - | The approach to Sozopol from the N is | + | The approach to Sozopol from the N is straightforward as long as you keep the island of Sveti Ivan a minimum 0.5 nM to port and avoid the shallows. To approach from the S, proceed N around 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. | {{Warning}}Be aware of long fishing nets on the west side of Sveti Ivan, they also extend to the south of it. | ||
==Entrance== | ==Entrance== | ||
| - | Sozopol is '''NOT''' a port of entry. | + | '''Sozopol''' is '''NOT''' a port of entry. |
| - | ==Berthing | + | ==Berthing== |
The harbor is operated as a marina. | The harbor is operated as a marina. | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
| - | ====Marina Port Sozopol==== | + | {{poi | lat= 42.42098|lon=27.69024 |
| - | The marina is at the starbord side of the harbor. It provides good shelter. It has | + | | type= marina |
| - | + | | name= Marina Port Sozopol | |
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| - | + | | url = https://marinasozopol.com/en/ | |
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| - | + | | text= The marina is at the starbord side of the harbor. It provides good shelter. It has 243 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. | |
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| + | Harbor master's office, cafe, chandlery, and engineering services were planned for completion in 2012. | ||
| + | : {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|359|550|24 033}}; Mobile: {{mob|359|885|546 882}}; VHF channel XX | ||
| + | : Address: Sozopol Harbour , Sozopol 8130, Bulgaria | ||
| + | : Hours: Monday to Saturday 8:00 - 17:00 | ||
| + | : Prices: ''For the latest prices see [https://marinasozopol.com/en/prices Price Listing]'' | ||
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| - | + | ==Anchorages== | |
Yachts wishing to anchor will find a sheltered spot outside the harbor. | Yachts wishing to anchor will find a sheltered spot outside the harbor. | ||
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| - | + | |header|Facilities | |
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| - | + | |Water| At the [[#Marina Port Sozopol|marina]] berths | |
| - | + | |Electricity| At the [[#Marina Port Sozopol|marina]] berths | |
| - | + | |Toilets| At the [[#Marina Port Sozopol|marina]] berths | |
| - | + | |Showers| At the [[#Marina Port Sozopol|marina]] berths | |
| - | + | |Laundry| At the [[#Marina Port Sozopol|marina]] berths | |
| - | + | |Garbage| Bins at the [[#Marina Port Sozopol|marina]] | |
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| - | + | |header|Supplies | |
| - | + | |Fuel| Fuel dock at the [[#Marina Port Sozopol|marina]] | |
| - | {{ | + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} |
| - | + | |Chandlers| At the [[#Marina Port Sozopol|marina]] | |
| - | + | |header|Services | |
| - | + | |Repairs| The [[#Marina Port Sozopol|marina]] provides lift out, shore storage, and repairs | |
| - | + | |Internet|WiFi at the [[#Marina Port Sozopol|marina]] | |
| + | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
| - | + | In the new town. | |
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| - | == | + | ==Eating out== |
| - | + | Many restaurants and cafés. | |
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* Frequent buses to [[Burgaz]] | * Frequent buses to [[Burgaz]] | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Tourism== |
| - | {{ | + | {{Image right|Bulgaria_Sozopol_House.jpg |Traditional wooden house }} |
| - | * | + | {{Image right|Bulgaria_Sozopol_Gate.jpg |Ancient gate of Sozopol }} |
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| + | * Visit the reconstructed gate part of Sozopol's ancient fortifications | ||
| + | * Small archaeological museum | ||
| + | * Traditional houses in the old town | ||
| - | == | + | ==Friends== |
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Forums== |
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* {{wikipedia}} | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
| - | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Bulgaria/Sozopol | + | * {{Wikivoyage}} |
| + | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Bulgaria/Sozopol Noonsite] | ||
| - | ==References | + | ==References== |
| - | ''See [[Bulgaria#References | + | ''See [[Bulgaria#References|Bulgaria]]''. |
{{Comments}} | {{Comments}} | ||
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* Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) {{Istioploos2}} | * Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) {{Istioploos2}} | ||
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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 favorite 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
See Bulgaria.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Sozopol marina is at VHF 88. The marina is well protected by all winds. Usually there are free berths except in some days in August.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approach to Sozopol from the N is straightforward as long as you keep the island of Sveti Ivan a minimum 0.5 nM to port and avoid the shallows. To approach from the S, proceed N around 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 243 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.
Harbor master's office, cafe, chandlery, and engineering services were planned for completion in 2012.
- [email protected]; Tel: +359 (550) 24 033; Mobile: +359 (885) 546 882; VHF channel XX
- Address: Sozopol Harbour , Sozopol 8130, Bulgaria
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 8:00 - 17:00
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Anchorages
Yachts wishing to anchor will find a sheltered spot outside the harbor.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | At the marina berths |
| Electricity | At the marina berths |
| Toilets | At the marina berths |
| Showers | At the marina berths |
| Laundry | At the marina berths |
| Garbage | Bins at the marina |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel dock at the marina |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | At the marina |
| Services | |
| Repairs | The marina provides lift out, shore storage, and repairs |
| Internet | WiFi at the marina |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
In the new town.
Eating out
Many restaurants and cafés.
Transportation
- Frequent buses to Burgaz
Tourism
- Visit the reconstructed gate part of Sozopol's ancient fortifications
- Small archaeological museum
- Traditional houses in the old town
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
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