Burgas
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Burgas Port of Entry
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Burgas or Bourgas or Burgaz (Bulgarian: Бургас, pronounced: [burˈɡas]) it is Bulgaria's largest port and the second-largest city on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and the fourth-largest in Bulgaria after Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna, with a population of 200,271 inhabitants, according to the 2011 census. It is the capital of Burgas Province and an important industrial, transport, cultural and tourist center.
Charts
See Bulgaria.
Weather
See Bulgaria.
Passages
See Bulgaria.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
The approach to Burgas is straight forward and its breakwater can be easily seen from a distance.
Call the Port Authorities on VHF channel 11 on approach.
Entrance
Burgas is a port of entry for Bulgaria. For details see Entrance: Bulgaria.
The Port Control Office is situated on the 8th. floor of the tower with the radar antenna, by the dock gates. (NOTE: No lift after 3rd floor!). You must go here for departure clearance.
After clearance, a yacht can move to the yacht club.
Berthing
You can either moor at the Yacht Club or at an anchorage behind the commercial port.
Warning: While the harbor provides good shelter it can be uncomfortable due the wakes of the large commercial vessels.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Yacht Club Port Bourgas

The Yacht Club is immediately to starboard after passing the lighthouse at the entrance to the commercial harbor. Cruisers report that the moorings are in a poor state and generally for smaller yachts (no more than 12m). It may be advisable to drop your own anchor and back to the quay, but stand well off as wash from passing commercial traffic and swell can cause problems.
The club provides water, electricity, toilets and showers. Charges are based on sq.m (LOA x beam) and on a "day" starting at midnight. So a 1 night stay will be charged as 2 days. Ask about marine supplies and repairs.
Note: They count days from mdinight to midnight, this usually menas that spending 1 night you will be charged for 2.
- [email protected]; Tel: +359 (56) 876 896; Fax: +359 (56) 822 302; VHF channel XX
- Address: 1, Alexander Batenberg Street, Burgas 8000, Bulgaria
Anchorages
Behind Port
Amenities
Facilities
At the yacht club? | |
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Electricity | At the yacht club |
Toilets | At the yacht club |
Showers | At the yacht club |
Laundry | ? |
Garbage | Bin at the yacht club |
Supplies | |
Fuel | ? |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | ? |
Services | |
Repairs | The dock is used as a boatyard where repairs and boat building take place. Most repairs would be possible. Ask at the yacht club for further details and possible haul out.
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Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Provisions on a shopping mall at Aleksandrovska Street.
Eating out
On Aleksandrovska Street.
Transportation
- Domestic airport
- Railway station
- Ferry terminal
- Bus station
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
The Burgas Wetlands are highly recognized for their significance to biodiversity and as a resource pool for various products utilized by people.
- Lake Burgas is Bulgaria's largest lake and situated in the middle of the city
- The Atanasovo Lake is one of the two saltwater lakes in the Black Sea region and contains rare and representative examples of wetland habitats
- There is an archaeological museum
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
- Burgas at the Wikipedia
- Burgas at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
- Lake Burgas at the Wikipedia
References
See Bulgaria.
Comments
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- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --Istioploos
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