Sozopol

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	==Sozopol, Bulgaria==		==Sozopol, Bulgaria==
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-	|}{{TOCleft}}{{GreenText|Add here any background, cruising, and historical comments.}}	+	|}{{TOCleft}}[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.
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		+	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.
	==Local Weather==		==Local Weather==
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	==Charts==		==Charts==
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	==Radio Nets==		==Radio Nets==
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	==Approach and Navigation==		==Approach and Navigation==
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-	{{GreenText|Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.}}	+	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.
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		+	{{Warning}}Be aware of long fishing nets on the west side of Sveti Ivan, they also extend to the south of it.
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	==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==		==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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	==Berthing Options==		==Berthing Options==
-	{{GreenText|Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.}}	+	The harbor is operated as a marina.
	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===		===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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-	*	+	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.
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		+	: Sozopol Harbour , Sozopol 8130 , Bulgaria
		+	: Telephone:+359 550 24033
		+	: [http://www.marinasozopol.com Website]
		+	: [mailto:info@marinasozopol.com Email]
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		+	The marina is not completely finished. Harbor master's office, cafe, chandlery, and engineering services were planned for completion in 2012.
	===Anchorages===		===Anchorages===
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	==Offshore Islands and Groups==		==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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	==Yacht Repairs and Services==		==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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	====Marine Stores====		====Marine Stores====
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	====Repairs/Yards====		====Repairs/Yards====
-	*	+	The [[#Marina Port Sozopol|marina]] provides lift out, shore storage, and repairs.
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	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====		====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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	==Things to do Ashore==		==Things to do Ashore==
	====Tourism====		====Tourism====
-	{{GreenText|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}	+	[[Image:Bulgaria_Sozopol_House.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Traditional wooden house  - ''Click for larger view'']]
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		+	* Visit the reconstructed gate part of Sozopol's ancient fortifications
		+	* Small archaeological museum
		+	* Traditional houses in the old town
	====Grocery & Supply Stores====		====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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	====Eateries====		====Eateries====
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	====Internet/WiFi====		====Internet/WiFi====
-	{{MagentaText|Available?}}	+	At the [[#Marina Port Sozopol|marina]].
	====Laundry====		====Laundry====
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	====Motorbike & Car Rentals====		====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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	====Transportation====		====Transportation====
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	==External Links==		==External Links==
-	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sozopol Sozopol]	+	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sozopol Sozopol] - Wikepedia
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	==References & Publications==		==References & Publications==
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	====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====		====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':		''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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Sozopol, Bulgaria

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	42°25.2′N, 27°41.0′E
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Contents 1 Sozopol, Bulgaria 2 Local Weather 3 Charts 4 Radio Nets 5 Approach and Navigation 6 Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration) 7 Berthing Options 7.1 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 7.1.1 Marina Port Sozopol 7.2 Anchorages 8 Offshore Islands and Groups 9 Yacht Repairs and Services 9.1 Marine Stores 9.2 Repairs/Yards 9.3 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 10 Things to do Ashore 10.1 Tourism 10.2 Grocery & Supply Stores 10.3 Eateries 10.4 Internet/WiFi 10.5 Laundry 10.6 Motorbike & Car Rentals 10.7 Garbage Disposal 10.8 Transportation 11 Routes/Passages To/From 12 Cruiser's Friends 13 Forum Discussions 14 External Links 15 References & Publications 16 Personal Notes 16.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 17 Contributors to this page 18 Cruising Wiki Navigation

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.

Local Weather

See Bulgaria.

Charts

See Bulgaria.

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

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.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Sozopol is NOT a port of entry.

Berthing Options

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.

Sozopol Harbour , Sozopol 8130 , Bulgaria

Telephone:+359 550 24033

Website

Email

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.

Offshore Islands and Groups

• St. Ivan Island

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

Fuel

Fuel dock at the marina

Water

At the marina berths

Electricity

At the marina berths

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

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

• Sozopol - Wikepedia
• Sozopol - Noonsite

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 03:17, 10 April 2013 (BST)

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