Kosharitsa River Bay
Кошарица · Kosharitsa · Kosharitza river mouth
42°46.2'N 27°52.1'E
Depth
3–7m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
90m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
90m
90m for good holding on sand/mud in 3–7m. River sediment creates good mud deposits nearshore — better holding than pure sand. Open to NE — used in calm or westerly conditions.
About This Anchorage
The Kosharitsa River mouth creates a small delta bay on the central Bulgarian coast — an intimate anchorage between the developed resort of Obzor and the wild beach at Irakli. River mouth anchorages on the Black Sea are distinctive in character: the fresh water mixing with the sea creates a light lens effect in the water, and the reed beds at the river mouth shelter a wealth of birdlife. The Kosharitsa flows down from the Balkan foothills behind the coast — the wooded hills visible inland give this anchorage a more verdant backdrop than the open sea views from most Bulgarian coastal anchorages. This is a quiet, understated stopover for sailors who prefer undeveloped settings to resort towns — a practical overnight option when conditions are moderate and the NE isn't blowing hard.
Protected From
W · NW · SW
Exposed To
E · NE · N
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchoring
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: No restrictions on anchoring. River mouth reed beds — protected bird habitat; no motorboat entry into reed areas.
Hazards
- !Open to E and NE — moderate conditions required
- !River mouth sand bar — approach with care; depth may vary seasonally
- !Reed beds near river mouth — do not enter with motorboat
Skipper's Tips
- →Quiet and authentic — no tourist infrastructure at all
- →River mouth birdlife is excellent — herons, egrets, kingfishers
- →Good mud holding — better than most central coast anchorages
- →Useful transit stop between Obzor and Irakli
Facilities
No facilities. Small village of Kosharitsa accessible by walk (2km). Obzor (5nm) for provisions.
Nearest provisions: Obzor (5nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
June–September. Quiet transit anchorage. River mouth character makes this distinctive.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
Set Your Anchor Alarm to 90m
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