Beli Bryag Cove
Бели бряг · White Shore Cove
43°16.9'N 28°06.2'E
Depth
4–9m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
90m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
90m
90m for good holding on sand/mud in 4–9m. A useful intermediate anchorage on the Varna–Balchik coastal passage. Exposed to the south — only use when south conditions are settled.
About This Anchorage
Beli Bryag ('White Shore') is a scenic coastal cove between Varna and Balchik, named for the distinctive white limestone and chalk cliffs that characterise this section of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. The cove is a practical halfway stop on the coastal passage northward from Varna toward Balchik and Kaliakra Cape, providing a lunch stop or short overnight rest in settled conditions. The white cliffs here are geologically similar to those of Kaliakra further north — the same Sarmatian limestone that forms the dramatic headlands of northeastern Bulgaria. The coastline is largely undeveloped and quiet, with access to small clifftop paths leading to village above. The water clarity in settled conditions is excellent for swimming.
Protected From
N · NW · W
Exposed To
S · SE · E
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchoring
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: No restrictions. Respect the shoreline — no fires on beach.
Hazards
- !Open to S, SE, E — only settle here in calm or northerly conditions
- !Limestone cliff faces — unstable in places; do not anchor close under cliffs
- !No facilities — self-sufficient provisioning required
Skipper's Tips
- →Perfect lunch stop on the Varna–Balchik coastal passage
- →The white cliff swimming is excellent in calm weather
- →Clifftop path leads to a small village above — short walk for local atmosphere
- →The white cliffs are dramatic at sunrise and sunset — worth timing your passage
Facilities
No facilities in cove. Small village above cliff accessible by path. Varna (15nm south) or Balchik (20nm north) for full provisioning.
Nearest provisions: Balchik (20nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
June–September. Transit anchorage and lunch stop on coastal passage. Settled conditions required.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
Set Your Anchor Alarm to 90m
On the Black Sea, NE winds and seiches can drag a poorly set anchor. Complete your entry formalities at Varna and then let Safety Anchor Alarm monitor your GPS position continuously while you rest.
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