Sveta Anastasiya {Ostrov Bolshevik} Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Sveta Anastasiya {Ostrov Bolshevik} Lighthouse
This cylindrical white lighthouse, built in 1914, stands 12 meters tall on Sveta Anastasiya island. Its lantern is 22 meters above sea level, emitting a white or red light that flashes every 8 seconds. The station was first established in 1863, continuing a long history of marking this location. The island itself, located about 6 km east of Burgas, has previously served as a convent and a prison. The lighthouse's geographic range is 13.6 nautical miles. While the island is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for safe navigation in Burgas Bay, guiding vessels around the island. Its unique directional light provides specific warnings to mariners.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White/Red
- Interval
- 8s
- Raw Code
- Fl W or R 8s
- Focal Height
- 22m
- Geographic Range
- 13.6NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1914
Significant events: Station established 1863, Island served as a convent, Island later converted to a prison
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: round tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- Country
- 🇧🇬Bulgaria
- Region
- Burgas
- Sea Region
- Sveta Anastasiya, a small island in Burgas Bay, located about 6 km east southeast of the Burgas waterfront
- Latitude
- 42.4683°
- Longitude
- 27.5530°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Burgas(2.9 km)
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