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Reka Kamchia Lighthouse

🇧🇬Bliznatsi, BGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Reka Kamchia Lighthouse

Also known as: Reka Kamchia (Kamchia River)

Built in 1932, the Reka Kamchia lighthouse stands on a bluff north of the Kamchia River mouth in Bulgaria's Varna region. It is a 18-meter-tall square pyramidal skeletal tower. The structure features a slatted daymark painted with black and white horizontal bands. This lighthouse is located in the Dolni Chiflik municipality, near the village of Bliznatsi. The nearest port is Varna, situated 10.1 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse historically marked the entrance to the Kamchia River from the Black Sea, aiding navigation for vessels.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower carrying a slatted daymark colored in black and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Bliznatsi
Country
🇧🇬Bulgaria
Region
Varna
Sea Region
on a bluff above the north side of the mouth of the Kamchia River in the Dolni Chiflik municipality, Bulgaria
Latitude
43.0254°
Longitude
27.8889°

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Construction & History

Year Built
1932

Significant events: Built in 1932

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Varna(10.1 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Reka Kamchia Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Reka Kamchia Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Varna at 10.2 NM to the N. Other ports served include Ignatievo (14.5 NM NNW), Varna-Zapad (14.6 NM NW), Nessebar (23 NM SSW), Balchik (25.5 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Reka Kamchia Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Reka Kamchia Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Reka Kamchia Lighthouse?+
Reka Kamchia Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Reka Kamchia Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Reka Kamchia Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.