St. Ivan Island lighthouse

The white lighthouse stands 9.2 meters tall on St. Ivan Island, marking the entrance to Burgas Bay along the Black Sea coast.

French engineers constructed the maritime navigation structure in 1911, during the final years of Ottoman control over the Bulgarian coastal region.

The lighthouse holds maritime significance for Bulgarian seafarers and continues the nautical tradition established by an ancient Roman lighthouse on the island.

Visitors can reach the lighthouse via boat services departing from Sozopol harbor, with transportation schedules varying according to weather conditions.

The lighthouse shares its location with archaeological remains of a 12th-century monastery and serves as a nesting ground for 72 bird species.

Location: St. Ivan Island

Inception: 1911

Height: 9.2 m

Address: St. Ivan Island, Bulgaria

GPS coordinates: 42.43840,27.69068

Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:04