Costinești Bay
Costinesti anchorage · Costineşti roadstead
43°57.6'N 28°39.0'E
Depth
4–10m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
100m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
100m
100m for the open sandy roadstead. Allow extra scope in summer when afternoon thermal NE breezes develop. The sandy bottom holds well but the exposure to NE requires vigilance — increase alarm radius to 150m if NE winds are forecast.
About This Anchorage
Costinești is one of Romania's most beloved beach resort towns, historically popular with students and youth tourists since the communist era when it was deliberately developed as a low-cost holiday destination. The bay's gentle curve and long sandy beach have made it a summer institution for generations of Romanians. For visiting sailors, the roadstead off Costinești provides a fair-weather anchorage with the lively beach town accessible by dinghy — offering seafood restaurants, beach bars, and the unmistakable atmosphere of a Romanian summer resort at full tilt. The beach anchorage is exposed to NE in the classic Black Sea pattern, making it best suited to calm mornings and settled settled weather days. The town's Viking Disco — a legendary Romanian beach club operating since 1972 — is a cultural landmark worth visiting if in port.
Protected From
N · NW · W
Exposed To
E · NE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Swim zone — maintain adequate distance from beach in summer season. Pedalos and water sports craft operate in nearshore zone.
Hazards
- !Swim zone congestion in July–August — do not anchor within 200m of beach in peak season
- !NE exposure — can build rapidly in afternoon; leave early if NE forecast
Skipper's Tips
- →Excellent seafood restaurants near the beach — accessible by dinghy in calm conditions
- →Arrive early morning before afternoon NE breezes — set anchor securely and enjoy the town
- →Historic resort atmosphere makes this a worthwhile stop on a Romanian coastal passage
Facilities
Nearest provisions: Costinești town (0.5nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Peak season July–August — busy beach but good settled weather. September brings calmer seas and fewer crowds while remaining warm.
Recommended Anchor Types
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