St. Anastasia Island

St. Anastasia is an island in the Burgas bay in the Black Sea. Between 1945 and 1990 the island was named Bolshevik. It is located 6.5 km southeastern from Burgas, between St. Anastasia cape and Atia cape. The island is formed of volcanic rocks, it is 12 m high and its area is 0.022 sq.m. In 1923 the island was turned into a concentration camp. An old dried up well is situated in the northern part of the island. The legend tells that many centuries ago a pirate treasure was hidden here. For centuries the island has been known as a hiding place of pirates, raving once in the Black Sea. A lot of treasure hunters have tried their chance there, but no one has ever found treasure. However, the legend attracts many tourists from all over the country and abroad each year. https://maps.app.goo.gl/FVMhy577KZD9RzVB6