Pasarel Island
# Pasarel Island

Pasarel Island (Bulgarian: остров Пасарел, romanized: ostrov Pasarel, IPA:) is an ice-free island in the Aitcho group on the west side of English Strait in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. The island is situated 900 m (980 yd) northwest of Barrientos Island, 1.35 km (0.84 mi) northeast of Sierra Island and 650 m (710 yd) southeast of Emeline Island. Extending 450 by 260 m (490 by 280 yd). The area was visited by early 19th century sealers.

Named after the settlement of Dolni (Lower) Pasarel in western Bulgaria.

## Location

Pasarel Island is located at 62°23′50″S 59°46′30″W﻿ / ﻿62.39722°S 59.77500°W﻿ / -62.39722; -59.77500. Bulgarian mapping in 2009.

