Doris Cove

Doris Cove (Bulgarian: залив Дорис, romanized: zaliv Doris, IPA: [ˈzalif ˈdɔris]) is the 1.3 km wide cove indenting for 600 m the southwest coast of Greenwich Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica south of Oborishte Ridge and northwest of Ephraim Bluff. It is formed as a result of the retreat of Wulfila Glacier in the first two decades of 21st century. Bulgarian topographic survey Tangra 2004/05. The area was visited by early 19th century sealers.

The feature is named after the sea goddess Doris in Greek mythology.

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