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Sozopol, our oldest Black Sea settlement, is located about 34 km. south of Burgas and about 160 km. from Varna. It is famous for its Bulgarian Renaissance architecture, picturesque old houses and narrow paved streets, fit for romantic walks. The cosy restaurants, coffee and sweet shops along the seaside pathway offer a beautiful view towards Sozopol’s rocky shores. It’s there that visitors can enjoy the magnificent horizon at sunset.
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The town is a lively cultural center and a favored place for artistic natures. In September the traditional cultural festival “Apollonia” is held in Sozopol.
Regular boat trips connect the town with the St.Peter and St.Ivan (St.John) islands, both popular tourist destinations.
In the immediate vicinity of Sozopol, along a wide beach strip, are located the”Zlatna Ribka”(“Golden Fish”), ”Gradina”(”Garden”), ”Kavatsi, and ”Smokinia”(“Fig”) resorts. Just 6 km. away from Sozopol is the “Duni”(“Dunes”) resort, enticing with its baeach, dining facilities and various attractions and services for tourists.
Beyond”Duni” is the “Arkutino”preserve, a swamp covered with water-lilies and irises.Nearby the Arkutino bay is the famous”Zmiiski ostrov”(“Snake Island”) preserve, attractive with its virgin beach.
A few kilometers away from Sozopol is Ropotamo River, famous for its wonderful virgin nature.The “Ropotamo”reserve, created in 1992 just 12 km. south of Sozopol along the lower Ropotamo River, is famous for its beautiful water-lilies and ash-trees. Here is also one of the impressive rock formations in Bulgaria – the “Lion head”.
Nowadays Sozopol is a national and international holiday center attracting tourists from Great Britain, Germany, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, France. The artistic atmosphere makes it the most favourite tourist destination. |
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