Sozopol is a Bulgarian resort town 30 km away from Bourgas and 410 km from Sofia with a very impressive "pedigree". It was founded in the 6th century. BC. e. Greek colonialists on a small rocky peninsula, washed by the waters of the Black Sea. The epoch of the Bulgarian revival added its touches to the appearance of this town.
Now it is a favorite place of Bulgarian bohemia: artists, artists and musicians are attracted by the special atmosphere that reigns in Sozopol. Create its beautiful churches, ancient white houses with red tiles, stone alleys and narrow cobblestone streets, buried in the green of vines and figs, sandy beaches and romantic harbor, a huge variety of bars and discos.
In the vicinity of Sozopol lies the mouth of the river Ropotamo - a nature reserve, which is often called the local Amazon. Its shores are like real jungles - densely covered with ivy and wild grapes, snow-white lilies adorn the water, and where Ropotamo runs into the sea, you can meet dolphins and seals.
Two kilometers from the ancient part of Sozopol there is another miracle of nature - the largest island of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast - the island of Saint Ivan. Under the water near it there is a unique natural phenomenon - a stone forest, and on the island itself was built the monastery of St. Ivan Prodomos.
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How to get here
Sozopol is easily accessible by an international motorway that runs along the Black Sea coast and connects Bulgaria with Romania and Turkey. The road from Bourgas takes 30-40 minutes by car or by bus. 30 km south of Sozopol is an airfield serving small private aircraft.
To get to Sozopol it is possible and by sea - in the city there is a quay of regional significance, which is used both for passenger and goods transportations, and for entertaining and tourist trips.
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Climate
The climate in Sozopol is mild: moderately moist, close to the Mediterranean. Here four seasons are clearly expressed. Summer is usually hot, without rain. Winter is cold - the average temperature in January is -6 ° C. The most suitable time for rest: the beginning of May - the end of September, when the average air temperature is + 27 ... + 33 ° C, and water - + 25 ... + 28 ° C.
Beaches
In Sozopol three sandy beaches - "Central Beach" in the old part of the city, "Harmani Beach" - in the new and "Golden Fish" - 3 km to the north.
Hotels in Sozopol
In the resort of Sozopol, many small private 3 * and 2 * hotels and cottages with 2-3 rooms. Five-star hotels in total 2: Saint Thomas and Santa Marina, as well as several four-star hotels - Blue Orange, Green Life Beach Resort, Laguna beach and Martinez. In the vicinity of the city on quiet and clean beaches several camping sites are broken: "Goldfish", "Gradina", "Kavatsite" and "Smokinia."
Book popular Sozopol hotels at the best prices
| Villa List from 2 137 rubles Sozopol Yani Popov 5 | Blue Orange Beach Resort from 2 964 rubles Sozopol Gerenite Area | Lucky Beach Apartments from 2 068 rubles Sozopol Republikanska Str. |
| Hotel Radik from 1 792 rub. Sozopol 4 Republikanska Str. | Aquamarine Hotel from 965 rubles Sozopol 10, Ropotamo str | Villa Bizantium from 2 964 rubles Sozopol Area Santa Marina |
| Villi Sozopol from 1 723 rubles Sozopol 70 St. Cyril and St.Petersburg Methodius Street | Kavaler Hotel from 1 241 rubles Sozopol Yani Popov 21 Str | Guest House Olimpia from 1 034 rubles Sozopol 3 Izgrev Str. |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Sozopol
A beautiful green park with churches divides Sozopol into two parts: the old one on the peninsula, and the new one - "Harmanite". This name comes from the word "harman" - "current". Previously, there were many mills, but only one has survived to this day.
The old part of the resort is the most picturesque and interesting. This is a Bulgarian architectural reserve, under the auspices of UNESCO. The unique atmosphere in it is created by the churches of the era of the Bulgarian National Revival, the remnants of the fortress wall, old houses, national restaurants and a panoramic view of the sea.
Currently, only 2 churches have remained in Sozopol. The Church of St. George, built in 1828 on the site of the early Christian basilica is considered to be the largest in the city. His unique marble altar was given to the church from the ancient temple, built in this very place in 330 on the ruins of the Thracian sanctuary.
The church of St. Zosima was built in the middle of the XIX century. on the ruins of a medieval temple. It is believed that Zosim was a local medieval martyr, and therefore even today he is very popular in Sozopol.
In honor of the patroness of the city of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1969 the church of the Holy Virgin was restored in the city. Built in the 17th century, it is now a cultural monument under the protection of UNESCO.
Among other places of interest in Sozopol is the "old school" of the fish merchant Dimitar Laskaridis, which houses the art gallery, the house museum of Alexander Mutafov, one of the first Bulgarian seascapes, the "House with the Sun" by Anna Trendafilova, the "House of the Grandmother" Kukulisa Khadzhinikolova, where the editorial office of the local newspaper is located, the house of Marietta Stefanova, the house of Kreanoolui, the house of Lina Psaryanova (now the restaurant "Stenata"), the Metropolis House (now the medical center) and many other buildings of the 18th-19th centuries ., under the protection of the state .
Developments
Once a year Sozopol turns into a magical place with an exciting artistic atmosphere. In early September, there is a 10-day art festival in honor of the god Apollo. At the same time, Bulgarian and foreign artists, artists, singers, musicians, poets, dancers and spectators from all over the country come to see theater performances, films, art and photo exhibitions, folk dances, listen to songs and literary readings to the resort town. Photos of Sozopol (19)