Sozopol Holidays

Charming ancient town in sunny southern Bulgaria
Sozopol is situated 34 km south of Bulgaria’s coastal city Bourgas on a narrow rocky peninsula, jutting into the Black Sea. Originally founded in 610 by Miletian Greeks and first called Apollonia, this is probably the oldest, and certainly the most fascinating Bulgarian coastal town. Today this charming place is a sedate fishing village for much of the year. However Sozopol springs to life in the peak summer season - July and August - becoming a busy beach resort loved by local families and international holiday visitors. Sozopol has two sandy beaches, an ambient old town with distinctive 19th-century stone and wooden buildings, and a thriving new town, offering family accommodation, shops and amenities.

Holiday alongside artists and writers
Perhaps because of its rich cultural history, and stunning setting, Sozopol is extremely popular with both Bulgarians and overseas visitors. Bulgarian artists, writers and academics head here for inspiration and relaxation, and holiday makers based at the larger beach resorts of the Black Sea coast often make a point of visiting, as there is so much to see and do.

There is a good variety of accommodation - private rooms in the old town, and purpose-built hotels and apartments in and around the new town. In Sozopol you are offered a wide choice of restaurants, cafes and nightspots and there are two cinemas.

The sheltered old town beach is found in a horseshoe-shaped bay and has gently sloping waters ideal for small children, while the more exposed new town beach is further south, beyond the rocky headland. At Sozopol’s harbour you can watch local fishermen bring in their small catches and sell to restaurant buyers.

Holiday visitors enjoy strolling Sozopol old town’s cobblestone streets, observing the old architecture with its overhanging wooden upper storeys and bright red-tiled roofs. Several streets face onto the sea, providing the ideal spot for lunching outside or taking an evening drink. Mussels are a tasty local speciality.

Beautiful beaches beyond
Just 6 km south of  Sozopol is the beautiful beach of Dyuni. It is 4.5 km long and up to 100 m wide, boasting fine golden sand and dotted with natural dunes.

At Dyuni there’s a luxury holiday village catering for families and couples interested in this area of Bulgaria. Past Dyuni, the coast road leads to Arkutino swamp, 62 hectares of floating water lilies, irises and creeping liana vines. A few kilometers further south is the Ropotamo river nature reserve.

Weather in Sozopol
The weather conditions in Sozopol span a wide range from a hot and sunny 28C to freezing cold, seldom climbing above minus two. June, July, August and September are the hottest months, not unlike here. In July you’ll experience daytime temperatures averaging a lovely 25C. July heats up to 28C, the hottest month. August averages 27C and September 24C. In July and August the sea heats up to a wonderful 24C, perfect for comfortable swimming. See our average weather chart for Sozopol and you’ll notice that the temperatures follow much the same pattern as they do here in the UK, but they’re just a little bit more extreme. Average sunshine in Sozopol during summer is high, with around ten hours daily in July and August.

All-inclusive holidays in Sozopol
There are many fine ways to explore this excellent resort, but few match the simplicity and quality of an all-inclusive holiday. Hotels in the region are modern, with all of the facilities that you would expect from a resort in the Costa Brava. However, here you will discover an intriguing mix of modern and ancient, unusual for an all-inclusive holiday. The hotels will provide you with a spacious and clean room, with leisure facilities available should you need to wind down after a heard day sight-seeing. Your all-inclusive cheap holiday will be a great match for you and your family, ask at the hotel for kids clubs and activities for the younger members of the family. There are so many things to do in the area that fitting them into one all-inclusive family holiday is a task in itself.