Things to Do

Sozopol offers much more than a holiday on the beach. The town combines sea, history, nature and a rich summer cultural life.

🏖️ Beaches and sea adventures

The Central Beach and Harmani Beach are in the town itself, and nearby are some of the most popular beaches on the southern Black Sea coast – Kavatsite, Smokinya, Alepu, Gradina and Zlatna Ribka.

During the summer season you can enjoy a variety of water sports and sea adventures – jet skis, surfing and SUP, boat trips, fishing and other activities.

⚓ Old Sozopol

A walk through the Old Town is an essential part of any visit to Sozopol. The cobbled lanes, the traditional houses, the small galleries, the churches and the sea views create the town's unique atmosphere.

Here you will find the Archaeological Museum, the Art Gallery, the Ethnographic Museum and numerous historical and archaeological landmarks.

🌿 Ropotamo Nature Reserve

A short drive from Sozopol lies the Ropotamo reserve – one of the most beautiful natural places on the southern Black Sea coast.

One of the most popular attractions is the boat trip along the Ropotamo River through dense riverside vegetation, rock formations and a variety of birds and animals.

🏰 The "In Love with the Wind" Castle

In the nearby village of Ravadinovo you can visit the "In Love with the Wind" Castle – one of the most recognisable attractions in the area.

Right next to it is the Neptun Aquapark, suitable for children and adults alike, with numerous pools, water slides and relaxation areas.

🎭 FESTIVALS AND SUMMER EVENTS

In summer Sozopol becomes a stage for dozens of concerts, theatre performances, exhibitions, festivals and open-air events.

🎨 Apollonia Festival of the Arts

The Apollonia festival is one of the most significant cultural events in Bulgaria and takes place every year at the end of summer.

For several days Sozopol hosts concerts, theatre performances, cinema, literary evenings, exhibitions and meetings with popular Bulgarian and international artists.

🎶 "The Muses" International Festival

Every summer the international youth arts festival "The Muses" brings young performers from Bulgaria and abroad to Sozopol. The programme includes music, dance, theatre, exhibitions, concerts and a variety of artistic events.

☀️ A summer full of events

Sozopol's cultural calendar changes every year and throughout the summer season offers a variety of events – concerts, theatre, open-air cinema, folklore and international festivals, exhibitions, children's shows and art events.

Traditional events include the "Soleil" International Francophone Festival, various folklore and youth festivals and the celebrations for Sozopol's Day – St Marina, celebrated on 17 July.

Beach in the morning, a walk through the Old Town in the afternoon, a seafood dinner at sunset and a concert or play under the stars – in Sozopol there is always something to do.