The quieter old harbour town, south of the city.
Sozopol is ancient Apollonia: timber houses leaning over stone walls, fishing boats in two harbours, and a wooded shore beyond the town. It is softer and less crowded than Nessebar.
Come for an afternoon and stay for dinner by the water. The old town is small enough to wander without a plan.
- Getting there
- About 35 km south of Burgas; regular buses from the south bus station, roughly 40 minutes
- Cost
- Free to walk the old town
- Best time
- Late afternoon into the evening
Practical
Nearby
Sources
- Burgas Municipality — visitor information(third-party site)
Official city information on parks, the beach, the island line and municipal museums. Checked August 2026.