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Sozopol

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Sozopol

The scent of Sozopol is a bled of sea-waves and oil paints. Sozopol is je town of artists-painters, musicians and actors. 2600 years ago Greek expatriates from Asia Minor, navigating around the Black Sea, noted the small peninsula surrounded by small islands and lagoons and decided to settle there. On the ruins of an abandoned Thracian settlement a new polis was founded – Apolonia Pontica which had the state status. They dedicated it to Apollo – the God protecting arts. Not before long, Apolonia Pontica became the biggest and also the richest polis on the entire Black Sea coast.

The best beach of the region is undoubtedly south of Sozopol – holiday village Dyuni. Situated in a bay, the shape of a large semi-circle, amidst the Ropotamo Natural Reserve, the resort of Dyuni offers the best possible conditions for rest and relaxation. The Saint Tomas Island or as the locals call it – the Snakes Island is the only place in Bulgaria where one can find naturally grown cacti. These were brought from Bratislava and planted here by the last Bulgarian king. They are Opuncia cacti and they overlook almost half of the territory of the Snakes Island and spread over half of the island, making is really difficult to pass. The beaches of Sozopol are the ideal complement to the romantic atmosphere of the town. The sand is find and mild, and the waves keep supplying guests with free souvenirs – cute sea shells. Fans of experience can go diving, while those in romantic mood would prefer a promenade onboard a small motorboat.