The oldest of Bulgaria's coastal towns is located 34 kilometers south of Bourgas on a slender rocky peninsula.
This charming place is a popular tourist resort best known for its casual ambiance, two sandy beaches, and distinctive nineteenth-century stone and wood houses.
The first settlements belonged to the Thracian tribes. In 7th century BC colonisers settled there and called the town Apolon. The numerous finds are evidence that this small town used to be the tradе center of the whole of the Black sea coast. The town was ruined by the Romans and restored again in 18th century.

The Old town
A stroll along the old town's twisting, narrow cobblestone lanes reveals a host of National Revival-times houses, their stone foundations and overhanging upper stories of weathered wood. Sea-facing ‘Morski Skali’ and ‘Milet’ streets are lined with small restaurants and cafes, ideal for taking in the views while digging into a plate of tasty locally-raised midi (mussels).

Landmarks
Notable sights in the old town include the 17th century Holy Virgin Church and the church of St.Zosim.
Also, Sozopol's Archaeological museum which features a collection of amphoras, stone anchors, and model ships, as well as the Art gallery.
At the beginning of September each year there is a major international art festival called Apolonia.

Camping sites
Near the town of Sozopol are located the camping sites Kavatsite, Smokinya, Veselie, Zlatna ribka, Gradina.
They offer bungalows of different categories, sites for caravans, tents and cars.

Surrounding areas
The best beach in the area is at Dyuni resort village complex, six kilometers south of Sozopol. Past Dyuni, the coast road passes by the Arkutino swamp, a 62 hectare area of floating water lilies, irises and creeping liana vines. A few kilometers further south is the Ropotamo river nature reserve: tour boats routinely ply the verdant-rich lower stretch of the river to the sea. Very near is the famous island of Snakes.
To the north is the village of Chernomorets, which borders the Gradina camping site.