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Those who have been there have the destination “stunningly beautiful,” ‘magic’ and a ‘hidden gem,’ according to TripAdvisor reviews.

Best way to get to Sozopol

It might not be the easiest of places to get but it will be worth it in the long run. The best way to get there is to fly to Sofia from any UK airport.

In case you didn’t know Sofia is Bulgaria’s capital and you can to Sozopol from there. From the capital, on average you can pay around £27 for flights to Sofia but it all depends on the time of year.

Meanwhile, for other UK airports, the prices can vary from Birmingham to Sofia for £48, Dublin, £89, Bristol, £31, Liverpool, £63, and Manchester for £95 (at the time of writing.)

From Sofia, you can drive or get public transport such as a bus or train. A car journey will take you four hours while a bus journey (costing £20-35) will take six hours and 45 minutes, and a train ride (costing £7-£15) will take seven hours and 25 minutes.

When is the best time to visit Sozopol?

The best time to visit is between June and August with an average daily maximum of 29°C and an average low of 19°C.

At the other end of the scale, the cooler month is January with an average temperature of 5°C and an average low of -2°C.

What is there to do in Sozopol?

You can visit Cape Agalina which has stunning bays and rock formations and you can take in lovely views of the Black Sea.

Let’s not forget the Old Town where you can wander around the streets and look at the preserved Renaissance homes.

There’s plenty of natural beauty to admire at the Ropotamo Nature Reserve. It has often been described as ‘Bulgaria’s Amazon’. If that’s not your fancy then why not head to Neptun Aqua Park? This is for the water park lovers and you’re sure to get an adrenaline rush from it.