Sozopol, on the Black Sea in Burgas Province, is the centre of Sozopol Municipality. The old town sits on a peninsula about 35 km south of Burgas. In antiquity the place was Apollonia Pontica.

Population in Sozopol

NSI, 31 December 2025: the town of Sozopol 4,484 (2,184 men and 2,300 women). A summer visitor count was not on that table.

Internet Speed in Sozopol

A1 Net lists home fibre at 300 Mbps with a monthly fee of 8.99 EUR, and 9.99 EUR until the end of the contract. The page is a national tariff, not a measurement taken in Sozopol.

Currency & Banking in Sozopol

Euro since 1 January 2026. ECB reference on 19 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, so 1 USD = 0.8909 EUR. FCDO: the lev was accepted until 31 January 2026 and could be exchanged free at banks until 30 June 2026. Cards and ATMs work in banks and hotels.

Quality varies by region: good in many mountain areas; avoid drinking tap water in North Bulgaria and near the seaside. Mineral springs are common.

230 V, 50 Hz; Type C/F (Europlug/Schuko), as in the Bulgaria country prep.

A1 Holiday Plus prepaid starter, recommended price 3.07 EUR (Trio SIM): 1,500 MB and 30 minutes for 10 days. Register it in an A1 shop or partner store. The Holiday Plus add-on is 15.33 EUR for 5,000 MB for 30 days; the separate A1 Prepaid Data card add-on is 15.33 EUR for 9,000 MB for 30 days.

Banking for Expats in Sozopol

Major cards and ATMs work in banks and hotels. A named expat current-account branch was not on the FCDO page.

Accommodation in Sozopol

A two-room apartment of 55 m2 at 75 Yuzhna Street, Budzhaka, was listed at 215 EUR for the winter season. The ad was updated on 14 October 2026 and describes a small complex with a pool and parking. Wikivoyage says the old town is the place to stay in season, and that camping around the town is common.

Cashless Friendly in Sozopol

Major credit and debit cards are accepted in most banks and hotels, and most ATMs take international cards. Wikivoyage says to agree a taxi fare first, because short trips are often marked up.

Short Term Rentals in Sozopol

The priced stay opened this pass is the Budzhaka apartment at 215 EUR for the winter season, updated 14 October 2026. A nightly rate was not on that ad. Wikivoyage says camping around the town is popular with backpackers.

Budget Accommodation in Sozopol

Wikivoyage says camping around the town is popular with young travellers and backpackers. A 2026 hostel price in Sozopol was not on that page.

Best Area to Stay for Tourists in Sozopol

The old town on the peninsula, an architectural and historical reserve since 1965, with the wooden houses, the south fortress wall and the churches. Wikivoyage says this is where you feel the town.

Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads in Sozopol

The priced long let opened this pass is in Budzhaka, 75 Yuzhna Street, a two-room apartment at 215 EUR for the winter season, updated 14 October 2026. The old town is cobbled and aimed at visitors. No coworking desk in the town was opened.

Best Coworking Space in Sozopol

No coworking operator in Sozopol was opened. The nearest confirmed desk is Burgas.Space, 5 Kiril and Metodii Street, Burgas, about 35 km north. The site still prints lev: a flex desk is 69.99 BGN a month with round-the-clock access. At the fixed rate 1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN that is about 35.79 EUR.

Best Taxi/Ride App in Sozopol

Wikivoyage says taxis wait by the beach and outside clubs late at night, and that a short trip is often priced two or three times the local fare. Agree the price before you get in. A ride-hailing app for the town was not on that page.

Best Beach Nearby in Sozopol

Wikivoyage says the town has a beach, and describes a rocky swim spot in the old town: past the old school, over the car park, and down a path to the sea. A named beach with a measured distance was not on that page.

Top Regional Airline in Sozopol

Bulgaria Air. The airport operator said on 26 March 2026 that Sofia-Burgas would resume at the start of June, four times a week, then daily from the end of June. Flights use Burgas Airport. Wikipedia puts Sozopol about 35 km south of Burgas. Most of the programme is seasonal.

Top International Airline in Sozopol

Ryanair and Wizz Air on the summer 2026 programme published on 26 March 2026. Ryanair named Rome from May, plus Dublin, Krakow, Warsaw Modlin and London Luton, then Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Kaunas, Gdansk and Poznan from June. Wizz Air named London Luton and Warsaw from May, then Budapest, Gdansk, Katowice and Lublin, plus Radom from 21 July. The airport is Burgas, not in Sozopol.

Highway Access in Sozopol

Trakia motorway (A1) runs 360 km from Sofia to Burgas. The last section opened on 15 July 2013. Wikivoyage puts the drive from Burgas on to Sozopol at 35 km.

Main Train/Transit Hub in Sozopol

Sozopol has no railway station on the pages opened this pass. Burgas central station, 1 Ivan Vazov, is the rail hub, and Wikipedia puts the town about 35 km south of Burgas. Wikivoyage says buses run from Burgas.

Public Transport Passes in Sozopol

The Burgasbus sheet of euro fares from 1 January 2026 lists a single from Burgas to Sozopol at 3.37 EUR. A monthly pass for that ride was not on the sheet.

Regional Travel in Sozopol

Burgasbus lists Sozopol at 3.37 EUR one way from Burgas on the euro tariff from 1 January 2026. Wikivoyage says buses also run from elsewhere in Bulgaria in summer, and that the drive from Burgas is 35 km. A ferry fare was not on those pages.

Historic Buildings in Sozopol

The Revival wooden houses of the old town, with a stone ground floor and a timber upper floor that projects as an oriel. The museum names the House of Anna Trendafilova, in the northwest of the old town, as a monument of national importance.

Must-See Landmarks in Sozopol

The south fortress wall at the entrance of the old town, a late-antique wall with the southern gate between two U-shaped towers. The museum places a church of St Nicholas in front of that gate. OpenStreetMap maps the wall in the old town.

Museums & Art Venues in Sozopol

Archaeological Museum Sozopol, 3 Khan Krum square, phone 0550 22226, established in 1961. The site says it holds the richest collection of ancient Greek vases in Bulgaria and hosts Apollonia concerts. OpenStreetMap places the building on Kraybrezhna.

Historical Sites in Sozopol

The medieval monastery of St John the Baptist on St Ivan island, in Sozopol bay. In 2010 a marble reliquary was found under the altar, with an inscription dated 24 June for the birth of St John the Baptist. OpenStreetMap maps the island.

Religious Sites in Sozopol

Church of St Great Martyr George in the old town. A Greek donor inscription says it was rebuilt from the ground in 1697. The museum says the complex holds relics of St John the Baptist, a particle of the Holy Cross, and chrism from the tomb of St Nicholas.

Annual Events in Sozopol

Apollonia Festival of Arts. The 2026 edition ran from 27 August to 6 September, the 42nd year, with more than 70 events and more than 700 participants: classical, folklore, jazz, pop and rock concerts, theatre, film, exhibitions and literary evenings. The site says the next edition is in 2027. Wikipedia says the festival has been held since 1984.

Cultural Districts in Sozopol

The old town, declared an architectural and historical reserve in 1965. The museum says more than 80 Revival houses remain, on narrow cobbled streets. The new town is on the mainland side of the isthmus.

Theater Venues in Sozopol

Wikivoyage names an amphitheatre in the old town. The museum says the Church of St Cyril and Methodius, built in 1889 in the Sea Garden, has been used as a concert hall during Apollonia. A 2026 performance calendar apart from the festival was not on those pages.

Music Scene in Sozopol

Apollonia, 27 August to 6 September 2026, programmed classical, folklore, jazz, pop and rock concerts, including chamber concerts at the Archaeological Museum. A year-round club stage was not on the festival site.

Art Galleries in Sozopol

Sozopol Art Gallery, established in 1991, in the Old School, an architectural monument. The permanent show runs over two floors and has more than 300 works, including marine paintings by Alexander Mutafov.

Local Heritage in Sozopol

The town was Apollonia, then Sozopolis. Wikipedia says the anchor was the symbol of the polis on its coins from the 6th century BC. The museum says the name Sozopolis, city of salvation, was applied after the 4th century AD to towns formerly called Apollonia.

Best Hospital in Sozopol

UMBAL Burgas, bul. Stefan Stambolov 73. The contacts page lists an emergency reception and says emergencies use 112. Switchboard *7070. Wikipedia puts Sozopol about 35 km south of Burgas, which is not a door-to-door distance.

Gyms & Fitness Centers in Sozopol

No gym price in Sozopol was opened. Next Level Grand Plaza Burgas, 31 Transportna, lists Pro 1 Club at 28.90 EUR a month for one club on a 12-month agreement. Wikipedia puts Sozopol about 35 km south of Burgas.

Best Food Delivery App in Sozopol

Glovo lists Burgas and Slanchev Bryag (Sunny Beach). Sozopol itself is not on that city list.

Best Local Dish to Try in Sozopol

Seafood at Kirik, opposite the marine base, under a fig tree. Wikivoyage names marinated fish, roasted mackerel with lemon and fennel, octopus salad and tsaganaki clams. A 2026 menu price was not on that page.

Grocery Delivery in Sozopol

Glovo does not list Sozopol. Its city list does include Burgas and Sunny Beach, so a grocery order depends on those cities rather than a Sozopol shop page.

Bar/Nightlife Area in Sozopol

Wikivoyage says many restaurants in the new town and the old town also work as nightclubs, and that you should ask when people start arriving if you only want dinner. A named street of bars was not on that page.

Nearby Nature Escapes in Sozopol

The lower Ropotamo, which Wikipedia says has been a protected area since 1940 and forms part of the Ropotamo Reserve, with a wide mouth on the Black Sea. A kilometre distance from Sozopol was not on that page.

National Parks Nearby in Sozopol

Strandzha Nature Park, in the southeast of Burgas Province, covers 1,161 km2 and was established in 1995. It is a nature park, IUCN category V, with the nearest towns given as Malko Tarnovo and Ahtopol. It is not one of the three national parks (Rila, Pirin and Central Balkan).

Cycling/Walking Paths in Sozopol

Wikivoyage says Sozopol is small and that walking is the way to get around. A measured coastal path length was not on that page.

Scenic Viewpoints in Sozopol

The old-town peninsula, joined to the mainland by a narrow isthmus. Wikivoyage also points to the rocks below the old school, looking over the sea.

Birdwatching Locations in Sozopol

Poda Protected Area, on the main road between Burgas and Sozopol at the southern edge of Burgas. The Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds says 321 bird species have been recorded there on about 1 km2, and that the centre lends binoculars.

Parcel Delivery Service in Sozopol

Econt is a national courier. Its English homepage is a web app and did not list a Sozopol desk in the page text.

Corporate Tax in Sozopol

10% on taxable corporate profit. PwC overview, reviewed 2 August 2026.

Dividend Withholding Tax in Sozopol

5% withholding on dividends to non-residents. The same overview shows 0% when the dividend is paid to an EU company. Reviewed 2 August 2026.

Tax System in Sozopol

Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on Bulgarian-source income. Residence is more than 183 days in any 12 months, a permanent address if the centre of vital interests is also here, or that centre of vital interests. The personal rate is a flat 10%.

Highest Income Tax Bracket in Sozopol

10% flat on personal income. There is no higher bracket. PwC notes some exceptions to the flat rate.

20% standard VAT. PwC overview, reviewed 2 August 2026.

Sozopol Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information

Researched Updated Oct 28, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City: Sozopol, on the Black Sea in Burgas Province, is the centre of Sozopol Municipality. The old town sits on a peninsula about 35 km south of Burgas. In antiquity the place was Apollonia Pontica. 2 3
Population: NSI, 31 December 2025: the town of Sozopol 4,484 (2,184 men and 2,300 women). A summer visitor count was not on that table. 1
Internet Speed: A1 Net lists home fibre at 300 Mbps with a monthly fee of 8.99 EUR, and 9.99 EUR until the end of the contract. The page is a national tariff, not a measurement taken in Sozopol. 11
Currency & Banking: Euro since 1 January 2026. ECB reference on 19 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, so 1 USD = 0.8909 EUR. FCDO: the lev was accepted until 31 January 2026 and could be exchanged free at banks until 30 June 2026. Cards and ATMs work in banks and hotels. 7 9
Tap Water: Quality varies by region: good in many mountain areas; avoid drinking tap water in North Bulgaria and near the seaside. Mineral springs are common. 10
Power: 230 V, 50 Hz; Type C/F (Europlug/Schuko), as in the Bulgaria country prep. 8
SIM Card: A1 Holiday Plus prepaid starter, recommended price 3.07 EUR (Trio SIM): 1,500 MB and 30 minutes for 10 days. Register it in an A1 shop or partner store. The Holiday Plus add-on is 15.33 EUR for 5,000 MB for 30 days; the separate A1 Prepaid Data card add-on is 15.33 EUR for 9,000 MB for 30 days. 4 5 6
Banking for Expats: Major cards and ATMs work in banks and hotels. A named expat current-account branch was not on the FCDO page. 7
Accommodation: A two-room apartment of 55 m2 at 75 Yuzhna Street, Budzhaka, was listed at 215 EUR for the winter season. The ad was updated on 14 October 2026 and describes a small complex with a pool and parking. Wikivoyage says the old town is the place to stay in season, and that camping around the town is common. 12 3
Cashless Friendly: Major credit and debit cards are accepted in most banks and hotels, and most ATMs take international cards. Wikivoyage says to agree a taxi fare first, because short trips are often marked up. 7 3
Short Term Rentals: The priced stay opened this pass is the Budzhaka apartment at 215 EUR for the winter season, updated 14 October 2026. A nightly rate was not on that ad. Wikivoyage says camping around the town is popular with backpackers. 12 3
Budget Accommodation: Wikivoyage says camping around the town is popular with young travellers and backpackers. A 2026 hostel price in Sozopol was not on that page. 3
Best Area to Stay for Tourists: The old town on the peninsula, an architectural and historical reserve since 1965, with the wooden houses, the south fortress wall and the churches. Wikivoyage says this is where you feel the town. 25 3
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads: The priced long let opened this pass is in Budzhaka, 75 Yuzhna Street, a two-room apartment at 215 EUR for the winter season, updated 14 October 2026. The old town is cobbled and aimed at visitors. No coworking desk in the town was opened. 12 3 13

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space: No coworking operator in Sozopol was opened. The nearest confirmed desk is Burgas.Space, 5 Kiril and Metodii Street, Burgas, about 35 km north. The site still prints lev: a flex desk is 69.99 BGN a month with round-the-clock access. At the fixed rate 1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN that is about 35.79 EUR. 13 2

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App: Wikivoyage says taxis wait by the beach and outside clubs late at night, and that a short trip is often priced two or three times the local fare. Agree the price before you get in. A ride-hailing app for the town was not on that page. 3
Best Beach Nearby: Wikivoyage says the town has a beach, and describes a rocky swim spot in the old town: past the old school, over the car park, and down a path to the sea. A named beach with a measured distance was not on that page. 3
Top Regional Airline: Bulgaria Air. The airport operator said on 26 March 2026 that Sofia-Burgas would resume at the start of June, four times a week, then daily from the end of June. Flights use Burgas Airport. Wikipedia puts Sozopol about 35 km south of Burgas. Most of the programme is seasonal. 15 2
Top International Airline: Ryanair and Wizz Air on the summer 2026 programme published on 26 March 2026. Ryanair named Rome from May, plus Dublin, Krakow, Warsaw Modlin and London Luton, then Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Kaunas, Gdansk and Poznan from June. Wizz Air named London Luton and Warsaw from May, then Budapest, Gdansk, Katowice and Lublin, plus Radom from 21 July. The airport is Burgas, not in Sozopol. 15
Highway Access: Trakia motorway (A1) runs 360 km from Sofia to Burgas. The last section opened on 15 July 2013. Wikivoyage puts the drive from Burgas on to Sozopol at 35 km. 16 3
Main Train/Transit Hub: Sozopol has no railway station on the pages opened this pass. Burgas central station, 1 Ivan Vazov, is the rail hub, and Wikipedia puts the town about 35 km south of Burgas. Wikivoyage says buses run from Burgas. 2 3 40
Public Transport Passes: The Burgasbus sheet of euro fares from 1 January 2026 lists a single from Burgas to Sozopol at 3.37 EUR. A monthly pass for that ride was not on the sheet. 14
Regional Travel: Burgasbus lists Sozopol at 3.37 EUR one way from Burgas on the euro tariff from 1 January 2026. Wikivoyage says buses also run from elsewhere in Bulgaria in summer, and that the drive from Burgas is 35 km. A ferry fare was not on those pages. 14 3

Culture and Attractions

Historic Buildings: The Revival wooden houses of the old town, with a stone ground floor and a timber upper floor that projects as an oriel. The museum names the House of Anna Trendafilova, in the northwest of the old town, as a monument of national importance. 25 2
Must-See Landmarks: The south fortress wall at the entrance of the old town, a late-antique wall with the southern gate between two U-shaped towers. The museum places a church of St Nicholas in front of that gate. OpenStreetMap maps the wall in the old town. 21 41
Museums & Art Venues: Archaeological Museum Sozopol, 3 Khan Krum square, phone 0550 22226, established in 1961. The site says it holds the richest collection of ancient Greek vases in Bulgaria and hosts Apollonia concerts. OpenStreetMap places the building on Kraybrezhna. 20 39
Historical Sites: The medieval monastery of St John the Baptist on St Ivan island, in Sozopol bay. In 2010 a marble reliquary was found under the altar, with an inscription dated 24 June for the birth of St John the Baptist. OpenStreetMap maps the island. 23 42
Religious Sites: Church of St Great Martyr George in the old town. A Greek donor inscription says it was rebuilt from the ground in 1697. The museum says the complex holds relics of St John the Baptist, a particle of the Holy Cross, and chrism from the tomb of St Nicholas. 22
Annual Events: Apollonia Festival of Arts. The 2026 edition ran from 27 August to 6 September, the 42nd year, with more than 70 events and more than 700 participants: classical, folklore, jazz, pop and rock concerts, theatre, film, exhibitions and literary evenings. The site says the next edition is in 2027. Wikipedia says the festival has been held since 1984. 24 2
Cultural Districts: The old town, declared an architectural and historical reserve in 1965. The museum says more than 80 Revival houses remain, on narrow cobbled streets. The new town is on the mainland side of the isthmus. 25 3
Theater Venues: Wikivoyage names an amphitheatre in the old town. The museum says the Church of St Cyril and Methodius, built in 1889 in the Sea Garden, has been used as a concert hall during Apollonia. A 2026 performance calendar apart from the festival was not on those pages. 3 22 24
Music Scene: Apollonia, 27 August to 6 September 2026, programmed classical, folklore, jazz, pop and rock concerts, including chamber concerts at the Archaeological Museum. A year-round club stage was not on the festival site. 24 20
Art Galleries: Sozopol Art Gallery, established in 1991, in the Old School, an architectural monument. The permanent show runs over two floors and has more than 300 works, including marine paintings by Alexander Mutafov. 26
Local Heritage: The town was Apollonia, then Sozopolis. Wikipedia says the anchor was the symbol of the polis on its coins from the 6th century BC. The museum says the name Sozopolis, city of salvation, was applied after the 4th century AD to towns formerly called Apollonia. 2 22

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital: UMBAL Burgas, bul. Stefan Stambolov 73. The contacts page lists an emergency reception and says emergencies use 112. Switchboard *7070. Wikipedia puts Sozopol about 35 km south of Burgas, which is not a door-to-door distance. 17 2
Gyms & Fitness Centers: No gym price in Sozopol was opened. Next Level Grand Plaza Burgas, 31 Transportna, lists Pro 1 Club at 28.90 EUR a month for one club on a 12-month agreement. Wikipedia puts Sozopol about 35 km south of Burgas. 18 2

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App: Glovo lists Burgas and Slanchev Bryag (Sunny Beach). Sozopol itself is not on that city list. 19
Best Local Dish to Try: Seafood at Kirik, opposite the marine base, under a fig tree. Wikivoyage names marinated fish, roasted mackerel with lemon and fennel, octopus salad and tsaganaki clams. A 2026 menu price was not on that page. 3
Grocery Delivery: Glovo does not list Sozopol. Its city list does include Burgas and Sunny Beach, so a grocery order depends on those cities rather than a Sozopol shop page. 19
Bar/Nightlife Area: Wikivoyage says many restaurants in the new town and the old town also work as nightclubs, and that you should ask when people start arriving if you only want dinner. A named street of bars was not on that page. 3

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes: The lower Ropotamo, which Wikipedia says has been a protected area since 1940 and forms part of the Ropotamo Reserve, with a wide mouth on the Black Sea. A kilometre distance from Sozopol was not on that page. 27
National Parks Nearby: Strandzha Nature Park, in the southeast of Burgas Province, covers 1,161 km2 and was established in 1995. It is a nature park, IUCN category V, with the nearest towns given as Malko Tarnovo and Ahtopol. It is not one of the three national parks (Rila, Pirin and Central Balkan). 28
Cycling/Walking Paths: Wikivoyage says Sozopol is small and that walking is the way to get around. A measured coastal path length was not on that page. 3
Scenic Viewpoints: The old-town peninsula, joined to the mainland by a narrow isthmus. Wikivoyage also points to the rocks below the old school, looking over the sea. 2 3
Birdwatching Locations: Poda Protected Area, on the main road between Burgas and Sozopol at the southern edge of Burgas. The Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds says 321 bird species have been recorded there on about 1 km2, and that the centre lends binoculars. 29

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service: Econt is a national courier. Its English homepage is a web app and did not list a Sozopol desk in the page text. 30

Business

Corporate Tax: 10% on taxable corporate profit. PwC overview, reviewed 2 August 2026. 34
Dividend Withholding Tax: 5% withholding on dividends to non-residents. The same overview shows 0% when the dividend is paid to an EU company. Reviewed 2 August 2026. 34
Tax System: Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on Bulgarian-source income. Residence is more than 183 days in any 12 months, a permanent address if the centre of vital interests is also here, or that centre of vital interests. The personal rate is a flat 10%. 35 36
Highest Income Tax Bracket: 10% flat on personal income. There is no higher bracket. PwC notes some exceptions to the flat rate. 35
VAT: 20% standard VAT. PwC overview, reviewed 2 August 2026. 34
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules: Yes. A CFC regime has applied since 1 January 2019. Undistributed profits of a low-taxed foreign subsidiary can be included in the Bulgarian corporate tax base, with an exemption where the CFC has real economic activity. 37
Property Tax: Sozopol ordinance on local taxes, article 18a, as amended by decision 1436 of 31 May 2019: 3.5 per mille of the tax assessment. A main home pays half. Paying the year by 30 April earns 5% off. The council page dated 4 September 2025 still carries that text in the attached ordinance. 31 32
Property Transaction Tax: 3% on a paid transfer. The municipality states this on its local-taxes page, and article 35 of the ordinance sets the same 3.0%. Notary and registration fees are extra and were not on that page. 33 32
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads: No separate nomad rate. Tax residents pay a flat 10% on worldwide income. Residence is more than 183 days in any 12 months, or a centre of vital interests in Bulgaria. The headline rate is low for the EU. PwC does not list an exemption for foreign remote income once you are resident. 35 36

About these guide entries

Method: Researched
Last updated: Oct 28, 2026
Last changed: Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

NSI towns by sex, 31 December 2025Official
Sozopol, Burgas Province, 35 km south of Burgas, Apollonia coinsReference
Old town on foot, Kirik seafood, taxis, camping, ApolloniaSecondary
A1 Holiday Plus starter 3.07 EUROfficial
A1 prepaid data add-on 15.33 EUR for 9,000 MBOfficial
Prepaid SIM registered in an A1 shop or partner storeOfficial
Euro from 1 January 2026, lev exchange, cards and ATMsOfficial
230 V, 50 Hz, Type FSecondary
ECB reference on 19 October 2026, 1 EUR = 1.1225 USDOfficial
Avoid tap water in North Bulgaria and near the seasideSecondary
A1 Net 300 Mbps at 8.99 EUR, 9.99 EUR until the end of the contractOfficial
Two-room 55 m2 in Budzhaka, 215 EUR, updated 14 October 2026Listings
Burgas.Space flex desk 69.99 BGN a monthOfficial
Burgasbus intercity tariff, Sozopol 3.37 EUR from BurgasOfficial
Burgas Airport summer 2026 airlines, published 26 March 2026Official
A1 Sofia to Burgas, 360 km, last section 15 July 2013Reference
UMBAL Burgas, Stefan Stambolov 73, emergency 112Official
Next Level Burgas, Pro 1 Club 28.90 EUR a monthOfficial
Glovo cities include Burgas and Sunny Beach, not SozopolOfficial
Archaeological Museum, Khan Krum square 3, founded 1961Official
South fortress wall at the old-town entranceOfficial
St George, relics, and the 1889 cathedralOfficial
St John the Baptist monastery on St Ivan island, relics in 2010Official
Apollonia 2026, 27 August to 6 SeptemberOfficial
Old town architectural reserve since 1965Official
Sozopol Art Gallery, Old School, since 1991Official
Lower Ropotamo protected since 1940Reference
Strandzha Nature Park, IUCN V, not a national parkReference
Poda on the Burgas to Sozopol road, 321 bird speciesOfficial
Econt English homepage, no Sozopol desk in the page textOfficial
Sozopol local-tax ordinance, page dated 4 September 2025Official
Ordinance text, property tax 3.5 per mille, transfer tax 3 percentOfficial
Municipality page, paid-transfer tax 3 percentOfficial
PwC overview, corporate tax 10 percent, dividend 5 percent, reviewed 2 August 2026Professional
Flat 10 percent on personal incomeProfessional
Residence tests, including 183 days in any 12 monthsProfessional
CFC rules from 1 January 2019Professional
VAT 20 percent standard, 9 percent reduced, tourist 9 percent endedProfessional
Archaeological Museum on KraybrezhnaReference
Burgas central railway stationReference
South ancient fortress wall in SozopolReference
St Ivan island in Sozopol bayReference

Change history

Oct 31, 2026
- Grocery Delivery eBag.bg (delivers to Sozopol from Burgas hub) Glovo does not list Sozopol. Its city list does include Burgas and Sunny Beach, so a…
- Gyms & Fitness Centers Fitness Center Sozopol (New Town, near the Stadium) No gym price in Sozopol was opened. Next Level Grand Plaza Burgas, 31 Transportna, lists…
- Highest Income Tax Bracket 10% (Flat tax) 10% flat on personal income. There is no higher bracket. PwC notes some exceptions to the…
- Highway Access A1 Trakia Motorway connects nearby Burgas to Sofia Trakia motorway (A1) runs 360 km from Sofia to Burgas. The last section opened on 15 July…
- Historic Buildings The 'Thracian' style wooden houses throughout the Old Town The Revival wooden houses of the old town, with a stone ground floor and a timber upper…
- Historical Sites Ancient Christian complex and Medieval Monastery on St. Ivan Island The medieval monastery of St John the Baptist on St Ivan island, in Sozopol bay. In 2010 a…
42 more changes
- Internet Speed Average 60-100 Mbps; high-speed fiber available via Vivacom and A1 A1 Net lists home fibre at 300 Mbps with a monthly fee of 8.99 EUR, and 9.99 EUR until the…
- Language Classes Burgas Free University offers Bulgarian for foreigners not set
- Laundry Services Self-service laundry near the central bus station; approx. 10 BGN per load not set
- Libraries & Study Spots Sozopol Public Library 'Otets Paisiy' not set
- Local Brewery Veritas (Craft beer available in local specialty shops) not set
- Local Heritage Maritime tradition symbolized by the anchor on the city coat of arms The town was Apollonia, then Sozopolis. Wikipedia says the anchor was the symbol of the…
- Local Markets Sozopol Fish Market near the harbor not set
- Main Train/Transit Hub Burgas Central Railway Station (40-minute bus ride away) Sozopol has no railway station on the pages opened this pass. Burgas central station, 1…
- Museums & Art Venues Archaeological Museum Sozopol (St. Cyril and St. Methodius Square) Archaeological Museum Sozopol, 3 Khan Krum square, phone 0550 22226, established in 1961…
- Music Scene Live jazz at Club Apollonia during festival season Apollonia, 27 August to 6 September 2026, programmed classical, folklore, jazz, pop and…
- Must-See Landmarks Southern Fortress Wall and Tower; Church of the Holy Mother of God The south fortress wall at the entrance of the old town, a late-antique wall with the…
- National Parks Nearby Strandzha Nature Park (largest in Bulgaria, 30 mins south) Strandzha Nature Park, in the southeast of Burgas Province, covers 1,161 km2 and was…
- Nearby Nature Escapes Ropotamo Nature Reserve (15 km south) The lower Ropotamo, which Wikipedia says has been a protected area since 1940 and forms…
- Networking Events Digital Nomad meetups usually organized via 'Expats in Bulgaria' Facebook groups not set
- Parcel Delivery Service Econt or Speedy (Office located in New Town) Econt is a national courier. Its English homepage is a web app and did not list a Sozopol…
- Popular International Cuisine Casa del Sol (Mediterranean and Italian fusion) not set
- Population Approximately 4,500 (permanent), expands to 50,000+ in summer NSI, 31 December 2025: the town of Sozopol 4,484 (2,184 men and 2,300 women). A summer…
- Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz; Type C/F (Europlug/Schuko), as in the Bulgaria country prep.
- Property Tax Yes, annual municipal tax approx. 0.1% - 0.45% of assessed value Sozopol ordinance on local taxes, article 18a, as amended by decision 1436 of 31 May 2019…
- Property Transaction Tax Variable by municipality (usually 2.5% - 3%) 3% on a paid transfer. The municipality states this on its local-taxes page, and article…
- Public Transport Passes Monthly bus pass for Burgas-Sozopol route approx. 120 BGN The Burgasbus sheet of euro fares from 1 January 2026 lists a single from Burgas to…
- Regional Travel Frequent minibuses to Burgas (4.50 BGN); fast ferry to Nessebar (seasonal) Burgasbus lists Sozopol at 3.37 EUR one way from Burgas on the euro tariff from 1 January…
- Religious Sites St. George’s Church (holds relics of St. John the Baptist) Church of St Great Martyr George in the old town. A Greek donor inscription says it was…
- SIM Card Vivacom, A1, Yettel; approx. 20 BGN ($11) for 20GB data A1 Holiday Plus prepaid starter, recommended price 3.07 EUR (Trio SIM): 1,500 MB and 30…
- Scenic Viewpoints The cliffs at the Southern tip of the Old Town peninsula The old-town peninsula, joined to the mainland by a narrow isthmus. Wikivoyage also points…
- Short Term Rentals Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agencies like Sozopol Properties The priced stay opened this pass is the Budzhaka apartment at 215 EUR for the winter…
- Social Events for Expats Summer beach parties at Kavatsi; Apollonia Festival of Arts (September) not set
- Street Art Murals near the fishing port depicting maritime life not set
- Street Food Stalls Mekitsa stalls near the South Fortress Wall not set
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €1,600 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €64,000) not set
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,100 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €44,000) not set
- Table Tennis Spots Public tables near the Sports Stadium in New Town not set
- Tap Water Safe to drink, but many locals prefer bottled water for taste Quality varies by region: good in many mountain areas; avoid drinking tap water in North…
- Tax System Worldwide income basis for tax residents (183+ days) Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on Bulgarian-source…
- Tech Repair Services Small shops in Burgas center (e.g., iStyle for Apple products) not set
- Theater Venues Amphitheatre Apollonia Wikivoyage names an amphitheatre in the old town. The museum says the Church of St Cyril…
- Top International Airline Ryanair, Wizz Air (seasonal flights to Burgas) Ryanair and Wizz Air on the summer 2026 programme published on 26 March 2026. Ryanair…
- Top Regional Airline Bulgaria Air (flying from Burgas Airport/BOJ) Bulgaria Air. The airport operator said on 26 March 2026 that Sofia-Burgas would resume at…
- VAT 20% (Standard rate), 9% for hotels 20% standard VAT. PwC overview, reviewed 2 August 2026.
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options Ginny House (Old Town) - offers varied vegetable-based Bulgarian dishes not set
- Wine Bars Wine Shop & Bar ‘Castra Rubra’ (Old Town) not set
- Yoga & Wellness Centers Sozopol Dreams Wellness; seasonal yoga on Harmani Beach not set
fix pass. Tap Water aligned with the country prep; Power and SIM Card aligned with researched Burgas and Nessebar, distinguishing the two A1 card tariffs; VAT reduced to the common national 20% headline. Main Train/Transit Hub street address added to Not verified because the cited map has no address tags. Museum, hospital, coworking, gym and apartment addresses and prices rechecked and retained. Research date and model attribution updated (en.wikivoyage.org, power-plugs-sockets.com, a1.bg, a1.bg, taxsummaries.pwc.com, openstreetmap.org)

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