Characteristics
The territorial characteristic of the municipality is distinguished by its two constituent territories - the coast, covering the section between Cape Atia and Maslen Cape, and the plain, which in the southern direction gradually passes into the heights of Strandzha.
Of the 51 km of coastline, 17.1 km are occupied by sandy beaches.
The town of Sozopol is 30 km from the regional centre of Burgas - the largest and most important economic and transport centre in the Burgas (Strandzha) Black Sea region. For the development of international tourism, the municipality's proximity to world-famous destinations such as Greece and Turkey, as well as the sea links to the Mediterranean, are of significant importance. The outlet to the Black Sea increases the transport-geographical and tourist importance of the municipality. The contact with the sea is a useful resource for the development of tourism, port activities and fishing. The attractive natural and economic conditions have been and continue to be a factor in the concentration of population and economic activities in the coastal strip of Sozopol Municipality.
Location
Geographical position, boundaries, size
The municipality is located in the eastern part of Burgas district. With its area of 480,067 km2 it occupies the 8th place among the municipalities of the district, which accounts for 6,2% of the district's territory. Its boundaries are as follows:
Burgas municipality;
to the north-west - Kameno municipality;
to the west - Sredets municipality;
to the south-west - Malko Tarnovo municipality;
to the south - Primorsko municipality;
to the east and north-east - the Black Sea.
Natural resources
Relief, waters, natural and historical sites
Relief
The relief of the municipality is predominantly hilly and low mountainous. The whole municipality falls within the northernmost branches of the Strandzha Mountains. The entire south-western part of its territory is occupied by the northern slopes of the Strandzha Bosna Ridge, with the highest point, Mount Bosna (454 m), located in the southernmost part of the municipality.
Population
In 2019, almost half of the population lives in the two towns on the territory of the Municipality of Sozopol - 49.5%, while in the 10 villages of the municipality live 50.5% of the residents.
Infrastructure
The E-87 panoramic road is of key importance for the accessibility of the municipality (Constanta - Varna - Burgas - Malko Tarnovo - Istanbul). The national road network on the territory of the municipality consists of one first class road I-9, which is part of the European road network and, in particular, of the E-87 road.
Landmarks
Maintained reserve "Sand Lily" - the smallest reserve in Bulgaria. It is located south of Sozopol, in the Kavatsite area. It was declared in 1962 and preserves one of the largest deposits of sand lily - a tertiary relict, listed in the Red Book of Bulgaria as an endangered species. Its roots can penetrate several meters deep into inhospitable sands. It is also called "Queen of Flowers" and "Sea Daffodil";