Harmanite Beach — Attraction in Sozopol

If you have some self-respect and are looking for a place to relax on the sand or enjoy the water, this is NOT the place. As mentioned by other reviewers here, the so-called "life guards" seem to be thugs with an inferiority complex, probably ex-cons looking to get back in by starting random arguments and fights (to help inflate their sense of ego and entitlement) with beach goers who are minding their own business and are trying to relax. Before running promotional campaigns, maybe interview actual tourists about their experience on this beach? Advice: Check the news about this kind of "service" - similar incidents along the southern coast of unprovoked violence towards beachgoers, apparently it's more commonplace than one would assume.

And then having the nerve to promote tourism to this place? Misery loves company.

I, for one, will make sure that at least my friends and family become aware of the extend of this human degredation.

Additionally, on a note purely related to the state of the beach and sea: the so-called "Blue Label" for cleanliness also does not correspond at all to what we observed. Went for a walk in the morning and within a short stretch of beach, there was a large pile of empty plastic bottles strewn over the sand. That is on top of all the other plastic pieces one has to jump over when going for an early morning run. The amount of plastic trash is on the way to rival what we see in documentaries. Lastly, never ever buy food from the street behind the beach unless your immune system is on the level of someone who can swim in the Ganges River. I took a bite out of a roasted paprika and spit it out immediately- the insides were completely rotting away. I shudder to think of the meat quality (was not adventurous enough to find out).

I will post an...

Harmanite Beach, located in the southern part of Sozopol, is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Known for its long sandy strip and crystal-clear waters, the beach is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports. There are plenty of facilities, including beach bars, restaurants, and sunbeds, making it a comfortable spot for both relaxation and fun. The beach is family-friendly, with shallow areas ideal for children, while also offering areas for water sports enthusiasts. Its proximity to Sozopol’s historic Old Town makes it an attractive destination for visitors who want to combine beach time with cultural...

This Beach has the potential to be great if our fellow humans could have more respect for nature and not leave their rubbish around or buried in the sand. The sand is good, the water is blue, a few algae/seaweed here and there if the sea is calm but nothing dramatic. There is also a part of the beach with beach loungers under an umbrella. They are quite pricey given the fact that the umbrella is small and a literal joke of an umbrella. The life guard is always active and alert and I have to give him...