Agreed, that's always the problem when you know a place from older times, invariably they have become busier and often over developed.

Peak season walking round old town Sozopol is pleasant and find it hard to believe its changed much apart from the odd in character new build and renovations. The beaches near the town are very busy but I found the beach to the north across the road from santa marina quite busy but still pleasant. I live in a quiet spot so i enjoy a spot of people watching and a bit of a buzz going on.

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