# Church of Saint George in Sozopol, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go

> Church of Saint George in Sozopol is a church (Свети Георги) in Bulgaria (Burgas). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/sweti-georgi/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Church · Temples
- **Local name:** Свети Георги
- **Where:** Bulgaria · Аполония 36, Созопол
- **Best time:** May to October.
- **Nearest airport:** BOJ Burgas, 22 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** 09:00-14:00; 15:00-20:00
- **Coordinates:** 42.4237, 27.6949

## What it is and where

Church of Saint George in Sozopol is a church (Свети Георги) in Bulgaria (Burgas). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Burgas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/burgas/), where this site lists 13 more places to see, 21 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 42.4237, 27.6949; the nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ, Burgas), 22 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.423701%2C27.6949)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.423701%2C27.6949)

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/espiritual/) places in Bulgaria. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Church of Saint George in Sozopol is **May to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 13 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 20 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 39 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 10 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 25 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 05 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 49 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 44 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 49 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 32 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 54 |

In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Bulgaria

To enter Bulgaria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Bulgaria checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2026; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Church of the Theotokos in Sozopol](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/holy-virgin-church/): Church building in Sozopol, Bulgaria · 112 m
- [Church St. St. Cyril and Methodius](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/church-st-st-cyril-and-methodius/): Church building in Sozopol, Bulgaria · 218 m
- [Gulf of Burgas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/gulf-of-burgas/): Nature · 9.6 km
- [Beglik Tash](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/beglik-tash/): Thracian sanctuary in Bulgaria · 14 km
- [Sunset Aquapark](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/sunset-aquapark/): With kids · 18 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Bulgaria guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/).

## More in Bulgaria: Temples

- [Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/iglesia-ortodoxa-alexander-nevskij/): Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria
- [Rila Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/rilski-manastir/): Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria
- [Boyana Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/boyana-church/): church in Sofia, Bulgaria
- [Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/iglesias-rupestres-de-ivanovo/): UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ruse Province, Bulgaria
- [Banya Bashi Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/mezquita-banya-bashi/): mosque in Bulgaria
- [Bachkovo Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/bachkovski-manastir/): Stavropigal monastery in Bulgaria

Every Bulgaria place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/espiritual/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Church of Saint George in Sozopol?

It is a church (Свети Георги in the local language) in Bulgaria. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Church of Saint George in Sozopol?

May to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.

### How do you get to Church of Saint George in Sozopol?

The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ), 22 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.423701%2C27.6949) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bulgaria is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bulgaria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Church of the Theotokos in Sozopol](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/holy-virgin-church/), [Church St. St. Cyril and Methodius](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/church-st-st-cyril-and-methodius/), [Gulf of Burgas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/gulf-of-burgas/). The rest is in [the Bulgaria guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/190521922), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1635764), CC0. More about Church of Saint George in Sozopol on [Wikipedia](https://bg.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A1%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8_%D0%93%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B3%D0%B8_(%D0%A1%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BB)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).