Paradise Bay / Baia Paradisiaca Beach & Lounge

Paradise Bay / Baia Paradisiacă is a beach and lounge in the Sozopol area on Bulgaria's southern coast. It's a place to relax by the sea rather than a sight in the traditional sense: a beach with a lounge area where you can enjoy the sun, drinks and an easygoing atmosphere by the water.

Spots like this usually offer sun loungers, a bar and sometimes music or evening events, making them well suited to a laid-back beach day or a cocktail at sunset. Hours, services and prices vary by season and operator, so they're best confirmed on the spot.

It's easily reached from Sozopol, one of the most picturesque towns on the southern coast, with its old town and beaches. It's best enjoyed in the warm season, in good weather.