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Ahtopol - Culture |
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The water tends to be warmer (around 25C) and more placid here, while the prevalence of off-the-beaten-path beaches allows the opportunity for nude bathing. Seven kilometres south of Ahtopol is Cinemorets, the last populated area before the closed border with Turkey. |
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For
those in search of restful relaxation with few distractions, Ahtopol may
be the answer. Known to the ancient Greeks as Agatopolis ("City of
Happiness"), the town today is a quiet, laid-back place popular with
holidaymaking Bulgarians, Czechs, Slovaks, Russians and Macedonians. Even
the spate of new construction taking place along sea-facing Kraimorska
street doesn't diminish the serenity of fishing boats lazily bobbing up
and down in the small harbour or pensioners tossing bits of bread to sea
gulls in the nearby park.Ahtopol has a number of trade union rest homes and the town is a popular destination for families who can't afford the
higher-priced resorts. Consequently, visitors looking for the nightlife of
Primorsko or Sunny Beach won't find it here. A popular gathering spot is
the "Yuka" cafe opposite the attractive new post office
building. On the cafe's exterior wall is a colourful mural featuring the
artist's fanciful rendition of ancient Agatopolis. Another large wall
mural (a medium which seems to thrive locally) on Veleka Street details
the founding of the First Bulgarian State in 681.