Апполис 3 Appolis 3

Hello! We recently arrived from Bulgaria. It's just magical there! It was our first trip abroad and, you know, we were sooo happy. Traveled with my husband and two children. Since we went for the first time, we went through a tour agency. 1001 tours have been chosen. Tour agent Dasha helped us with the choice of hotel, visas and tickets. So many emotions, how much we got in Bulgaria - can not be described with anything. We went specifically to Sozopol, and by the way, by train. We were afraid of the plane, you never know. By train to Bulgaria, namely to Burgas, it takes two days. At the same time, we went through quite a lot of customs, and borders, respectively, too. After Ukraine changed wheels. The sight is amazing, but standing in the sun is not cool. I want to warn you right now. Due to the small number of tracks in Bulgaria, our train was six hours late. That is, they were supposed to arrive at ten in the morning, but they arrived in the afternoon. Back to Moscow was also late for 3-4 hours. We traveled from June 16 to July 4. The weather was just wonderful. The beach is clean and tidy. There were few people on the beach, but closer to the beginning of the season, it became a little more. Entertainment also appeared by the end of June (with the growth of tourists). There was a storm a couple of times, but storms happen on any sea. After the storm, quite a few small algae caught up, but this is only near the coast. A little further - the water is clear and clean! To start the season - the sea is surprisingly warm, after lunch - like fresh milk! When we were going on the road, we were afraid that there would be problems with luggage and medicines. But the customs officers did not check anything, only passports. Therefore, there is no need to be afraid, but just in case - make sure, you never know. They helped us choose the hotel, and the choice turned out to be very successful. The hotel is called Appolis 3. We read hundreds of reviews before leaving. They were both good and not so good. But I want to dispel all your doubts. This is a very nice, clean and comfortable hotel. The sea is nearby, there are a lot of shops, restaurants and cafes - kuucha ! ! The center of Sozopol and Old Sozopol are not very far, 15-20 minutes walk.
Now I want to tell you a little about our hotel. I have already said that it is located not far from the center of Sozopol, 5-7 meters from the sea. There are three beaches on the coast! They are distributed around the perimeter. At the time we arrived, there was one paid beach. Sun loungers and an umbrella cost 6 leva each. The other two were free. But by the end of our vacation, umbrellas were placed on the middle beach, and if you take a sun lounger, then it is also paid. The third beach was completely free! When entering the sea, it is not deep at all. A little further down the waist, very convenient when relaxing with children.
Upon arrival of the train at the station, we were met, as we had paid for the transfer. We did not experience any problems or inconvenience upon arrival. Bulgarian people are very polite and friendly. We Russians are treated with love and respect. We were received very warmly at the hotel. The senior manager Ekaterina understands and speaks Russian very well. Very decent, friendly, and sympathetic woman. The other two administrators are younger and do not speak Russian very well, but they are always responsive and can help in any situation. Now a little about the room. We settled in a studio room. Not very big, but very comfortable room, with two rooms! With two balconies and with all other amenities. The room is very clean and comfortable! The room was cleaned every day and bed sheets changed every three days. Smoking was only allowed on the balcony. We only included breakfast in our tour price. It was a must. Breakfasts were without pickles, but they ate to satiety (buffet). The hotel also had its own swimming pool - very handy during a storm. Very clean, tidy and child-friendly - there is a paddling pool. We did not take lunches and dinners, because from the reviews we read earlier, we learned that along the coast there are many cafes and restaurants with a menu for every taste. The food is cheap, but the portions are very large. We visited a lot of cafe-restaurants, but settled on one - Buena Vista. Very friendly and nice people work there. The owner - Slava, escorts and greets guests himself. A very pleasant and hospitable man. Very polite and friendly waiters. They serve quickly and efficiently (by the way, they speak Russian).

Prices are reasonable, compared to Moscow - very small. At lunch, we ate 23-29 leva. With our money it is 500-600 rubles. But they ate a lot (for four)! Dinner with desserts, water and hearty meals cost 50-60 leva. The lev is a banknote in Bulgaria. 1 lev is equal to 20 rubles. Many shops with clothes for every taste and color. Souvenirs, soaps, creams, glasses, watches, bags and wallets are just heaps there. When they left, they laughed and said that they had bought half of Bulgaria. After lunch we went to the old Sozopol. It's a 20-15 minute walk right from the big market. In the old city, they found the Church of Cyril and Methodius, in which the relics of St. Nicholas lie. But we never got there, because we were embarrassed to go in with bare legs, shoulders and an uncovered head. The old town with its architecture is similar to a medieval town. Prices are higher in the Old Town! ! A lot of stalls with fruit, corn, ice cream. The city always smelled of donuts - the aroma is chic. I can honestly say. Many wrote about the Barakuda restaurant. We were there once and, frankly, we did not like it there. The waiters are all in a hurry somewhere and behave as if they are asking us to leave as soon as possible. Yes, there are a lot of people there! But in Buena, the food was much tastier, and there was no need to rush anywhere, you sit for your own pleasure. During the trip there and back: I can advise those who like to eat on the road. Take fruits, berries and fish in Konotop because further stops are either too short or very late and there are no grandmothers anymore. In Kyiv, you can take ice cream and Kyiv cake (delicious by the way). Moreover, if you meet grandmothers, you can buy young boiled potatoes and pickles for 15 hryvnias (mm, yummy). There was a big Bolero store in Sozopol (something like our supermarket). You can buy groceries there at low prices. It's only a 10-15 minute walk from Appolis to this store. We really liked it there. We realized that Bulgaria is our country! There are wonderful people, sympathetic and friendly, and most importantly - hospitable! Next year again to Bulgaria, again to Sozopol!