Santa Marina

Santa Marina is a large gated holiday village on the seafront about 2 km from the old town of Sozopol, above Tsarski (King's) Beach. This is the first line: the nearest buildings are about 50 metres from the beach. The village has been built in phases since the mid-2000s and consists of three- and four-storey houses in one style and villas among pines and gardens. The resale market offers studios of about 44 sq m and one- and two-bedroom apartments of roughly 50 to 90 sq m, usually furnished and with appliances.

What to know before you buy

• First line. The nearest buildings are about 50 metres from the sea, with Tsarski Beach and the village beach with sunbeds below. The village is large and stands on a slope, so the walk to the water differs from house to house — we check it for each apartment.
• Pools and grounds. The village has several outdoor pools, including children's pools, park alleys, gardens and playgrounds.
• Facilities. On site there are restaurants including Apollonia, a pizzeria, a beach bar, a café, a bakery, a supermarket, a wellness club with a spa and tennis courts.
• Completed buildings. Most buildings received Act 16 long ago, so a deal goes straight to the title deed. Newer phases of the village are still under construction — for those apartments we check the stage of completion separately.
• Security and parking. The village is gated, with security on site, parking for residents and an electric car charging station.
• Documents. Before any deposit, we check the title deed, the absence of encumbrances, that the area matches the documents and the rules for using the village's shared facilities.

Santa Marina lies on the edge of Sozopol: the old town with its fortress walls, restaurants and galleries is about 2 km away, and Burgas is about 30 km. Sozopol itself has shops, pharmacies, schools and a clinic, so the village works not only for summer holidays but also for year-round living.

The complex suits buyers looking for a quiet seaside home in a gated village among gardens with plenty of facilities — for families with children, seasonal rentals or living by the sea all year.