It is situated on a sharply jutted cape at the foot of the mountain of Strandja .
This particular place on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast has the highest number of sunny and hot days during the season. The water trends to be warmer (around 25 C ) and more placid. The beach, covered with fine sand is 2 km long. The town is a much-preferred resort by families, intellectuals, people in search of quiet and solitude.
Ahtopol is a suitable place for a vacation for those on a budget.

HISTORY

The name of the town has been preserved since ancient times. It is build at the place of a Tracian settlement. The Romans called it Peronticus. The town was colonized in 6 entry befor Christ. The Byzantine leader Agaton restored the town after the barbarian invasions and gave it it’s own name Agatopolis (“City of Happiness ”), which the Bulgarians took it in turns.
At the end of 14 th century the Turks conquered it and called it Ahtenbolu. It was burn down and devastated by sea pirates many a time. In 1912 it was burnt down again. The present day town was built anew.

The Franz Hotel is situated amidst beautiful pine free forest just next to the sea with a wonderful seaview. The hotel offers 6 double rooms, 2 studios and 4 apartments.

All of them are equipped with sat TV, refrigerator, telephone, air-condition and bath.

The large balconies are furnished with bamboo tables and chairs.