Ahtopol
Ahtopol (Bulgarian: Ахтопол [axˈtɔpoɫ], Greek: Αγαθούπολη) is a town and seaside resort on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast.
Source: Ahtopol · Wikipedia
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Guarded beach
Ahtopol-North
Excellent water quality
Last updated · 28 minutes ago
Green
Lifeguards 09:00–18:00
Air
25°ClearWater
23°ClearWind
2.6m/sEWaves
0.1mHumidity
64%ComfortableUV index
5ModerateMap
Forecast
- 17:0025°💧 23°0.1 m3 m/s
- 18:0025°💧 23°0.1 m2 m/s
- 19:0025°💧 23°0.1 m2 m/s
- 20:0024°💧 22°0.1 m2 m/s
- 21:0023°💧 22°0.1 m2 m/s
- 22:0022°💧 22°0.1 m2 m/s
- 23:0022°💧 22°0.1 m2 m/s
- 00:0022°💧 21°0.1 m2 m/s
- 01:0021°💧 21°0.1 m2 m/s
- 02:0021°💧 21°0.1 m2 m/s
- 03:0021°💧 21°0.1 m2 m/s
- 04:0020°💧 21°0.1 m2 m/s
- 05:0020°💧 21°0.2 m3 m/s
- 06:0020°💧 21°0.2 m3 m/s
- 07:0020°💧 21°0.2 m4 m/s
- 08:0020°💧 22°0.3 m4 m/s
- 09:0020°💧 22°0.3 m4 m/s
- 10:0021°💧 22°0.3 m4 m/s
- 11:0021°💧 22°0.3 m4 m/s
- 12:0021°💧 22°0.3 m3 m/s
- 13:0021°💧 23°0.2 m3 m/s
- 14:0021°💧 23°0.2 m2 m/s
- 15:0022°💧 23°0.2 m2 m/s
- 16:0022°💧 23°0.2 m2 m/s
Beach amenity prices
3€
Umbrella
3€
Sunbed
—
Set · 1 umbrella + 2 sunbeds
Source: Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism (on-site inspections). Prices may be outdated — confirm on the beach.
About this beach
History & area
edit The town lies on the site of an ancient Thracian settlement, with the earliest traces of human settlement dating to the Neolithic. It was probably colonized by the Ancient Greeks around 440-430 BC. According to researchers the city was founded by Athenians. The Romans called it Peronticus, while the Byzantine leader Agathon reconstructed the town after barbarian invasions
Source: Ahtopol · Wikipedia
Nearest medical post
(2)
Within 5 km of the beach. List is from OpenStreetMap and may be incomplete — for emergencies dial 112.
Things to see & do nearby
(6)
- Крепост АхтополCastle / fortress
- Върбан Стоянов - БАНMonument
- Museum CollectionMuseum
- MuseumMuseum
- Музей на котватаMuseum
- Гръцкото училищеHistoric site
Within ~2 km of the beach, from OpenStreetMap.
Frequently asked questions
(4)
Does Ahtopol-North have lifeguards?
Yes — Ahtopol-North is an officially guarded beach with seasonal lifeguards on duty during the bathing season (typically 1 June to 30 September). Always follow the lifeguards' instructions and the colour of the flag they fly.
Is Ahtopol-North a Blue Flag beach?
Ahtopol-North does not currently hold the Blue Flag award. This is purely a programme certification — it does not mean the beach is unsafe. Many excellent beaches are not enrolled in the programme.
What is the water quality at Ahtopol-North?
Water quality at Ahtopol-North is officially classified as **excellent** under the EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC, based on multi-year sampling by the European Environment Agency. Excellent is the highest of the four classifications.
Can I rent an umbrella or sunbed at Ahtopol-North?
Yes — Ahtopol-North has a concession that rents umbrellas and sunbeds. Indicative prices reported to the Ministry of Tourism are shown above (in €, converted from BGN at the fixed BNB rate). Prices may be 1–2 seasons stale; verify on the beach.