53 swimmers conquered the sea in Sozopol for the feast of St. Marina

17.07.2026 | Region

The traditional swimming marathon in Sozopol gathered 53 participants aged 7 to 80. The swimmers covered a 2-kilometer route in honor of St. Marina.

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The Celebration of Sport in Sozopol

The traditional swimming marathon held in honor of Sozopol Day and the feast of Saint Marina, the patron saint of the city, was met with great interest and brought together participants of various ages and from different locations.

53 swimmers aged 7 to 80 took on the sea challenge.

The Marathon Route

With a floating start given from the ship "Poseidon" in the area of "Migalkata", the participants covered the nearly 2-kilometer course to the Central Beach in Sozopol.

This event became a true celebration of sport, uniting different generations who share a love for swimming and the sea.