Venue & Travel
MMA 2026 will take place in Sozopol, Bulgaria at Holiday House Lazur (Technical University of Sofia leisure house), 7 Lazuren Briag Str.
Venue
Holiday House Lazur is a multi-functional venue featuring a conference hall, seminar rooms, and a large auditorium, suitable for plenary sessions, parallel tracks, workshops, and conference events.
Venue Gallery
Getting to Sozopol
The most convenient gateway is Burgas (BOJ). From Burgas, Sozopol is reachable by taxi/transfer or by bus via the Burgas bus stations. Travel times depend on traffic and season.
By Air (via Burgas Airport – BOJ)
- Taxi / transfer: typically under 1 hour (traffic dependent)
- Public transport: typically around 1–1.5 hours including a transfer in Burgas
By Bus (Burgas → Sozopol)
Sozopol is approximately 31 km south of Burgas. Regular buses typically operate during daytime with frequent departures. Please check the latest timetable near your travel date.
- Typical travel time: up to ~40 minutes (traffic dependent)
- Stations: departures are commonly available from Burgas central areas (railway/bus stations)
By Car
Driving to Sozopol is straightforward via Burgas and the coastal road. Allow additional time during peak summer traffic.
- From Burgas: typically under 1 hour (traffic dependent)
- Parking availability may be limited during peak season
Accommodation
The Symposium venue is located at the TU-Sofia leisure house “Lazur”. Accommodation is available on-site (subject to availability). Additional accommodation options in Sozopol are also available.
TU-Sofia Leisure House “Lazur” (On-site)
The base offers apartments and double rooms with typical amenities such as air conditioning, private bathroom, towels, and Wi-Fi across the facility.
Reservations (TU-Sofia Social Services)
Reservations for the TU-Sofia holiday bases are managed by the Social Services Department. Please confirm availability and reservation procedure directly with the office.
Beaches & Attractions
Sozopol is one of the oldest towns on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast and offers a mix of beaches, historic sites, and nearby natural landmarks. Below are selected highlights commonly recommended for visitors.
Beaches
- Central Beach (Sozopol): near the Old Town with views towards the fortress area.
- Harmani Beach: the main city beach in the new part of town.
- Zlatna Ribka: a calm bay west of Sozopol.
- Kavatsi: a popular beach south of Sozopol.
- Smokinya and Duni: scenic beaches further south.
Sights & Nearby Places
- Old Town: preserved architecture and cobblestone streets (museum town).
- Southern Fortress Wall & Tower Museum and other fortress fragments.
- Archaeological Museum and Ethnographic collection.
- St. Ivan Island monastery complex: the largest island on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.
- Ropotamo Reserve and nearby wetlands/nature areas.
- Ravadinovo Castle and Neptune Waterpark (near Sozopol).