St. Ivan Island

St. Ivan Island, also known as St. John's Island, is the largest island in the Black Sea in the waters of Bulgaria, with an area of about 0.66 square kilometers. It is located 1 km from Sozopol, and can be reached by boat from Sozopol Bay. The island is protected Natural and archaeological, it was considered a sacred place for the ancient Thracians who settled there in the seventh century BC. It also contains some antiquities dating back to the early Middle Ages, and it is subject to continuous archaeological research. In addition, this island is home to many species of birds, as more than 70 species have been recorded in and near it, and it is also inhabited by the largest colony of European seagulls.