St. Vlas, Bulgaria
Distance to district city: 45 km.
Price Category: 3 What's this?
Sightseeing nearby: Emine Cape
Location: St. Vlas is located directly on the Black Sea coast and is among the fastest developing summer destinations in Bulgaria. The town is only 4 km north of Sunny Beach, the biggest Bulgarian resort, and is overlooking the entire sea bay and the ancient town of Nessebar. St.Vlas, Sunny Beach and Nessebar together form the largest summer tourist megapolis in Bulgaria, where all kind of entertainment and services are available, and every taste is catered for.
St.Vlas is located at the eastern foothills of the Stara Planina mountain range and directly on the Black Sea coast. The town is very popular for its mixed Mediterranean climate - mountain and sea airflows combine in a specific circulation, which clears the air and make the climate very suitable for treatment of respiratory diseases. St.Vlas has a great panoramic view – it lies opposite Sunny Beach in the same sea gulf and the twinkling lights of the resort illuminate the night horizon, whilst the impressive silhouette of the mountain stands behind St.Vlas.
History: The village of Sveti Vlas (St. Vlas) is believed to have been founded by the Thracian tribe of Larisi in the 2nd century BC. At that time, it reportedly bore the name of Larisa. It was renamed 'Sveti Vlas' in the 14th century AC after the patron saint of cattle growers and merchants. During Ottoman rule (late 14th-19th century AC), the village appeared in administrative registrars as 'Manastir' ('Monastery') or 'Kyuchuk Manastir' after the five monasteries in the vicinity of the village. Unfortunately, none of the monasteries has been preserved up to present days. Officially, it restored its name of Sveti Vlas after the reunification of the Bulgarian state in 1886.
Accommodation: The numerous private hotels of Sveti Vlas offer a variety of styles and high-quality service, making the small village a preferred destination for holidaymakers. "Dinevi Resort" is one of the most popular tourist destinations in St.Vlas. It is a holiday destination of a higher standard, club character, unique vocational style and centralized management. It consists of several apartment complexes in the style of white beautiful houses with large green gardens, swimming pools, restaurants and tranquil atmosphere. The resort is ideal for families and couples looking for a quiet, relaxing break with its many green areas, quiet and relaxing atmosphere, spacious apartments with fully equipped kitchenettes. ‘Planet Yacht’ – the fourth club of the popular ‘Planet’ chain is among the sights of the resort. The new spa-center at ‘Arena’ adds to the popular spa charm of the resort, providing all spa services. In addition, the four-star Laguna Hotel stands out in St. Vlas for its beautiful design and top-class service. There is also a plenty of 3-star hotels in the village, such as Alfa, Astra, Bel Ami, Gala, Intzaraki, etc.
Featured Hotels:
- Arena Hotel
- Bells Hotel
- Briz Hotel
- Diamond Hotel
- Dolce Vita Hotel
- Etara Hotel
- Monastery Hotel
- Paradise Beach Complex
- South Beach Hotel
- Top Hotel
- Infrastructure: St.Vlas has two public beaches, wide and sandy, located around a beautiful yacht marina area – the biggest in Bulgaria. The marina, together with both beaches, the promenade by the sea and its various entertainment places form a lively area with 7 restaurants, 2 night clubs, boutiques and more entertainment. The restaurants at the marina are a true international collection of tastes – Greek, Italian, sushi & piano, Bulgarian and European cuisine will spoil you for choice.
Dinevi Resort offers the most complete yacht infrastructure in Bulgaria – yacht pier for 350 yachts, administrative building with video surveillance, warehouse, cabins, workshop, guest rooms and yacht accessories shop. Rent-a-yacht is possible here, together with crew.
The open amphitheatre of Dinevi Resort hosts many visiting performances, concerts and plays in the summer, all of them a gift to the guests of St.Vlas. In addition, Dinevi Resort hosts many special events in the summer – super cars rally, retro parades and motor shows, several yacht races, beauty contests, fashion shows, presentations and promotions.
Catering: The quick expansion of the village into a modern resort driven by the spillover of entrepreneurship from the nearby holiday city of Slanchev Bryag has spurred the emergence of numerous pubs and restaurants. Guests of Sveti Vlas can also take advantage of the various tourist facilities, including outdoor food, of Slanchev Bryag, which is just 5min away by car.
Transport: Regular minibus shuttle connects all complexes in St.Vlas with Sunny Beach/Nessebar and back, on a schedule of 14 times a day.
