St Vlas Guide

With it's sandy beaches and hilly backdrop, the picturesque village of St Vlas (Sveti Vlas in bulgarian) is the ideal location to spend a relaxing week in the Summer. Although the village is relatively quiet compared to it's glitzy neighbour Sunny Beach, it makes for a better destination if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle.

St Vlas is easily reached from Bourgas airport, which is only 25 minutes drive away. To the west is Sunny Beach, which takes a few minutes by public transport or a healthy half hour walk along the coastal path. In the opposite direction along the coast is the village of Elenite. Inland are the foothills of the Stara Planina mountain range, which spreads from the village right across Bulgaria.

The village has plenty of attractions for visitors. The most obvious are the wide south facing sandy beaches, which have activities for those who enjoy sports (from jet ski to beach volley) as well as those who simply love to relax with a cocktail and massage. During the winter months St Vlas benefits from an ongoing development programme. For example a marina with modern facilities for yacht owners or those wishing to hire has recently been built next the waterfront traditionally used by the local fishermen. There are also plans to extend the beaches so that they join Sunny Beach in the west.

In the heart of the village there are numerous restaurants, shops and cafés with panoramic views, which are ideal for an evening meal. Although St Vlas has late bars, if you want to spend all night partying it is only a few minutes to Sunny Beach, which has a very active nightlife.

St Vlas benefits from the unique combination of sea and mountains. It's a favourite destination for people who want to have a quiet and relaxing beach holiday. The resort is easy to reach and offers high standards. Yet, because it is still relatively unknown it is inexpensive.