Sveti Vlas 2023: Prices, Beaches, Accommodation and Attractions
After reading this article, you will find out whether it is worth going on holiday to Sveti Vlas 2023? And we will also evaluate the famous resort according to all the main criteria. You can give your rating to the resort at the end of the article.
The main thing about Sveti Vlas 2023
The prestigious town of Sveti Vlas is unofficially called the Bulgarian Saint Tropez. The first settlement was founded on the current site of Sveti Vlas in the second century AD.
The city has a permanent population of just over 4 thousand people. There is a school, shops, pharmacies, bus stops. The proximity to the mountain and the sea causes a change in the direction of air waves, which creates a unique microclimate from a mixture of mountain and sea air, which helps treat respiratory diseases. According to long-term data, the warmest water in the sea in Sveti Vlas is in August, with an average monthly temperature of +24.9°C.
Location
The resort town of Sveti Vlas is located in Bulgaria and adjoins Sunny Beach. It is located at the foot of the southern slope of Roga Stara Planina. Therefore, the town is protected from the northern winds. Sveti Vlas stretches from west to east for more than 5 kilometers.
And if you enter the city from the Sunny Beach side , you simply won’t notice the beginning of the city, the two resorts have grown together so tightly.
Saint Vlas – Beaches
Beaches of Saint Vlas, and these are the beaches: “Central”, “New West”, consisting of two parts and “East”. Roads and paths to the beaches run mainly through the territories of the complexes and it is not easy to find them right away. To get to the beaches in Saint Vlas you need to go down the stairs. The beach in Saint Vlas is sandy, with light and very fine soft sand. Normal entrance to the sea, you can say, “the golden mean”. Sandy bottom, not deep right away, but you do not have to walk 100 meters to the depth.
There are lifeguards on the beach, and a medical team. Umbrellas, sun loungers and water attractions are available. In addition to the paid umbrella area, there is also a free beach area. Prices on the beach: umbrella 4 euros, sun lounger 4 euros, and mattress 1 euro.
Despite the fact that Sveti Vlas is a small resort, water attractions are offered on the beaches. The price for regular water attractions is 12.5 euros. A ride on a jet ski costs 40 euros for 10 minutes, 45 euros for 15 minutes. Previously, you could rent a motorboat or a boat for fishing. Now we were told that such services are not provided.
This year, two beaches in Sveti Vlas: “Novy” and “Vostok” received the prestigious international ecology award “Blue Flag”.
How to get there?
The nearest airport is in Burgas – 33 kilometers and in Varna – 100 km.
Several times a day, buses go from Burgas to Sveti Vlas. The ticket price starts from 3 euros. You can also get to the Sunny Beach bus station.
Since the town is connected by direct bus service with Sunny Beach and Nessebar. You can also go by this route from Varna. There are bus stops around the city. The ticket price is 1 euro.
Every two hours, pleasure boats leave from Dinevi pier in Sveti Vlas for Nessebar .
Accommodation in Sveti Vlas
Accommodation prices this summer start at 27 euros for a double room, which is almost 20 percent higher than last summer. In a hotel on the first line, prices start at 42 euros, and a double room on an all-inclusive basis costs from 120 euros per day. If you want to rent an entire apartment, then prices for a studio apartment start at 32 euros, and renting an entire villa will cost from 80 euros per day.
If you want to buy an apartment in Sveti Vlas, one-room apartments start from 30,000 euros, 2-room apartments from 40,000 euros.
Sveti Vlas. Nutrition
What to do if you haven’t booked an all-inclusive hotel? Where to eat?
First power supply option
The first option is the easiest. It is to eat in cafes or restaurants located throughout the town. There may not be any free seats in good value for money places. You should also keep in mind that you will have to make several test orders in different establishments, read reviews, in a word, spend a lot of time before you find what suits you. And this will be the most expensive option.
Second option
This is a budget option for food. It is to cook yourself, buying products in chain stores, where the prices are minimal. For example, in Sveti Vlas it is Lidl, and there is also Grand Janet, but you will need to get there by transport. With this option, the cost of food will be close to what you spent at home.
Typical prices for food on the Glamour beach. Fish soup 5 euros. Salad with tomatoes and feta cheese – 7 euros. Risotto with mussels – 8.5 euros. Pasta with bacon and parmesan – 8.5 euros. Fried horse mackerel – 7 euros. Dish “Pizza mix meat and vegetables” 9.5 euros.
What to see in Sveti Vlas 2023?
Church of St. Blaise
It is located on the site of an ancient monastery of the same name, which was destroyed in the 17th century. The temple was consecrated by Metropolitan Ioannik of Sliven together with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. It is considered to be one of the best-kept churches in Bulgaria.
Church of St. Athanasius the Great
The thing is that this church was active during the Ottoman Empire. Therefore, it should not stand out from the outside.
Amphitheater Arena
It is located next to the Church of St. Blaise, which hosts more than 100 historical performances a year. It also hosts concerts and other entertainment events, most of which are free.
Dinevi Yacht Marina
This is the center of the Sveti Vlas resort and the main attraction. The marina with its clubs and restaurants has become famous among the wealthier people in Bulgaria. Expensive cars can often be seen here.
There are two large water parks nearby. Action Aqua Park is 8 km away, and Nessebar Aqua Park is 15 kilometers away. Getting to the water parks is quite easy. Free minibuses stop at stops marked with special signs. Nessebar Aqua Park is more suitable for teenagers and adults. Action Aqua Park attracts everyone with small children. There are more children’s slides and even a small zoo. This summer, during the high season, the prices are: Action Aqua Park 29.50 euros for adults and 15 euros for children; Nessebar Aqua Park 34 euros for adults and 17 euros for children. It is better to buy tickets through the website, then you will get a small discount.
There are ATMs in the city centre, just like in Sunny Beach.
Pros of Saint Vlas
- The town is not like other resorts.
- Sveti Vlas differs from others in its greater cleanliness and tidiness and new infrastructure.
- A pleasant combination of mountain, sea and beaches with very fine sand.
- The beach of St. Vlas is also suitable for children.
- Average prices for accommodation.
- Average food prices.
- There are several attractions in the city itself and near the city.
- There are not as many people on the beach as on Sunny Beach.
Disadvantages of Saint Vlas
- You will need to go down to the beach of Sveti Vlas if you live in a property far from the sea.
- There are differences in altitude within the city itself, although they are small.
Results
Sveti Vlas is a place where you can spend your vacation with children or you can relax here together so that there are not so many tourists. But it is difficult to call Sveti Vlas a completely quiet resort, sometimes powerful music can be heard from afar. The closer to the sea, the more people you meet. However, the city is much quieter than Sunny Beach. We can recommend Sveti Vlas primarily to those who are looking for an active holiday, but at the same time appreciate comfort and coziness.
I wonder if you have been to Sveti Vlas? What did you like or maybe not like? Write in the comments. I hope this information was useful and will help you make the right decision. Bye everyone.
Sea water temperature in Sveti Vlas by month
