Sveti Vlas holidays:
This sea resort is also known as St. Vlas or St. Blaise who is the patron saint of merchants and cattle growers. Most importantly, the resort got its name from the monastery named after the said patron saint that used to stand in the area. Now, Sveti Vlas is a great alternative for Sunny Beach, another equally famous sea resort in the Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria.

Sveti Vlas is a quieter and more solemn resort compared to Sunny Beach. The place is surrounded with natural landscapes and parks that produce the freshest air. Though it is the smallest sea resort in Bulgaria for only 1 kilometer, it has made many developments in the recent years to answer the growing demand for its tourism. There are shops, hotels and restaurants all over the resort with a new marina constructed that attracts the rich and the famous in Bulgaria.

Finding a place to stay in Sveti Vlas is easy with various accommodations available. There are many cheap hotels ranging from four-star to three star categories as well as pension houses and even a converted monastery. These accommodations have the best facilities and amenities for every tourist.

Though it is a small resort, bathers can relax in this very solemn and intimate getaway; less crowds and definitely clean. The sands are soft, the waters are clear and sun is up most of the day. Sveti Vlas is juts a few kilometers away from the ancient city of Nessebar which has been acknowledged as a UNESCO Heritage Site since 1975. Hence, tourists on cheap holidays can surely take a short trip to Nessebar and be awed by its historical sites and landmarks like medieval churches and houses. Likewise, those who want a more upbeat atmosphere can stop at Sunny Beach for a short while.

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