Six kilometers from the famous Sunny Beach, on a hillside, there is a young and rapidly developing resort in Bulgaria - St. Vlas. It got its name in honor of Veles, the god of trade.
Who is the Slavic god Veles
If you believe the legends, then he was not born from the union of a man and a woman, and not even from other deities. The legend says that once the goddess of love was walking in the heavenly garden and caught a pike in the lake. Hungry, she ate the fish and threw the remains into the field. The cow Zemun was grazing there. She ate pike bones, and subsequently she gave birth to such a creature as no one had ever seen before. It looked like a man, a bull, and a bear at the same time. They named the newborn Veles, which means "hairy." After a while it turned out that he could changeappearance and obey the laws of nature.
Veles was loved by all the gods except for Perun. He considered him his enemy. There are good reasons for this. Veles led a not very righteous lifestyle and seduced Perun's wife, Dodola. She soon gave birth to a son from Veles, who was named Yarilo. Perun cursed Veles and sent him out of Prav to the ground. Here he lived for many years, taught people crafts, trade, music. The admiration of mortals did not please the gods, and they sent him to Nav. There Veles met his beloved Yaga and married her.
Symbol of the god Veles
Once in the resort of St. Vlas, you simply must purchase the Star of Veles amulet. Locals believe that the symbol has great power: it protects its owner and even contributes to the development of intuition and magical abilities.
Saint Vlas is a small and quiet resort. It is just perfect for families with children. The infrastructure here is not very developed, but local authorities are working on this issue. From year to year, the resort is getting better, offering tourists an increasing range of leisure services.
Not so long ago it was just a coastal village at the foot of the Stara Planina ridge. There was nothing here but the purest sea and coniferous forests. Comparing old pictures of the area and modern photos, it's hard to believe that this is the same resort.
Resort stay
Today Sveti Vlas (Saint Vlas) is a complex of apartments with developed infrastructure. Tourists are attracted by chic panoramic views, a cocktail of sea air and the aroma of coniferous forests. Here atat the foot of the mountain range, a natural zone with a mild climate has formed, which doctors especially recommend for children and the elderly.
The resort of St. Vlas in Bulgaria is suitable not only for couples with children and pensioners. Rest here can be both sedate and quiet, and active and bright. Waiting for you:
- show programs in nightclubs;
- delicious food at waterfront restaurants;
- yachting;
- water gymnastics;
- fencing lessons from the best masters;
- beach volleyball.
Five kilometers from St. Vlas is the famous Sunny Beach. If you get bored in a quiet town, then in a matter of minutes you can reach the center of the bustling resort life.
Apartments in Saint Vlas, Bulgaria
Black Sea resorts are good because here you can find housing of any class. Prices for holidays in St. Vlas are more than pleasant. To date, tour operators have identified the best apartments in this resort:
- Sun Coast Apartment;
- Casa Real Apart Complex;
- Oxygen Apartments;
- Mars Apartments in Complex Shipka;
- Apartcomplex Top;
- Villa Antorini Apartments;
- Delfin Apartments;
- Mars Apartments in Tryavna Beach Complex;
- Penthouse Apartment Crown Fort Club.
History of Saint Vlas
In the 2nd century A. D. e. The first settlement appeared in this area. It was called Larisa. In the XIV-In the XVIII centuries, there were several Orthodox shrines on the territory, which were destroyed during the raids of the Ottomans. The area was under the yoke of Turkish rule for a long time and had different names. She regained her modern name only in 1886.
Until 1920, the area was inhabited mainly by Greeks. A series of wars contributed to the resettlement of a large number of Bulgarians here. The Greeks went to Western Thrace, which had by then been transferred to Greece.
The active development of St. Vlas in Bulgaria began in 1963. This was facilitated by the official recognition of the city as a resort. The area became famous in the 2000s. Infrastructure began to actively develop here, a lot of apartments appeared. The nearby resorts of Sunny Beach (Sunny Beach) and the ancient town of Nessebar contributed to the popularity of St. Vlas.
Beaches of Saint Vlas, Bulgaria
Swimming places in St. Vlas are located in small coves. Their total length is 1.5 kilometers. The most famous, "Marina" and "Central", are located on two sides of the largest port in Bulgaria - Marina Dinevi. St. Vlas can be proud of the harbor, which is known and loved by yachtsmen from all over the world.
On the beaches of the resort there is a whole range of entertainment activities and services for tourists:
- jet skiing, banana boating, water skiing;
- yacht rental;
- windsurfing lessons;
- children's playgrounds with trampolines, animators.
You can also eat here without leaving the beach. Working on the shorenumerous restaurants, fast food cafes, shops and pubs.
When is the best time to go to the resort
Exhausting heat in St. Vlas almost never happens. The optimal time for a holiday in Bulgaria is from the first days of June to the end of September. The air here warms up to +25…+26 °С, and water - up to +23…+25˚C.
Infrastructure
It is noteworthy that any construction during the holiday season is prohibited in Bulgaria. In Sveti Vlas, during your vacation, no one will disturb your peace with the noise of working tools and the dirt that accompanies construction and repair work.
Here you will not see dull and similar buildings, like twins. The hotel complexes here are decorated with fantasy. Almost every institution has its own style. In the courtyards there are bars, sports fields, tennis courts.
For shopping in St. Vlas, tourists go to two tourist streets - Tsar Simeon and Mak. From the latter, you can also admire the yacht port. Tsar Simeon Street passes through the square where the resort administration is located. Bulgaria, including Saint Vlas, has long been chosen by celebrities and politicians. This resort is valued for safety.
Church of Saint Blaise
An Orthodox church existed on the territory of the resort from the 3rd to the 17th century. Later it was destroyed by the Turks. In 2007, the church of St. Blaise was laid in its place. Today it is the main attraction of the resort.
The temple bears the name of the SaintGreat Martyr Blasius, who lived in Cappadocia, at the moment it is the territory of Turkey. In 316, he was brutally executed for his devotion to Orthodoxy. The order to deal with Blasius was given by the Roman emperor Flavius Galerius Licinius. The church contains the relics of the saint, which were transferred here under the patronage of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The handover and consecration ceremony was held in 2010. The relics were brought from Istanbul. They were accompanied by representatives of the Bulgarian Synod. In 2009, a particle of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord was invested in the golden cross on the church. It is not surprising that now many Orthodox tourists go to the resort who want to see the shrine with their own eyes.
The biggest yacht port in Bulgaria
Here is the largest yacht port in Bulgaria. 300 vessels no larger than 25 meters can moor in Sveti Vlas.
In the port of Marina Dinevi there is also:
- boutique hotel with 30 rooms;
- pool;
- disco;
- outdoor hot tub.
Twice a day the excursion pirate ship "Black Sam" departs from the pier. Both adults and children can ride it and see the sights of St. Vlas. Bulgaria will seem like a fairyland to children.
Excursion to ancient Nessebar
When you get tired of lying on the beach and playing volleyball with local athletes, go on an excursion to the ancient city of Nessebar. It is located 10 km fromresort.
Travel there will certainly be offered to you in any hotel complex, hotel or just on the way to the beach. You can also get to Nessebar on your own by hiring a yacht with a captain for this purpose.
This is one of the oldest cities in the country, which is listed by UNESCO. The age of Nessebar is 3000 years. There are about 40 churches and many other "witnesses" of the centuries-old history of Bulgaria.
Travel agencies offer numerous tours to Bulgaria. You can also go to St. Vlas on your own. Which option to choose is up to you. First of all, independent rest is recommended for tourists who plan to live in the resort for more than 3 weeks.
A long vacation organized by a travel agency will hit your wallet hard. If you prepare for it yourself, you can save a lot on holidays in Bulgaria. In St. Vlas, a residential complex with a swimming pool and animators is not difficult to find if you do this in advance. Spending some free time will save you money, which can then be spent on resort entertainment.
Conclusion
The resort of St. Vlas has existed for 54 years. During this time it has become one of the most visited in Bulgaria.
In St. Vlas attracts tourists:
- Quiet, unhurried and comfortable rest. Close proximity to major centers for shopping, nightlife.
- Lack of strong winds and few cloudy days per year. The sky above St. Vlas is almost alwaysclean.
- Clean beaches and azure sea.
- Ringing mountain air is so pure that you want to cut it with a knife and eat it.
- The sea is always warm here, even in December it warms up to +15 °С.
Give yourself a chic gift - a vacation in Bulgaria. St. Vlas is a flourishing resort with a healing climate that is always happy to welcome guests!
