Saint /Sveti/ Vlas - INFO

The first settlement was founded in the 2-nd century by the ancient Thracians and was called Larisa. Only in the XIV century it was renamed to St. Vlas, in honor of the patron of traders, breeders and healers.

In the 14th-18th centuries there was a monastery named after the saint and burned by countless pirates raids. St. Vlas is revered by both the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.

In the vicinity of the village there were 4 other monasteries. The town of Sveti Vlas is one of the oldest settlements in the municipality of Nessebar. During the Ottoman rule several names of the village are known, and all of them are connected with monasteries.

In 1963 Vlas was declared as a climatic sea resort. The local microclimate is favorable for the treatment of lung diseases.

In 2006, according to the decision of the Council of Ministers, the village of St. Vlas acquired the status of a city.

In 2007 St. Vlas opened the largest yacht port in Bulgaria with capacity of 300 yachts.

The beach in Vlas is oriented to the south. The sand is shallow and golden. A unique combination of pure mountain air, sea climate and beautiful landscapes. St. Vlas is a favourite holiday destination for many Bulgarians and foreigners. Summer days are characterized by a relatively calm morning and a cool evening. Unique long, warm and quiet autumn. In recent years the temperature of +15°C has been observed in the middle of December. Winter lasts no more than a month.

Events

May 2 – St. Vlas Cathedral. It is also the summer Atanas day.

July 18-20 – The International Sailing Regatta "St. Vlas". It takes place in the waters of Nessebar Bay. The host of the event is the Municipal Navy Club "Nesebar 2000". "St. Vlas" Regatta has a five-year history, and until 2007 is known in translation as "Victory".

There is also a "Sveti Vlas" supercar-rally.