St Vlas holidays

Holidays to St Vlas, or Sveti Vlas, offer the best of both worlds. Fly from Dublin and experience the natural serenity of Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, with excellent views of the Balkan Mountains. And when you're looking for more action and adventure, the Sunny Beach resort is just 10 minutes down the road.

Bulgaria’s quiet side

St Vlas is the ideal laidback alternative to Bulgaria’s leading holiday resort of Sunny Beach. They're only five kilometres apart, but the two couldn’t be more different. St Vlas is known for its quiet and relaxing beaches overlooking the Black Sea, its green park areas, and its forest hikes where you can really get away from it all. It’s a top choice if you want to explore the peaceful side of the Black Sea coast.

A bustling marina

The Dinevi Marina is one of the most luxurious places on the Black Sea coast. Opened in 2007, this is St Vlas’ most exclusive and upmarket hangout. In fact, it was once voted the best yacht port in the world. Up to 300 boats can be docked here at any one time, and the waterfront bars and restaurants are the best places to watch them sail in and out. If you love a spot of people-watching, you’ll love it here.

Black Sea exploration

St Vlas is an excellent base for exploring Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. It’s just a 10-minute drive to Sunny Beach’s lively energy, great shopping, and all-night parties. And it’s just 20 minutes from the UNESCO site of Nessebar, an old Greek colony that still features the wooden houses of the Middle Ages. And if you’re into hiking, there’s a two-hour trail that winds through the dense forests behind St Vlas.