What to do

With its pleasant climate, warm clean water, sandy beaches, and picturesque landscapes, Elenite, St Vlas, Sunny Beach and Nessebar form what has become known as the Bulgarian Riviera. The weather is a perfect mix of warm Mediterranean climate during the day, and cooler night air from the mountains to refresh after a hot day on the beach.

The Black Sea Coast offers a wide range of activities and is excellent value for money.

You can relax on the beach, go windsurfing, jet skiing, or hire a pedal boat to explore the coastline.

The newly opened marina at St Vlas offers various local boat trips and cruises, including trips to Nessebar and Sunny Beach, evening cruises and fishing trips. The marina is a 5 minute walk from Sun Coast Villas.

You can take a romantic sunset yacht trip, or join a local excursion for wine tasting, horse riding or an adventurous jeep safari. Or simply enjoy being pampered in a local spa at local prices.

St Vlas also has an open air theatre with evening shows throughout the summer.

There are 3 larger beaches in St. Vlas, along with several small secluded beaches.

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Messambria Fort has its own private beach directly in front of the complex.

The Black Sea coast is the border between Europe and Asia, with an excellent combination of mountains and sea. Settlement dates back to the 2nd Century AD and evidence of its rich history and cultural past can still be seen today.

Old Nessebar

The ancient town of Nessebar is a town of historic significance and has been designated a UNESCO world heritage site. The town was one of the most important Byzantine towns on the Black Sea Coast during the middle ages. The city's ancient monuments from its 1,000 year history include the acropolis, temple of Apollo, an agora, the fortress and the Stara Mitropolia Basilica. The ancient wooden houses are typical of Black Sea 18th & 19th century architecture.

Nessebar lies on a peninsular 9 km from St Vas and can be accessed by boat from the marina, or by bus or taxi. The town provides a romantic setting for an evening meal in one of its many restaurants overlooking the sea.

Sozopol
If you fancy venturing a littler further, Sozopol is a picturesque ancient town dramatically located on a headline that stretches out into the sea. The city has a wealth of architecture, with cobbled lanes, ancient houses, impressive beaches and seaside restaurants that boast stunning views.
Sozopol is located approximately 70 km south of St Vlas, and there are regular excursions from St Vlas to Sozopol.

Restaurants & Nightlife

There are many restaurants in and around St Vlas, and eating out is still very inexpensive. Messambria and Sun Coast Villas each have their own restaurants on site if you fancy relaxing closer to home. Alternatively, you can dine at one of the local restaurants in the village, or walk along the coast and use any of the restaurants in neighbouring resorts.

You can also catch a taxi or boat to Nessebar and dine in a local restaurant overlooking the sea, with views stretching across the bay to St Vlas and Sunny Beach.

With so many restaurants offering excellent food and local wines, stunning views and prices to suit every budget, you can try a different restaurant every night.

There are local bars in the village where you can enjoy Bulgarian wine and beer, or enjoy the sociable atmosphere of the resort bars.

If you prefer an evening with a bit more ‘hustle and bustle’, Sunny Beach is only 4 km from St Vlas, and is a larger and busier resort, offering entertainment both day and night. There are a host of nightclubs, casinos and bars, with a variety of acts and entertainment. There are also several shopping centres selling clothes, CD’s and souvenirs.

Taxis to and from Sunny Beach are plentiful and cheap.

Car Hire

Car hire is available from Bourgas airport and there are several car hire companies operating in the village and in neighbouring resorts.