Saint Vlas is situated at the foot of the Balkan mountain surrounded by picturesque nature and beach line of total length of 1.5 kilometers. What makes it a preferred destination for holidaymakers and investors is the winning combination of sea and mountain climate. Four kilometers north of Sunny Beach, Saint Vlas is 25 minutes from Bourgas and around 1 hour from Varna international airports. The place, where Saint Vlas is situated, is the biggest tourist area in Bulgaria. The so called Riviera consists of Aheloi, Ravda, Sunny Beach, Saint Vlas, Elenite. It is the only resort in Bulgaria with completely south facing sandy beach. Saint Vlas is quieter than Sunny Beach, but is close enough to Sunny Beach to benefit from its restaurants, shops and other facilities. Saint Vlas is one of the most fast-developing seaside settlements due to the fact that the necessary social and technical infrastructure is available - kindergarten, elementary school, library club, a health center, cleaning station. The town is also famous for its brand new and beautiful yacht port, which is being developed close to the water base of the local fishermen. Saint Vlas is a modern beach destination, with brand new hotels and tourist infrastructure. It springs to life towards the end of 2nd century BC. During the 14th century AC the town was renamed to "Saint Vlas" after a patron saint of cattle growers and merchants. Saint Vlas is announced as a sea resort in 1963.
The immediate proximity of Saint Vlas to Sunny Beach is an important factor for the ever-increasing number of investors. While it is more likely to spend a busy night life at Sunny Beach, Saint Vlas is a more quiet place that will mostly suit families with kids.
The property market has seen a steady growth in the last years, although not as abrupt as the growth in the resort areas like Sunny Beach, Bansko and Pamporovo. The property prices in Saint Vlas vary depending on their distance to the sea and the available complex facilities.