How many residents does Sveti Vlas have?

In the 2021 census, Bulgaria's National Statistical Institute recorded 2,788 residents as of the 7 September 2021 reference date. In summer, actual occupancy from tourism runs well above the permanent resident figure.

How big is the Marina Dinevi yacht harbour?

According to the harbour operator, Marina Dinevi offers 300 berths for yachts from 5.00 to 31.00 m in length, making it the largest marina in Bulgaria. The harbour has been certified for port services since 28 December 2006; the official opening took place on 16 June 2007.

How far away is Burgas Airport?

Burgas International Airport lies roughly 30 km from Sveti Vlas according to the harbour operator; the measured driving distance is 38 km and the journey takes about 44 minutes. That matters for the arrival of international holidaymakers.

What sets Sveti Vlas apart from neighbouring Sunny Beach?

Sveti Vlas sits on the northern edge of the bay, on the slope of the southern Stara Planina foothills, whereas Sunny Beach lies flat along the beach. The result is a quieter, greener setting and building with sea views. Sunny Beach and the historic Nessebar peninsula are both a short trip away.

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Sveti Vlas

Sveti Vlas sits on Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast, in the Nessebar municipality of Burgas Province. The town occupies the northern edge of a wide bay. Sunny Beach, the large resort, lies at its centre, and the historic Nessebar peninsula closes off the southern end. Both are a short bus or taxi ride away. What gives the place its character is the meeting of sea and mountain: the southern foothills of the Stara Planina run right up to the edge of town, lending Sveti Vlas a greener, cooler hillside setting. That slope is what creates the terraced building with sea views. In the 2021 census, Bulgaria's National Statistical Institute recorded 2,788 residents as of the 7 September reference date; in summer, tourism pushes occupancy well above that. When it comes to choosing a location, Svetlana advises on the ground and knows the individual hillside plots.

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✈ Burgas Airport: ≈44 min (38 km)·🛣 A1 Trakia motorway (Burgas): ≈53 min (61 km)

🏙 Year-round liveability: 21/100

Local amenities

🛒 Major supermarkets: nearest major supermarket: Lidl, approx. 3 km
🏥 Medical care: hospital in town; 3 practices/clinics
🎓 Schools: nearest school approx. 5 km
🚰 Wastewater: Central sewerage Public sewerage network in place. Wastewater is treated at the Elenite plant. The municipal plan notes that the plant's capacity is tight in peak season.

Source: OpenStreetMap; distances as the crow flies. Wastewater source: Plan für integrierte Entwicklung der Gemeinde Nessebar 2021-2027, Kapitel Kanalisationsnetz und Kläranlagen ↗

At a glance

·Marina Dinevi yacht harbour with 300 berths for yachts from 5.00 to 31.00 m in length, described by the operator as the largest marina in Bulgaria (source: marinadinevi.bg)
·A hillside setting on the southern foothills of the Stara Planina: quieter and greener than flat Sunny Beach, with sea views as the value driver
·Burgas International Airport: roughly 30 km according to the Marina Dinevi harbour operator, measured driving distance 38 km in about 44 minutes
·Long, sun-rich summers; July averages around 14 hours of sunshine per day (Open-Meteo, ERA5)
·The harbour opened in 2007 (official opening 16 June 2007) and turned the town from a bathing village into an address with a promenade and a premium segment

Facts & figures

Residents (2021 census): 2.788 (as of 07.09.2021)Source: National Statistical Institute (NSI), 2021 census ↗
Marina Dinevi yacht harbour – berths: 300 berths for yachts from 5,00 to 31,00 m in lengthSource: Marina Dinevi (official marina operator website) ↗
Distance to Burgas Airport: 30 km (to the Marina Dinevi yacht harbour)Source: Marina Dinevi (official marina operator website) ↗
Yacht harbour opening: Port service certification on 28.12.2006, official opening on 16.06.2007Source: Marina Dinevi (official marina operator website) ↗
Sunshine at peak summer (July): around 14 h/day (daily values approx. 50.000 s, July 2023)Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5), coordinates 42.71° N / 27.76° E ↗
Setting: Black Sea coast, Nessebar municipality, Burgas province; northern edge of the Sunny Beach baySource: National Statistical Institute (NSI), register of populated places ↗

Price indication

Apartment: 1.500 €/m² (median) · 1.372–1.630 · Property price 97.161 €
House: 1.413 €/m² (median) · 1.038–1.588 · Property price 259.073 €
Plot: 193 €/m² (median) · 143–193 · Property price 126.000 €

Frequently asked questions

How many residents does Sveti Vlas have?: In the 2021 census, Bulgaria's National Statistical Institute recorded 2,788 residents as of the 7 September 2021 reference date. In summer, actual occupancy from tourism runs well above the permanent resident figure.Source ↗
How big is the Marina Dinevi yacht harbour?: According to the harbour operator, Marina Dinevi offers 300 berths for yachts from 5.00 to 31.00 m in length, making it the largest marina in Bulgaria. The harbour has been certified for port services since 28 December 2006; the official opening took place on 16 June 2007.Source ↗
How far away is Burgas Airport?: Burgas International Airport lies roughly 30 km from Sveti Vlas according to the harbour operator; the measured driving distance is 38 km and the journey takes about 44 minutes. That matters for the arrival of international holidaymakers.Source ↗
What sets Sveti Vlas apart from neighbouring Sunny Beach?: Sveti Vlas sits on the northern edge of the bay, on the slope of the southern Stara Planina foothills, whereas Sunny Beach lies flat along the beach. The result is a quieter, greener setting and building with sea views. Sunny Beach and the historic Nessebar peninsula are both a short trip away.Source ↗