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The Sveti Vlas (St.Vlass) village has about
3,000 inhabitants and is situated just 4 km to the north of
Sunny Beach resort and 9 km away from the town of Nessebar. It
lies in the skirts of the Stara Planina mountain (also called
the Balkan mountain) and thus offers a beautiful combination of
sea and mountain climate, considered favourable for those
suffering from lung diseases. The adjacent beaches are of a
total length of about 1km and average width of 16 metres. The
eastern end of the village's adjacent coastal line hosts the
small port of local fishermen. The village of Sveti Vlas (St.
Vlass) is believed to have been founded by the Thracian tribe of
Larisi in the 2nd century BC. At that time, it reportedly bore
the name of Larisa. It was renamed 'Sveti Vlas' in the 14th
century AC after the patron saint of cattle growers and
merchants. The numerous private hotels of Sveti Vlas offer a
variety of styles and high-quality service, making the small
village a preferred destination for holidaymakers. |
