Aheloy (Bulgarian: Ахелой [axeˈɫoj]) is a town and seaside resort in Pomorie Municipality of Burgas Province. As of 2006 it had 2,175 inhabitants. It is situated in eastern Bulgaria, on the Black Sea Coast between the major port of Burgas to the south and the bustling tourist centres Nesebar, Slanchev Bryag and Sveti Vlas to the north. The river Aheloy flows into the Black Sea south of the town. Aheloy was officially proclaimed a town in 2009 with a decision by the Government of Bulgaria. Aheloy Nunatak in Antarctica is named after the town.