Food!

Bulgaria's geographical position has contributed to the diversity of its wonderful cuisine, which combines the fiery Balkan spirit with the soft Mediterranean aroma and is liberally sprinkled with spicy Middle Eastern love drops. When you add in the fact that all of this comes at a fair price and with excellent service, you have your next vacation spot.

Salads are frequently served as appetizers in Bulgarian cuisine, as are dairy items, wines, and other alcoholic beverages such as rakia. A range of soups, such as the cold soup tarator, and pastries, such as the filo dough-based banitsa, pita, and several types of burek, are also available.

Water-based stews, either vegetarian or with lamb, goat meat, veal, chicken, or hog, are the most common main meals. Deep-frying is uncommon, but grilling – particularly of various types of sausages – is highly popular. Pork is popular, especially when combined with veal or lamb, but fish and chicken are also popular.

Veal is popular for grilling meat appetizers (meze) and in some main courses, despite the fact that most animals are raised for milk production rather than meat. Bulgaria's own consumption of lamb is remarkable, especially in the spring, as a major exporter. This is definitely one of the top Things to Know Before Traveling to Bulgaria.