One of the best things about Bulgaria is the abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables, and the delicious, varied cuisine. There are many traditional Bulgarian dishes that have an unmistakable Greek or Turkish influence.

For breakfast especially in the mountain areas you can indulge in pancakes with fresh fruit berries and delicious syrup. One of the most popular Bulgarian breakfast is Banitsa – a hot baked cheese pastry. Bulgaria is also famous for its yogurt and honey. For lunch, Bulgarians love their salads, and most restaurants offer more than a dozen options to choose from. A Shopska salad is typical of the more traditional fare, which includes chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese and olives.For dinner, Kavarma is a traditional dish of meat and vegetables roasted in a earthenware dish with lots of garlic, onions, tomatoes, oil and spices. Popular dishes include kebabche (grilled, spicy meat sausages) and kyufte – sausages that are flattened and curled round in a circle.