Bulgarian cuisine on the coast: what to try in Sunny Beach, Nessebar and Sveti Vlas

Bulgarian cuisine on the coast: what to try in Sunny Beach, Nessebar and Sveti Vlas

Moving or buying real estate in Bulgaria by the sea is not only a comfortable climate and affordable prices, but also an acquaintance with the local cuisine. Bulgarian gastronomy has absorbed the traditions of the Balkans, the Mediterranean and the East. And the Black Sea coast is famous for fresh vegetables, fruits and, of course, fish.

Main dishes of Bulgarian cuisine

- Shop salad is the calling card of Bulgaria. Juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions and sirene cheese grated on top. A light and refreshing dish served in every cafe.

- - Kavarma is a meat stew braised with onions, paprika and tomatoes. It is often cooked in clay pots, which gives a special flavor.

- - Tarator is a cold soup made of yogurt, cucumbers, dill and garlic. Especially popular in the summer heat.

- - Kebabchetta and küfteta - grilled meat sausages and cutlets often served with beer or homemade bread.

- Banitsa is a layered cheese and egg pie popular as breakfast.

Marine cuisine

On the coast of Bulgaria you should definitely try:

- -fresh grilled fish (mackerel, mullet, mackerel),

- -mussels in shells (often with garlic sauce),

- chopski midi - mussels baked with vegetables and cheese,

- - seafood salads with olive oil.

Special attention should be paid to wine and rakia - local drinks, which are traditionally served with the meal.

Prices in restaurants and cafes

The coast pleases with affordable prices:

- Lunch in a cafe on Sunny Beach - from 8-12 € with a drink.

- Dinner in a restaurant in Nessebar with seafood and wine - about 20-25 € per person.

- Coffee or dessert in seaside towns - 2-3 €.

Compared to Greece or Croatia, Bulgaria remains one of the most budget-friendly countries in the EU for a gastronomic holiday.

Where to try the best dishes?"

- Family taverns overlooking the sea are popular in Nessebar.

- In St. Vlas you can find marina restaurants with freshly caught fish dishes.

- In Sunny Beach there are many democratic cafes and fast food places for tourists, but you should look for small establishments with traditional cuisine.

Total

Bulgarian cuisine is a combination of simplicity, freshness and variety. For those who buy property on the coast, getting to know the local gastronomy becomes an important part of life: the market of fresh vegetables near the house, restaurants by the sea and traditional dishes that are easy to prepare at home.

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