A Bulgaria holiday are becoming increasing popular, with many tourists flocking to enjoy the warm climate, stunning beaches and rich culture. Bulgarian cuisine is typical of the cuisine of South Eastern Europe, sharing characteristics with other Balkans cuisines. Due to the warm climate and diverse landscape Bulgarian cuisine is extremely diverse, with excellent conditions for the growth of vegetables, fruit and herbs.

Bulgarian cuisine is famous for many of the staple dishes. Whilst enjoying a Bulgaria holiday, you will notice the rich salads served with every meal and a diverse, high quality selection of dairy products. Bulgarian cuisine features a variety of hot and cold soups and a wide range of delicious Bulgarian pasties.

Most Bulgarian dishes are steamed, oven baked or served in some form of stew. Frying is not a common cooking style; most of the meat served is grilled. Pork is the most common meat that you will find on a Bulgarian menu and the stable of many dishes. The time spent as part of the Ottoman Empire explain the oriental influence in Bulgarian cuisine, with dishes such as baklava and mousaska now considered as traditional cuisine. During you Bulgaria holiday, you will also notice the inclusion of Bulgarian feta cheese in many of your meals, the cheese is the main ingredient in several salads and pastries.

No Bulgaria holiday will be the same without trying some of the local wines and alcoholic drinks such as rakia, mastika and menta, the perfect accompaniment to a traditional Bulgarian meal. If you are planning a Bulgaria holiday this year, make sure you indulge in some of the fantastic local cuisine.