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Summary

The Eastern Rhodopes have a hugely diverse birding scene and local entrepreneurs create incredible nature adventures; Bulgarian’s nature scene has long been overshadowed by the neighbouring countries like Greece and Croatia, but it’s got both a vibrant history and a flourishing present. Visit the following to discover the amazing variety of birds in Sakar and Eastern Rhodope mountains. Here’s where you can experience authentic Rhodope cooking, whether that be traditional or contemporary, being Bulgarian mixed with Oriental cuisine.

Natural Pleasures

The Eastern Rhodope’s sky is crowded with birds of prey which makes it one of the world’s most overwhelmingly green destinations. The mountains are blessed with a large number of bucolic countryside areas, and the reservoir Studen kladenets and river Arda are just minutes away from the accommodations, just like the bird watching points and forests.

Culinary Experience

Once known only for potato and tobacco growing, Eastern Rhodope & Sakar’s culinary scene is currently enjoying a Mediterranean moment in the sun, and has become a culinary destination in its own right. This delicious move takes in everything from the most traditional “mehana” restaurants to the local pubs “krachma”, or favourite “ho-re-mags” in small villages. The local taste of the traditional pastry “banitsa”, or “cheverme” (roasted whole lamb) is definitely incomparable.