Culinary Routes
Authentic traditions and festivals tied to local produce
Culinary Routes
The Teteven region is renowned for its authentic culinary traditions and festivals built around local produce - from Teteven-style salamura (a cold fish soup) and krotmach to homemade rakia (plum brandy) and cheeses.
Teteven Salamura Festival
Teteven, last Saturday of June (since 2016) - a festival celebrating cold fish soup made to an authentic recipe, alongside other local dishes.
Fish Festival
Ribaritsa village, July - trout and salamura, plus a fishing competition for the title of "Angler of the Year."
Bread Festival
Golyam Izvor village, October - featuring over 25 master bakers of traditional bread.
Homemade Cheese Festival
Cherni Vit village, last Saturday of September - tastings of authentic cheeses, wine, and honey.
Teteven Plum Rakia "Altan Teteven"
A 100% natural product made from ripe plums, produced in limited batches.
Hinap Products
Glozhene village - natural liqueur and flavored vodka made from hand-picked hinap berries.