Yeasted pancakes
Katmi
Soft, slightly tangy pancakes traditionally cooked on a clay sach and served with sweet or salty fillings.
What's in it Flour, water or milk, yeast, eggs and salt; sometimes yogurt.
Stays Village · Kardzhali Province
Zvezdel
Звездел
Village: Zvezdel. Municipality: Momchilgrad · Kardzhali Province. Cities, villages, nature and landmarks—organized so you can quickly choose where to go.
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Local facts
- Province
- Kardzhali Province
- Municipality
- Momchilgrad
- Mayoralty
- Звездел
- Postcode
- 6820
- Area code
- 03638
- Coordinates
- 41.47059, 25.52104
Photos & short video
Bulgarian food
Local food →Local food
Rhodope klin · kachamak · baklava · herb tea
Wikimedia Commons contributorsSyrup pastry
Baklava
Crisp filo and nuts absorb fragrant syrup in a dessert shared across the Balkans and lovingly made in Bulgarian homes.
What's in it Filo, walnuts or pistachios, butter, sugar syrup and lemon; cinnamon is common.
K kapustin / Wikimedia CommonsRegional · vegetarian
Patatnik
A fragrant Rhodope potato dish with onion and herbs, crisp outside and soft in the middle.
What's in it Grated potatoes, onion, mint or savory, salt and sometimes cheese.
Wikimedia Commons contributorsWhole-roasted lamb · feast
Cheverme
A whole lamb turned slowly over wood fire for a communal Rhodope celebration.
What's in it Young lamb, salt and sometimes a simple herb or butter baste.%202016%20(1).jpg)
EvelinaRibarova / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Sweet bread · festive
Kozunak
A rich, braided Easter bread with a stringy crumb, citrus aroma and sugar crust.
What's in it Flour, eggs, milk, butter, sugar, yeast, lemon zest and optional raisins or nuts.
Viktorija N. Ivanov / Wikimedia CommonsSalad · vegetarian
Shopska salad
The classic first order: tomatoes, cucumber and peppers under a generous snowy layer of white brined cheese.
What's in it Tomatoes, cucumber, roasted or fresh pepper, onion, parsley and sirene cheese.NEARBY
Public transport
Звездел
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Map
Directions
Arrival
Directions
Buses and trains
Long-distance buses reach Kardzhali from Sofia, Plovdiv and Haskovo. Rail is limited; villages and sanctuaries need regional buses or a last-mile taxi.
Nearby places
Nearby places
Filipov Ivo · CC BY-SA 4.0Bivolyane near MomchilgradHarman Kaya sanctuary
Светилище Харман кая
Rock-cut basins, terraces and tomb-like niches cover a large Thracian ritual landscape in the Eastern Rhodopes.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 3.2 km
Anton Lefterov · CC BY-SA 3.0Tatul villageTatul sanctuary
Светилището Татул
A compact Thracian rock sanctuary with a distinctive carved tomb overlooks a quiet village landscape.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 8.5 km
Marie Čcheidzeová · CC BY-SA 4.0Arda valley east of KardzhaliStuden Kladenets Reservoir
Язовир Студен кладенец
A long Arda reservoir winds between volcanic ridges, wildlife habitats, abandoned villages and dramatic meanders.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 18.2 km
Nenko Lazarov · CC BY 2.5Gorna KrepostPerperikon
Перперикон
A monumental rock city and sanctuary crowns a ridge above the Eastern Rhodope valleys.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 27.6 km
