Мартин Трухчев · Трухчевата къщаAir-dried pork · regional
Elenski but
Salted pork leg cured in the mountain air around Elena, sliced almost translucent.
What's in it Pork leg and salt, transformed by long curing and the local climate.
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www.vacacionesbulgaria.com · CC BY-SA 4.0Town · Veliko Tarnovo Province
Elena
Елена
Town: Elena. Municipality: Elena · Veliko Tarnovo Province. Cities, villages, nature and landmarks—organized so you can quickly choose where to go.
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Local facts
- Province
- Veliko Tarnovo Province
- Municipality
- Elena
- Mayoralty
- Елена
- Postcode
- 5070
- Area code
- 06151
- Coordinates
- 42.92923, 25.87482
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Bulgarian food
Local food →Local food
Elena ham · Gorna Oryahovitsa sudzhuk · stewed beans · local wine
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Wikimedia Commons contributorsDry-cured sausage
Lukanka
A flattened, air-dried sausage with a dense texture and warm spice, sliced thin as a meze.
What's in it Pork and beef, salt, black pepper, cumin and curing cultures in a natural casing.%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.
Biso / Wikimedia CommonsBreakfast · pastry
Banitsa
Crisp filo layers wrapped around eggs, yogurt and white cheese—a warm Bulgarian breakfast staple.
What's in it Filo pastry, eggs, yogurt, sirene cheese and butter or oil.
Sumit Surai / Wikimedia CommonsCold soup · vegetarian
Tarator
A cooling yogurt and cucumber soup served cold—simple, fresh and especially popular in summer.
What's in it Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, walnuts, water and a little oil.NEARBY
Public transport
Елена
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Map
Directions
Arrival
Directions
Buses and trains
Gorna Oryahovitsa is the main railway junction; frequent local buses and taxis cover the final 10 km to Veliko Tarnovo. Intercity coaches arrive directly in town.
Nearby places
Nearby places
www.vacacionesbulgaria.com · CC BY-SA 4.0ElenaElena
Елена
A small Revival town of timber houses, churches and mountain food beneath the Elena Balkan.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 0.3 km
Miroslav Dechev · CC BY-SA 4.0Kapinovo Monastery areaKapinovo waterfall
Къпиновски водопад
The Veselina River forms a broad low cascade and pools near one of the region's historic monasteries.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 10.9 km
Mark Ahsmann · Public domainVeliko TarnovoTsarevets & old Tarnovo
Царевец и старо Търново
The fortress of Bulgaria's medieval capital rises above a city folded dramatically around the Yantra River.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 24.9 km
Kandi · Public domainVeliko TarnovoTrapezitsa fortress
Крепост Трапезица
The second great hill of medieval Tarnovgrad preserves church foundations, fortifications and wide views toward Tsarevets and the Yantra bends.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 25.2 km
