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Top food festivals in Estonia
As a destination, Estonia has it all — regional cuisine, local traditions, music, and community festivals. From fishing villages to farms and forests, every region will find something to celebrate this summer. Celebrations mean food, so come hungry! On Estonia’s largest islands, Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, the cuisine revolves around fresh and smoked fish, juniper, black bread, and homemade beer. These traditions come alive during the Saaremaa Food Festival in early September. Local farms, …
Slow food in Slovenia
Slovenia has remarkable areas where the cuisine is still based on the seasons, the landscape, and the locals who know it best. Across Alpine valleys, hilly vineyards, and remote countryside, boutique farms, estates, and family-run inns offer slow food as a way of life. Here are five exceptional places; find more on Taste Slovenia for overnight stays and outstanding examples of Slovenian cuisine, sustainability, and authenticity. Raduha House Surrounded by the peaks of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps …
Bulgaria’s famous flavors
Food is one of the small pleasures that make a trip to Bulgaria feel complete. Across the country, recipes are shaped by mountain air, sea breezes, family traditions, and fragrant herbs picked from local gardens. Bulgarian cuisine is generous, comforting, and deeply connected to everyday life. From spring to summer, tables fill with fresh vegetables, herbs, and white cheese. In winter, slow-cooked meat dishes, potatoes, pickled vegetables, and sauerkraut bring warmth to family gatherings. …
Taste the range of Czech gastronomy
Authentic flavors, local specialties, and excellent food are some of the best ways to experience Czechia . Welcome to a country where you can explore diverse culinary regions and easily travel between them, discovering flavors that may pleasantly surprise you. MICHELIN Guide and Gault&Millau in Czechia From fine dining recognized by prestigious culinary guides to hearty regional cuisine and a rich beer and wine culture, Czech gastronomy offers something for every taste. Across Czechia, …
Portugal on a plate
Portugal invites you to discover a culinary world where tradition, freshness, creativity, and sustainability meet on every plate. To truly experience Portuguese food culture , follow the locals beyond conventional restaurants — to cafés, tascas, pastelarias , wine bars, markets, and, during festivals, roulottes (food trucks) that bring vibrant street flavors to life. Here, each bite tells a story of the land, the sea, and the people who honor them. The essence of Portuguese cuisine lies in its …
Savor tradition in Slovakia
Slovak cuisine exemplifies authenticity, simplicity, and deep-rooted traditions. It is shaped by mountains, villages, and family farms where honest ingredients and local recipes have been passed on for generations. Food is an essential part of Slovak identity, reflecting both tradition and contemporary lifestyle. On Slovak tables, traditional ingredients meet modern techniques, creating dishes that honor the past while embracing innovation. The foundations of traditional Slovak cuisine include …
Experience Croatia’s food philosophy
Croatia offers travelers a rich culinary experience shaped by regional traditions, seasonal ingredients, and strong connections to local communities. From the Adriatic coast to the fertile inland plains, food in Croatia reflects the country’s geography, culture, and history. Exploring local cuisine is one of the best ways to experience authentic Croatian life while supporting sustainable tourism and responsible dining practices. Traditional Croatian cuisine varies greatly by region. Along the …
Taste Authentic Cyprus
Cyprus invites visitors on a delicious journey through its rich culinary heritage, where every dish tells a story of tradition, family, and Mediterranean living. Influenced by Greek, Middle Eastern, Anatolian, and European cultures, Cypriot cuisine is a vibrant celebration of fresh ingredients, simple techniques, and bold, comforting flavors. Food is at the heart of Cypriot life. It brings families and friends together, marks celebrations, and creates lasting memories around the table. Meals …
Tulip Festival
Celebrate spring in Polemi, Cyprus, where rare red tulips brighten the village’s green countryside for just a short time each year. Usually blooming from late March to early April, the protected Tulipa agenensis creates a vivid seasonal landscape that makes Polemi one of the island’s most special springtime stops. The Tulip Festival invites visitors to enjoy traditional Cypriot hospitality, starting with loukoumades, sweet fried dough balls dipped in syrup. Guests can stroll through local …
Kolokasi Festival
Discover one of Cyprus’s most distinctive local flavors at the Kolokasi Festival in Sotira. Also known as taro root, kolokasi has been closely linked to this small town in the Kokkinochoria region for generations. Thanks to the area’s rich red soil and ideal growing conditions, Sotira now produces most of the island’s kolokasi, and “Kolokasi Sotiras” is recognized with protected European status. The festival celebrates the vegetable’s place in local culture, cuisine, and farming traditions. …