Programme: Maritime and Fisheries Programme

According to a study by the University of Food Technology - Plovdiv, the inclusion and supply of unique, specific, local food and beverages in the products and services of the "Tourism" sector is a prerequisite for attracting about 35% more tourists and guests. The creation of tourist attractions in fishing tourism is the basis of the project idea. The interest of Bulgarian and foreign tourists in fish cuisine is constantly growing and the creation of a culinary map, with an attractive presentation of traditional and modern recipes and ways to prepare fish dishes and fish products, increases the quality and economic efficiency of tourism activities in small fishing communities. The specialized advertising and information guide / on paper and in electronic version /, functioning on the phones and tablets of the consumers will present the topography, the assortment list and the menus of the sites for fish, fish products and fish cuisine in the settlements of the three municipalities - Batak, Devin  and Dospat.  Culinary workshops for fish cooking, conducted by chefs - with high expertise and professionalism - will create conditions for the creation and development of trade and tourism infrastructure in all three municipalities. The development and enrichment of the local culinary industry will be supported, throughout the monitoring period, through annual presentations of the culinary skills of local restaurateurs and chefs. The preservation and development of local cuisine, as a cultural and historical product, has so far been underestimated due to its intangible nature and the lack of systematic methods for storage and reproduction.  The creation of an interactive digital recipe book and audio and video demonstrations of culinary techniques for processing and preparation of fish dishes and fish products will create conditions for the continuity of gastronomic culture between generations in the form of an expressive culinary attraction.