Susam: Hotels and Accommodations

Susam has a long-standing tradition of celebrating Trifon Zarezan with rituals, Horo dances, songs, and ritual vine pruning. For travelers wishing to book a hotel in Susam, specific local features related to viticulture, culture, nature, and location are central.

Wine and Traditions

Viticulture and grape processing are characteristic of Susam. The area includes 2,905 decares of vineyards. Grape varieties associated with Susam are Merlot, Pamid, Muscat Bianco, Muscat Gianco, Vilnie, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mavrud, and Shira.

A 750-decare expansion of the vineyards in Susam included Muscat Bianco, Muscat Gianco, Vilnie, and Sera. The Trifon Zarezan program in Susam also included ritual vine pruning in the Kartala area, as well as a competition for homemade wine, which was judged at the local Chitalishte.

Culture

The foundations of an old church on Taushantepe are classified as an archaeological site of local significance. A medieval church once stood on Taushan Tepe; a chapel was later built over its foundations.

Susam also has an artistic monument and several archaeological monuments of local significance. The Budilnik Chitalishte in Susam has a group of 14 male Christmas singers, as well as a 10-member women's singing group.

Nature

In the municipality of Mineralni Bani, six established eco-trails connect natural and cultural attractions. Along the routes, there are rest areas, pavilions, and barbecue areas. Susam lies within the Rodopi Sredni Natura 2000 site, code BG0001031.

Geographical Location

Susam is located 3 km from Mineralni Bani, on the Plovdiv–Kardzhali road. The third-class Plovdiv–Kardzhali road includes the Susam–Karamantsi section, which passes through the municipality of Mineralni Bani.

Other local pages: Vinevo, Mineralni Bani.

To the higher-level travel overview: Mineralni Bani.