The ethno-village of Svođe is located just 30 kilometers from my town, and I decided, together with my family, to finally go and see what it looks like.This village was founded long ago, when people fled to the mountains to escape the Turkish invasion. Later, many more inhabitants settled there. However, over time, young people left for larger cities in search of work, leaving the village with only a few residents. Then, during the coronavirus pandemic, when everyone was in isolation, a wealthy family came to the village—to their ancestral land—to escape the big city. Enchanted by the beauty of the area, they decided to revitalize the place and developed the beautiful village of Svodje on the property that had belonged to their family.I often heard from friends that they had gone for lunch in Svođe, where homemade food is served. So, I finally decided to go there myself.Our walk began here at the village gate.
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Seven bungalows are situated in the central part of the courtyard. The structures are built of wood and stone. The roofs are covered with ćeramida (curved clay tiles), a type of roofing traditionally used for houses in southern Serbia. The bungalows feature accommodation units with terraces, indoor seating areas, and bathrooms. In addition to the accommodation facilities, the complex includes an outdoor swimming pool.
While walking through the courtyard, I noticed a restaurant with ninety seats in the indoor area and just as many in the summer garden.The aroma of food from the restaurant drew us in immediately, and we headed inside.Inside the building, there is a solid fuel oven, i.e. furuna, in which bread is prepared according to the recipe of this region. The menu includes dishes based on local agricultural products: lamb that is thermally processed under the skin, cured meat products, soups, salads and cheeses that are delivered from the Stara planina area. What can I tell you, all the locals, all the best.
After a good meal, we visited another area designed for children. I really liked everything—tables made from old barrels and an antique horse-drawn wagon, the kind farmers once used to transport hay and produce with the help of a cow. A well containing fresh mountain water also caught my eye.
Today we finished our walk and bought some barbecue to go, some excellent homemade rakija, and some cheese brought from Stara Planina. I promised my family that we would keep coming back here.
Thank you for reading my post and welcome to my homeland.
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