The Village of Dekov is located in Northern Bulgaria, in the Municipality of Belene, District of Pleven.

It is 3 miles from the Town of Belene, 13 miles from the Town of Svishtov, 18 miles from the Town of Nikopol, 18 miles from the Town of Levski, 36 miles from the City of Pleven, 39 miles from the Town of Pavlikeni. The village is located approximately 135 miles to the capital City of Sofia and 170 miles to the City of Varna.

The village of Dekov has around 460 residents. There is a Village Hall, an active community centre with folklore groups, a beautiful church built in 1872, an ethnographic museum, showcasing the local cultural and historical heritage, several food shops, and a petrol station. There is transport to the neighbouring settlements. Persina Nature Park is only a 10-minute drive away from the village, offering an amazing opportunity for all nature lovers to explore diverse wildlife and immerse themselves in the beauty of Bulgaria’s natural landscape along the Danube River.

There is an intriguing legend behind the name of the village. Long ago, two brothers named Deko and Dechko lived in the area. The older brother, Deko, moved to what is now the village of Dekov. Over time, his fellow villagers followed suit, settling in the new location. When asked where they were going, they would reply, “I’m heading to Deko’s place!” And so, the village came to be known as Dekov, named after the brother who first made it his home.

The village Community centre is called “Videlina – 1897”. Currently, it has four active amateur groups: Folk Group “Detelina”; Christmas Carol Group “Dekovchani”; Folk Choir Club “Veselo horo” and Children’s Amateur Dance Group “Little Dekovchanchita”.

The Orthodox church “Saint George” in the village was built in 1872 and consecrated in 1887. In 1942, the bell tower was built as an extension of the church.

Originally, the Village of Dekov celebrated its holiday on May 6th, St. George’s Day. However, after 1944, the holiday was moved to May 1st. It was later suspended for a time, but following a village assembly and an official decree, the celebration was rescheduled to May 2nd, allowing the community to also celebrate Labour Day.

A signature dish from the village of Dekov is the Stuffed Red Dried Peppers.

The most attractive landmarks in the area are:
– Orthodox Church “Saint George” built in 1872 in the Village of Dekov;
– The village Community centre “Videlina – 1897”;
– Ethnographic Museum in the village, established in 1971;
– The Church “St. St. Petar and Paul” – in the Town of Nikopol – a richly decorated medieval church from the 13th-14th century;
– Persina Nature Park – situated on the territory of three municipalities (Nikopol, Belene and Svishtov), the park is a place for conservation and restoration of Danube wetlands with 1100 animal species;
– “Elia” water fountain – in the Town of Nikopol. The fountain has an immured Ancient Roman gravestone featuring an epitaph;
– “Kaikusha” Protected Site – a marsh that remained after the draining of Svishtov-Belene lowlands. There, visitors and tourists can see typical marsh vegetation and many waterfowls;