Picturesque tavernas by the sea, fine restaurants and traditional ouzo and meze tavernas will cater for you with delicious tastes, among which fresh fish and seafood knock spots off. What is more, you will enjoy chickpeas with dill, stuffed cabbage leaves with fava, fishballs, goat cheese, and other goodies. What you should really not miss are the famous little shrimps from the infinite beauty of the sea of Symi.

Choose yours. ‘’Souvlaki’’ or ‘’teriyaki’’? ‘’taboule’’ or ‘’soufflé’’? Whatever is your favourite taste, you’ll enjoy it in Athens! Almost in every corner of the city, you’ll find the world famous greek tavernas, souvlaki corners as well as ethnic or multi-culti cuisine spots. In the ancient land of olive trees and vineyards, a connoisseur will discover some of the international gastronomy ‘’temples’’, prized with Michelin stars! But what is unique about Athens is the ext

One of the most persistent memories we have is of the aroma and taste of home cooked food. The warmth, the sense of security and intimacy associated with home cooked food are universal experiences. Greek cuisine, rich with authentic flavours and aromas represents an age-old cultural unity. Women are at the forefront of this tradition. Playing the key role in the family nucleus, they have borne the responsibility for prudent handling of ingredients. Their ingenuity has left its mark on the charac

The area’s fertile plains, life-giving lakes and rivers, the large variety of seafood found within the Aegean Archipelago, offer excellent raw materials, making the extraordinary Macedonian Cuisine all the more tasty. Its recipes have been influenced by multicultural traits and traditions, throughout the centuries, creating a unique blend of flavours. The region of Macedonia in Greece has quality products with which locals master their recipes; crocus from Kozani, Grevena’s mushrooms, Kastoria’

Tasteful simplicityEpirus’ particular terrain, the mountainous areas, the sea, the climate and a centuries-old history have all played a part in creating countless dishes and tasty combinations that make up the local cuisine. Your journey to this part of Greece will turn into an unforgettable experience once you have savoured the culinary delights of this part of the country! Well-known and well-preferred within as well as beyond Greek borders, Epirus’ cuisine is about straightforward flavours

Around the Cyclades guided by taste The morphology of the islands and the microclimate of each and every one of them play a decisive part in what has become the local culinary culture. Besides, many of the ingredients accounting for the scrumptious food you can have here are protected designation of origin products. Meat of no massive production, fresh fish and seafood, dry tomatoes, potatoes, yellow split peas (fava beans), caper, top dairy products, fantastic honey… The

Delightful Flavours from the Aegean SeaYour journeys around the Aegean Sea and the islands you visit will steal your heart with their captivating local scents and delicious flavours. Welcome to the Aegean Sea’s world of taste: rich white or red sauces; tenderly cooked pulses; home-grown tasty vegetables traditionally grown on dry soil; bread and rusks with the robust flavour of the local wheat and barley varieties; and fresh goat cheeses, as filling to fluffy little pies wrapped in thin dough, a

The Greek cuisine, with its wide variety of high quality ingredients and its wisely considered and highly beneficial combinations which encapsulate the knowledge of centuries, enjoys a privileged position in the global culture of taste alternatives. The country is characterised by its numerous islands and the rugged terrain of the mainland. This morphological diversity creates worlds within worlds. A trip to Greece means a fascinating exploration of tastes, flavours, unexpected combinations and

When in Thrace, try the local dishes; they will definitely live up to your expectations! The region’s gastronomy combines traditional old Thracian dishes with much affinity to recipes from Asia Minor (Anatolia) as well as to the local Pomak community. Try sausage, pastirma (or pastrami), kavourmas, tzigerosarmades, gioufkades, chylopites, pork or chicken with pickled cabbage, chicken with couscous, sweet or savoury pies, stuffed cabbage leaves and kebab. On the seaside areas, there’s lots of f

Once the Carnival festivities are over, people in Greece spend Clean Monday outdoors. Families and friends go to the countryside, fly kites and start the Lent with the rich Clean Monday meal. Religion and tradition in Greece have it that the lent should last 40 days and involve refraining from all animal products. Nevertheless, some of the most delicious dishes of the Greek cuisine make up the lent table, ranging from vegetables and pulses to seafood and other nutritious and scrumptious ingredi

Rhodes Island is one of the most famous and beloved destinations during spring or summer. Fine cuisine lovers from around the world have the chance to savour local dishes which combine tradition and modern trends in gastronomy. The Island’s recipes have been formed and altered through centuries of eastern and western conquests and invaders. Ottoman, Venetians, Franks and Italians have marked Rhodes cuisine. Multiple elements from a crossroad of cultures and neighbouring continents such as Asia,

Α culinary paradise!Thessaloniki’s cuisine is widely known for its quality and variety. As the formation of the overall culture of the city came under many influences, Thessaloniki’s cuisine is one of the richest in Greece. Traditional recipes as well as modern trends have created a wide range of choices. Professionals in Thessaloniki are renowned for their courtesy and hospitality. Whether one chooses a restaurant with many stars or a traditional little taverna, or whether one wants a snack wh

Mostly known as VasilopitaOn New Year’s Day, a happy custom observed in almost every household in the country is about a sweet-tasting lucky treat: Vasilopita (meaning St. Basil’s Cake). Across Greece, recipes are quite a few; they all have one basic ingredient though: the much sought-after flouri [lucky coin]! Here’s the story behind this centuries-old tradition! Variations & recipesLooking for the origin of the Vasilopita custom, we’ll take you on a trip back to the Greek antiquity period.

While visiting Volos, you will definitely pass by a tsipouro taverna;  the unrivalled landmark of the city.Tsipouro taverna, aka tsipourádiko and, in plural, tsipourádika, in the city of the Argonauts, are dispersed in every nook and cranny: almost 600 (!) of them bear the gastronomic stamp of the city and provide people with a favourite meeting point.  A traditional habitThe process by which tsipouradika came to be enjoyed dates back a long way, to the 19th century. They were born out of a nee

Offer your taste buds a treat on Chios!Chios is a hospitable island all year round and offers a world of images, colours, tastes and aromas! The mild Mediterranean climate in combination with the island’s rich soil yields quality products that are used to create a range of unique local dishes. Welcome to the land that boasts beautiful medieval villages, extraordinary beaches and the lovely Chios town that open-handedly gives savoury mandarins, home-made liquors, ouzo, spoon sweets and the famous

The local products of the islandCorfu’s microclimate- heavy rainfalls and humidity- as well as the mild relief of its territory are the key factors related to the fertility and fruitfulness of the blessed Corfiot land… Ever since Homer’s time, the olive tree has undoubtedly been the trademark of Corfu. The sight of vast ancient-old olive groves comprising about 4,5 million olive trees fill us with awe and admiration for the grandeur of nature. Olive oil of excellent quality, delicious black lit

Set out on an exhilarating journey of gastronomic imagination to Chania or Haniá, one of the most desired Cretan destinations! A bougatsa with cream, a delicious cream pie dusted with powdered sugar based on an old Asia Minor recipe, is the sweetest way to start your day! Continue your culinary quest with a visit to the “temple of gastronomy”, the Chania Municipal Market.  Here, in a deep mystic atmosphere, wander around various food stores, and taste the divine gifts of Cretan Nature! Search f

Due to its proximity to Athens, Arachova Town welcomes every year (from early November till late April) many visitors to its snow-covered slopes. Visit this hot winter destination, a great favourite for passionate ski lovers, and celebrities, or just first-time visitors who wish to relax in a dreamy mountainous setting with modern tourism facilities. Are you planning your forthcoming ski trip? Go on winter vacation to Arachova, a mountainous village nestled picturesquely on the foot of Mt. Parna

Traditional Cuisine of the cretan islandVarious archaeological finds as well as Knossos’ wall paintings confirm the fact that Crete’s culinary tradition dates back to the Minoan Period. Four thousand years ago Cretans used almost the same food products as are being used today. Over the centuries, against all odds of their recipes being altered due to the various culinary traditions that came over with the island’s conquerors, Crete’s recipes practically remained the same. This continuity is what

Chylopites, kofto makaronaki, kouskousaki, kritharaki, trachanas...These words may sound weird to you, but they are all types of Greek pasta, made with tasty ingredients such as wheat, milk, and eggs. A Greek pasta dish is usually topped with a red tomato or creamy-white sauce, and lots of grated myzithra cheese. Try it mixed with seafood, meat, or legumes; enjoy it in delicious and nutritious soups, or in cold salad dishes. Like old times… In the past, rural housewives used to make their own