Greece on your plate

Undoubtedly, Greek cuisine is one of the main attractions in Greece for its unique tastes, organic ingredients, and nutritious foods. Here is a must-try list of the highlights that you should not miss during your visit.

Olive oil

Virgin Greek olive oil has a prominent place in Greek cuisine and is used almost in every dish, from cooking to salad dressings. The best ones come from Crete and Peloponnese  as they are both verdant areas with fertile plains.

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Greek mezes

The known Greek ‘snacks’ is a collection of small dishes served before a meal, just like an appetizer, or accompanied by drinks. Some popular ones are pies, dolmades, olives, and feta cheese.

Vegetables

Vegetables have a huge impact on Greek cuisine as most of the dishes are mainly made out of seasonal vegetables. For example, moussaka is made in summer because eggplant is in season then – a savor that you must not miss! Mykonos town has a variety of traditional taverns where you can taste local dishes. You can also book our Gastronomy team to make you a dinner in the privacy of your villa.

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Greek seasoning

Greek cuisine doesn’t have a lot of seasoning and mainly uses just a few ingredients such as oregano, garlic, onion, basil, and bay leaves. These classic Mediterranean herbs are used on chicken, lamb, fish, and salads, giving an extra taste. If you are a Greek cuisine lover, you can buy seasoning from local stores to take back home.

Feta cheese

Feta is the most well-known cheese in Greece and is used in all sorts of dishes, ranging from appetizers to desserts. Is a soft, white cheese made out of milk from sheep or goat and is an excellent source of calcium. Rumor has it that Naxos is the ambassador of the art of cheese-making.

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Greek drinks

Greece has a wide array of drinks as well that you must give a try. The most well-known is ouzo, a grain-based alcohol served cold. Depending on which island you will travel this summer, note to taste its own unique local drinks, such as raki in Crete and limoncello in Corfu, or have a wine tour in Santorini.

Greek souvlaki

Of course, the souvlaki couldn’t be missing from the list! The best-known Greek fast food is served in local ‘souvlaki shops’ that serve gyros and grilled meat dishes. You will find souvlaki available in almost every corner and you can order it as a takeaway or sit at the shop and enjoy it as the locals do.

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