{"id":18784,"date":"2017-03-15T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-14T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=18784&preview=true&preview_id=18784"},"modified":"2025-03-25T01:39:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T14:39:22","slug":"visiting-greece-heres-what-you-need-to-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/visiting-greece-heres-what-you-need-to-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Greece? Here’s what you need to eat"},"content":{"rendered":"

People travel for any number of reasons, and if you\u2019re reading this, chances are you\u2019re a culinary adventurer. Luckily, Greece<\/a> is an absolute paradise (in general) but even more so for foodies<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

While it\u2019s certainly known for its spit-roasted meats carved straight from the grill and oh-so-fresh seafood, traveling to this sun-soaked destination and trying the local fare is definitely worth it.<\/p>\n

From hearty street food to fresh fine dining and even sampling some of the freshest fine produce, here\u2019s just a small taste of what to eat in Greece<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Aegean seafood<\/h3>\n
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Fresh octopus for dinner.<\/p><\/div>\n

With so many coastal areas here, you\u2019ll find that some of the best seafood anywhere comes straight from the Mediterranean with fresh seafood prepared straight from the daily deliveries to the kitchens. You\u2019ll see plenty of octopus salads and calamari on the menu and plenty of restaurants located right at the seafront serving up sea bass and surprisingly, seafood pastas that couldn\u2019t get any fresher if you\u2019d waded out and caught it yourself. If you\u2019re a fan of seafood, you simply can\u2019t go wrong in Greece.<\/p>\n

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Street Food<\/h3>\n
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Photo by Dimitris Koskinas<\/p><\/div>\n

Starting with the obvious choice; souvlakia (grilled meat skewered) or Gyros (pronounced: yee-ros) which is pulled meat served in pita bread. Sure you might think you\u2019ve had a souvo, and you might think you\u2019ve had a damn good souvo (particularly if you\u2019ve eaten in the wee hours of the a.m.) but until you\u2019ve tried a real Greek one, with perfectly grilled meat, fries, tzatziki and fresh ingredients, you haven\u2019t actually had one. Casual street eats in Greece are a win all around when you\u2019re wandering around Athens. You\u2019ll find souvo shops everywhere, but if you\u2019re looking to get the best one (of course you are) you\u2019ve got some pretty good options.<\/p>\n

In Athens you\u2019ll find two consistently great places, both named Kostas. Kostas Platia Agias Eirinis is located in popular Agias Eirinis Square. The best way to find it is to look for the queue of people out the door. It\u2019s been an institution since the 1940s and they serve up only two menu items (no menu paralysis here). It\u2019s a tiny, no frill eatery with no seating, just the street benches outside. You\u2019ll find some of the best pork souvlaki or little Greek-style burgers called biftekia served with their famous spicy tomato sauce.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, Kostas Syntagma also has a seriously loyal following. So much so they often sell out of food before their 3pm closing time so if you can stomach souvo for breakfast, get there early. Located in Syntagma (not too far from the metro station) their specialty is their souvlaki and kebabs served up on some of the fluffiest pita bread around.<\/p>\n

Bakery goods<\/h3>\n
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Photo by PosiNote.<\/p><\/div>\n

Speaking of bread, since you\u2019ll be awake early to grab your souvo, the bakeries all over Greece are completely intoxicating. The smell is divine! Wander into one early as many bakeries sell out of the best stuff quickly and often close before midday, and make sure you try the Koulouri. These tasty rings of bread are super soft on the inside, crispy on the outside and coated with sesame seeds.\u00a0 They\u2019re a classic food you\u2019ll often find served in street kiosks making them the ideal \u2018grab and go\u2019 breakfast option for when you want to spend the day exploring. Pair them up with a Greek coffee (served strong- espresso style) and you\u2019ll be ready to tackle the day.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Farm-fresh produce<\/h3>\n
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Exploring one of Greece’s colourful markets.<\/p><\/div>\n

The cuisine from Greece\u2019s rural the southern Peloponnese region or the Mani Peninsula isn\u2019t yet on the radar for most tourists, but it should be. This beautiful region is home to acres and acres of orchards, plenty of farmland and some gorgeous scenery as well.<\/p>\n

Kalamata is the capital of the region, so it\u2019s only natural to think fresh olives and olive oils are what they do best here, and you\u2019d be right. But they also offer an abundance of fresh organic produce and pistachio groves too. It\u2019s also in this more regional area that you can escape the touristy dining spots and really indulge at the local tavernas where they serve up authentic family recipes from the local fare – heaven. You\u2019ll find a range of restaurants for any travel budget and most eateries offer beautiful outdoor terraces where you can pull up a chair and enjoy the surrounds while grazing the afternoon away.<\/p>\n

Wineries and distilleries<\/h3>\n

\"\"The Greek have been making wine for thousands of years, so they\u2019ve certainly got the hang of it and climate here means the vines are certainly plentiful and bountiful. Since you can\u2019t enjoy quality food without great drinking options, visiting the wineries as well as the distilleries in this region is a must.<\/p>\n

In addition to wine, families have been distilling ouzo here for centuries. The Greek aperitif, usually distilled in copper pots from grapes, tastes similar to black liquorice as it\u2019s flavoured with anise. From there, each distillery creates their own unique flavours based on recipes handed down over generations using a variety of spices, herbs and other fruits. \u00a0Drink it as is, with a bit of water or a few ice cubes or enjoy it mixed into a cocktail.<\/p>\n

With the beautiful views, incredible climate and some of the tastiest foods around, Greece is certainly one to add to your foodie \u2018to eat\u2019 list. Just bring your sunscreen and a pretty big appetite.<\/p>\n

Ready to eat the best of Greece? Check out our Real Food Adventure<\/a> for all your culinary inspiration.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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