Saria isn’t an island of organised resorts and busy beach bars. Its appeal comes from almost exactly the opposite. Located immediately north of Karpathos in the Dodecanese, Saria offers a rugged coastline, wonderfully clear water and remote beaches reached primarily by boat. For most visitors, a beach trip to Saria centres on Palatia, while some…
Telendos may be tiny, but it has a surprisingly good choice of places to eat. Most of the island’s restaurants and tavernas are concentrated around the waterfront settlement, so there’s no need to plan complicated journeys for dinner. Telendos is car-free, and you can simply walk from your accommodation or the boat landing to virtually…
Tilos is a small island, but it has a much more interesting food identity than its size might suggest. Most visitors eat in Livadia, the island’s port and principal visitor settlement. The Municipality of Tilos says Livadia has around 15 tavernas, along with cafés and shops, so there is considerably more choice than you might…
Halki may be one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Dodecanese, but you won’t struggle to find somewhere to eat. Most of the island’s restaurants are concentrated around the harbour at Nimborio, where tables overlook the fishing boats and colourful neoclassical houses. Traditional Greek cooking and seafood dominate, although there are also grills and…
Agathonisi has a tiny restaurant scene, but that doesn’t make eating here uninteresting. The island’s food is closely connected with fishing, goat and sheep farming, homemade cheese and traditional Dodecanese cooking. Fresh fish is an obvious choice, but some of the most characteristic meals involve local goat, cheese pies and simple home-style dishes. Most places…
Kasos has managed to stay out of the tourist path and retains its simple non-tourist cuisine. Try dolma (miniscule stuffed vine leaves), local fish, and cheeses such as almyrotyri, mizithra and sitaka. Also enjoy the traditional dishes served during panigiria such as 15 August at Panagia and 14 September at Agia Marina. Pizza di Kassos…
Lipsi is small enough that its restaurant scene comes as something of a surprise. Most places are concentrated around Lipsi village and the harbour, but there are also worthwhile beach tavernas at Katsadia and Platis Gialos. Food here is firmly connected to the Dodecanese and the sea. Fresh fish, grilled octopus, calamari, local goat, cheeses,…
As a renowned travel destination, Rhodes boasts dining options that match every taste. From refined gourmet restaurants to family-run traditional tavernas, the island’s cuisine spans all tastes and budgets. A must-visit for all morning people, Koukos offers aesthetic dining areas and exquisitely delicious local food. The dishes here beautifully bridge tradition with modernity, all using…
Karpathos hasn’t fully embraced mass tourism, and the island remains a hidden gem. Its unique culture is preserved in the way locals live, work and dine together. Expect small breakfast bakeries, long seafood lunches and dinners with no rush to leave, and a relaxed way of life. There are also interesting little museums to explore,…
Leros is an island where eating well is closely connected to where you spend the day. Waterfront tavernas line parts of Panteli, restaurants cluster around Agia Marina, Lakki provides convenient options around the island’s main port, and Alinda works particularly well for combining a beach day with lunch or dinner. Rather than crossing the island…
The island’s best places to eat are family-run taverns that serve authentic Greek recipes. The taverns are often full of locals, which is a good sign! Make sure to visit the Sponge Diver Taverna, where you can learn about the spongers and try some of their specialties. The tavern also has amazing views of the…
Kastellorizo may be one of Greece’s smallest inhabited islands, but its restaurant scene is surprisingly good. Most dining revolves around the beautiful harbour, where tables sit beside the water and fresh fish and seafood naturally dominate the menus. Away from the waterfront, traditional tavernas provide a different experience, with home-style Dodecanese cooking and several dishes…