Eating on Agios Efstratios is closely connected to the island itself. There is no large restaurant district and little interest in elaborate resort dining. Instead, most places to eat are concentrated around the village and harbour, where traditional Greek cooking relies heavily on fish, seafood, local meat and whatever ingredients are available. That simplicity is…
Samothraki may be famous for waterfalls, mountains and ancient ruins, but food is another good reason to explore the island. The local speciality you’re most likely to remember is goat. Samothraki has a long tradition of raising goats, and traditional tavernas serve the meat roasted, grilled and slow-cooked in numerous ways. You’ll also find fresh…
Psara may be a tiny island, but food is one of the pleasures of staying here for a few days. This isn’t a destination with dozens of restaurants competing for visitors. Instead, dining revolves around a small collection of tavernas and cafés, fresh seafood and the relaxed rhythm of the island’s harbour settlement. That limited…
Samos is an island where food changes with the landscape. Along the coast, tavernas serve grilled fish, octopus and seafood beside harbours and fishing villages. Head into the mountains and the emphasis shifts toward goat, slow-cooked meat, local cheese, wild greens and dishes made from produce grown on the island. Then there is the wine….
Discover a new side of Greece on a visit to Chios. This island boasts a vibrant culinary scene, offering delightful twists on Greek classics and artful fusions of old and new. Taste the unique flavors of mastic, a natural resin cultivated on the island for centuries. Sample mastic liqueur, savor mastiha chewing gum, and indulge…
Eating on Thimena (Thymaina) is very different from dining on Greece’s larger tourist islands. There is no long restaurant strip and no reason to arrive with a list of ten places to try. Instead, this tiny island in the Fourni archipelago has only a handful of places serving food, divided mainly between Thimena village and…
Samothrace’s pristine natural beauty is complemented by breathtaking waterfalls, secluded beaches and lush forests. The island also boasts a rich cultural heritage with its ancient ruins and traditional villages. The islands numerous waterfalls create natural ponds or lagoons called vathres. The best known are those of Gria and Fonia, located near the village of Therma….
Fourni has a food scene that makes much more sense once you understand the island. This is still strongly associated with fishing, and the harbour remains filled with working fishing boats alongside ferries and visiting yachts. Unsurprisingly, fresh fish and seafood are the main reasons to eat here. Most restaurants are concentrated in Fourni Town,…
Oinousses has a small dining scene concentrated around its harbour and hillside settlement. Most restaurants serve straightforward Greek cooking, fresh seafood and shared meze, while Rodostamo provides an Italian-influenced alternative. The waterfront is the natural place for lunch during a day trip from Chios. Travellers staying overnight can also explore the upper village or spend…
The best places to eat in Lemnos extend well beyond the waterfront of Myrina. Village tavernas serve slow-cooked meat and local pasta, coastal restaurants offer seafood, and kitchens around the island introduce visitors to its cheeses, grain products and wines. Also written as Limnos, the island has a strong agricultural identity. Discovering its food means…
The best places to eat in Thassos range from seaside restaurants in Limenas to village tavernas in Theologos. Fish and seafood feature along the coast, while a trip inland introduces visitors to the island’s tradition of roasted meat, village cooking and leisurely meals. Thassos, also written as Thasos, has several distinct dining areas. Limenas offers…
Choosing where to stay in Samothraki is more important than it might first appear. Unlike many small Greek islands, Samothraki doesn’t have one obvious resort where almost every visitor stays. Accommodation is spread between Kamariotissa, Chora, Therma, Paleopoli, the south coast and smaller settlements around the island. Current local accommodation listings include hotels, apartments, guesthouses…