TOP BARS, RESTAURANTS AND TAVERNAS IN GREECE

TOP BARS, RESTAURANTS AND TAVERNAS IN GREECE

Greece has been consistently voted as having some of the best food in the world. It is delicious and diverse, and best of all, most of it is very healthy, which is a big part of why Greeks have one of the longest life expectancies. The Greeks are also the Kings and...
CAN YOU DRINK TAP WATER IN GREECE

CAN YOU DRINK TAP WATER IN GREECE

Can you drink tap water in Greece? This questions comes up almost daily in our Facebook Group so its great to get the facts. Drinking tap water in Greece is generally considered safe, especially in the major cities and tourist areas. The water supply systems in the...
FOOD TOURS AND COOKING CLASSES IN GREECE

FOOD TOURS AND COOKING CLASSES IN GREECE

Greek food is synonymous with delicious flavours and healthy living. Greeks are some of the oldest people in the world due to their diet and their penchant for lots of homegrown vegetables and not much meat. Learning about Greek food is not just fun but also a great...
30 POPULAR ALCOHOLIC DRINKS OF GREECE TO TRY

30 POPULAR ALCOHOLIC DRINKS OF GREECE TO TRY

PDF Button An integral part of visiting another country is discovering and trying the local food and drinks. Greek cuisine is one of the most delicious out there, and you will find out that there are plenty of local amazing drinks of Greece to try as well....
VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN GREEK FOOD

VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN GREEK FOOD

 If you’ve been planning a trip to Greece but have hesitated over food concerns, don’t worry there is a huge selection of food for you! Instead, bookmark this list we’ve put together of the best vegetarian and vegan Greek food you can find all over the country.  There...
14 OF THE BEST ROOFTOP RESTAURANTS IN ATHENS IN 2026

14 OF THE BEST ROOFTOP RESTAURANTS IN ATHENS IN 2026

PLANNING A TRIP TO GREECE? Whether you’ve been before or it’s your first time it can be hard to process all the information out there. Be sure to check out our complete Planning Guide as well as our FREE 13-page downloadable itinerary. And come join our...
GREEK LAMB KLEFTIKO RECIPE – THE CLASSIC ‘STOLEN MEAT’ DISH

GREEK LAMB KLEFTIKO RECIPE – THE CLASSIC ‘STOLEN MEAT’ DISH

This dish is a another family favourite in our house and is often served for Sunday Roast. It’s very easy to make and hard to stuff up. As long as you follow the few steps in the Lamb Kleftiko Recipe you are guaranteed to have a tender, delicious crowd pleaser...
AUTHENTIC PASTITSIO – OUR BEST GREEK LASAGNA RECIPE

AUTHENTIC PASTITSIO – OUR BEST GREEK LASAGNA RECIPE

This is probably the most popular dish in our house and is a speciality of my husband John who really enjoys making it. He sends off photos of his work to his Greek friends in an ongoing competition that spans the globe. This is his Greek ‘lasagna’ recipe...
AUTHENTIC GREEK AVGOLEMONO SOUP RECIPE

AUTHENTIC GREEK AVGOLEMONO SOUP RECIPE

This dish is a firm family favourite in our house, especially in winter. It’s so simple and easy to make and with every food group represented it is highly nutritious, which makes it the perfect comfort food. This authentic Greek avgolemono soup recipe will be a...
YEMISTA – GREEK STUFFED VEGETABLES

YEMISTA – GREEK STUFFED VEGETABLES

A perennial favourite for visitors to Greece and a dish that everyone seems to love is Yemista – Greek stuffed vegetables. There are many variations of this dish and it is one of the best Greek dishes for vegetarians and vegans as it can easily be made without...
OUR FAVOURITE GREEK BOUGATSA RECIPE – DELICIOUS CUSTARD PASTRIES

OUR FAVOURITE GREEK BOUGATSA RECIPE – DELICIOUS CUSTARD PASTRIES

This Greek Bougatsa recipe is easy to make and they are impossible to resist. Make them as big or as small as you like and invite your friends for coffee just as you take them out of the oven. Yield: 6 large individual pastries Bougatsa Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook...
SPANAKOPITA – GREEK SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE PIE RECIPE

SPANAKOPITA – GREEK SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE PIE RECIPE

Spanakopita is one of the most famous Greek dishes and is easy to make. Often called Spinach and Cheese pie and a great vegetarian Greek dish this feta cheese pie recipe will be an instant family favourite. This dish is one of Greece’s best known and is a family...
VIRTUAL GREECE: HOW TO VISIT GREECE FROM HOME

VIRTUAL GREECE: HOW TO VISIT GREECE FROM HOME

Sometimes the best plans simply don’t go according to plan. Your longed-for and carefully researched and planned trip to Greece can’t go ahead, for reasons you just can’t control. But don’t despair, there are ways to still enjoy a Greek...
HOW TO MAKE HORIATIKI SALAD ( GREEK SALAD)

HOW TO MAKE HORIATIKI SALAD ( GREEK SALAD)

Is there another dish that screams GREEK ISLANDS more than Greek Salad? Visions of seaside tavernas, fresh seafood, and cold beer are the natural accompaniments to this dish, so here is our recipe for Greek Horiatiki salad for you to recreate in your slice of...
GREEK LAMB AND POTATOES

GREEK LAMB AND POTATOES

When people think about Greek food one of the first dishes that springs to mind is Greek lamb and potatoes. This is an easy dish to prepare and is always a crowd favourite especially when entertaining a large group or for a family gathering. There is nothing better...
WHAT TO EAT IN GREECE

WHAT TO EAT IN GREECE

Greek food is known throughout the world as some of the most delicious, fresh and healthy cuisines on the planet. With fertile soil and great weather conditions there is an abundance of fresh produce throughout the country year round and this has led to the creation...