Thessaloniki turns inward in winter, and the season suits the city. The maritime air stays mild but damp, the daylight runs short, and the crowds of summer thin to a fraction of the peak numbers. That shift pushes the day into the museums, the churches, the covered markets, and the cafés that line the streets … Read more
Antiparos is a small Cycladic island, yet it eats far above its size. A good spread of tavernas and restaurants gathers in the whitewashed town and at the waterfront of Agios Georgios in the southwest. The car-free main street fills with tables among the bougainvillea. The kitchens turn out fresh fish, grilled meats and classic … Read more
The food of Zakynthos is a rich island cuisine, shaped by Greek roots and long Venetian rule. The fertile plain gives olive oil, wine, fruit and vegetables, while the sea brings fresh fish. Meat dishes such as rabbit stifado and the tomato-and-garlic sauce called sartsa sit beside local cheeses, cured meats and honey. Sweets and … Read more
Olive oil flows through every aspect of Cretan life, from the kitchen table to the terraced hillsides blanketed in silver-green groves. Millions of olive trees carpet the island, their roots reaching back to Minoan times and their branches still feeding families today. The island produces exceptional extra-virgin oil, most notably from the Koroneiko variety, celebrated … Read more
Milos seafood is fresh and local, landed daily and served at waterside tavernas, from grilled fish and octopus to local specialities. Plan tours and dining through My Greece Tours. Seafood is a highlight of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover whether Milos is good for seafood, the dishes to try, the best fish … Read more
Milos vs Sifnos pits dramatic volcanic beaches and an airport against a foodie island of whitewashed villages, churches and great buses. Plan island tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Choosing between the two is a common question in the Milos travel guide. The sections below compare the beaches, the food, the villages, getting around … Read more
The best bakeries in Athens serve everything from warm sesame koulouri and flaky spanakopita to crusty sourdough loaves and sweet braided tsoureki, the delicious heart of Greek food culture. Fuel your sightseeing between skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours with the city’s finest baked treats. This bakery guide is a tasty corner … Read more
Pangrati is a cool, artsy residential Athens neighbourhood south-east of the centre, famed for the Panathenaic Stadium, the Goulandris Museum, excellent food and leafy squares. Explore it alongside the city’s headline sights with skip-the-line tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours for a more local Athens experience. This authentic quarter is a rewarding district … Read more
Mykonos wine tasting centres on the historic Vioma organic vineyard near Ano Mera, where guided tours of the biodynamic vines lead to tastings of the estate’s wines paired with local meze and kopanisti cheese, a rustic escape from the island’s glamour. This guide covers what to expect, tour times, costs, what to taste and tips. … Read more
Mykonos cheese is famous for the pungent, spicy, spreadable kopanisti and the mild, soft, fresh tyrovolia, traditional Cycladic cheeses made from local goat and sheep milk and central to the island’s cuisine. This guide covers what they are, how to eat them, where to buy and tips for enjoying authentic Mykonian cheese. Local cheese is … Read more