Welcome to your Greece guide!

Hotels

On the mainland, both boutique and traditional hotels are most common.

Resorts

Resorts are very common in the islands along with villas and self-catering options.

Greek cuisine is a Mediterranean cuisine. Being at the crossroads between east and west, Greek cuisine is infused with the best of both worlds. Some of the most eclectic tastes from the west balance against some of the more raw and upbeat tastes from the east on Greek tables. Contemporary Greek cooking makes wide use of olive oil, vegetables and herbs, grains and bread, wine, fish and various meats, including poultry, rabbit and pork. Also important are olives, cheese, aubergine, courgette and yogurt. Greek desserts are characterized by the dominant use of nuts and honey. Some specialties include dolmades, moussaka, souvlaki, stifado, kokkinisto, and horiatiki.

Here are some Greek specialties:

Dolmades – Stuffed vine leaves
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Moussaka – Ubergine casserole with minced lamb, cinnamon, red wine and olive oil
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Souvlaki – Spit-roasted meat, generally pork or chicken

Here are some Greek specialties:

Stifado – A rich beef stew with caramelised onions, cinnamon and cloves
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Kokkinisto – A rich stew of either beef, pork or chicken cooked with red wine and tomatoes
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Horiatiki – Greek salad made with feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, green peppers, black Kalamata olives and fresh olive oil

• Orthodox Easter – The week before Easter Sunday
• Apokreas (Carnival Season) – Mid-January to Early March
• Hellenic Festival – June – August
• Navy Week – Late June
• August Moon Festival – August