![]() Some culinary creations include white a ubergine tart and sea urchin, all carefully paired with wine.Įverything from groceries and souvenirs to luxury labels can be found along the cobbled streets of the many villages but Crete, Rhodes, and Skyros are where you can find some of the best traditional Greek needlework. ![]() Selene restaurant is in a beautiful old monastery and features sampling menus inspired by Greek goddesses. Manos restaurant is a hotspot for seafood, Greek cuisine and its beach bar. Santorini boasts some fine-dining options with Michelin-star chefs heading up restaurants overlooking the famed Santorini caldera – a submerged volcanic crater. Chargrilled octopus and fried calamari are specialities, as is the island’s red wine (called Kalabaki, Kalambaki, Kalampaki or Limnio) and sesame halva, a kind of fudge. Seafood is a favourite here and always freshly caught. Limnos should also be on your foodie island hop. Try this hand-rolled treat at the 32-year-old bakery called Skopelitikes Tiropites Mixalis. Head to Giannoulis' Tavern to taste some of these delicious items. Skopelos, where Mamma Mia! was filmed, is known for its spiral-shaped, traditional cheese pie. Citron tree leaves (citrons are similar to lemons) are distilled into the famous Kitron liqueur. Foodie bliss can be found on all the Greek Islands, but a few spots are worth a special mention. On Naxos Island, local fare consists of garlicky meat, rich goat’s milk cheese and dense walnut cake. Picture lounging on terraces of tavernas, cafés and restaurants, a frappé or ouzo in hand, tasting your way through a delicious mezze platter. Tuck into delicious breakfasts featuring locally sourced ingredients, and then go hiking or ‘orchid-hunting’ (these beautiful flowers grow in abundance here). If you prefer a traditional, chats-with-your-hosts kind of guesthouse, Limeri Monolithos on Rhodes Island is for you! Off the tourist track in the village of Monolithos, this modern taverna has loads of character and offers exquisite sea and mountain views. With a private beach, seven dining options and luxe-modern rooms with exquisite sea views, staying at this five-star resort will make you feel like a celeb. Lesante Cape Resort & Villas on Zakynthos is a member of The Leading Hotels in the World group, so you know you are in for a treat. The beautiful, renovated caves and sea captain houses of Old Oia Houses offer self-catering apartments with incredible views from your terrace or your private indoor plunge pool. An interesting experience here is staying in the "cave houses" – these are luxurious residences carved into the mountain. ![]() Santorini is famed for its whitewashed villages with cobalt blue domes that overlook calm waters of almost the same colour. The islands offer a variety of accommodation, but all with that undeniable Greek aesthetic − cool indoor spaces in white or neutral tones opening onto bright patios that make the most of sea views or olive groves. ![]() Take a deep dive into our Greek Islands Travel Guide, where we reveal everything you need to know and more. The Greek Islands span three seas: the Ionian Sea, the Aegean Sea, and the Mediterranean, and with breathtaking natural beauty around every corner, it’s no wonder they have birthed so many myths and legends: there’s a magic here that can ’ t be found anywhere else in the world. The laid-back island feeling of the day draws you into balmy nights, sipping ouzo and tucking into a mezze platter, rounded off with dancing till dawn on the beach. Or you see yourself lazing on a powdery beach where giant rock formations tower over golden sands and turquoise waters. You can imagine strolling down cobbled streets that wind through quaint villages with their blue and white flowerpots and pops of pink Bougainvillea. We’re certain you’ve been dreaming about the Greek Islands ever since seeing Mamma Mia, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin and the countless other films, series and perfume ads made on those gorgeous shores. ![]()
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