The world is full of great destinations for those who love to eat. Indeed, there is a whole industry built around food tourism. Greek holidays with Travelmatch offer you the chance to have a mini gastronomic holiday. Here are three things not to miss out on.
Moussaka is a great way to start your culinary exploration of Greece. This dish consists of sauted aubergine, tomato and minced meat. These ingredients are topped with a white sauce then baked until it is golden and delicious. Enjoy the wonderful taste of aubergines and lamb in this is great hearty meal.
Greece is an island nation, so it is no surprise that its seafood is a key feature of the national diet. Look around and try and find what is caught locally, you're sure to find it served fresh in small restaurants around where you're staying.
For those with a sweet tooth, baklava is a must. This desert involves tissue thin pastry, chopped nuts and honey. It is light and deliciously simple and gives you an authentic Greek taste. It's also won't leave you feeling bloated after your meal.
Greece is a great destination for those who love their food. Be sure to try out Moussaka, local fish and Baklava. There are also some things to be wary of: gyros are more of a foreign import and are more like fast food then anything else, and restaurants catering to tourists are likely to be of very poor quality. So head off the beaten path to get authentic Greek food you won't regret it, and neither will your taste buds.