subject: Go on a European Gastro Holiday This Year [print this page] Go on a European Gastro Holiday This Year
Going on holiday can open up a wealth of opportunities for even the most fussy of travellers, as you'll get to explore, appreciate and learn about another country and its culture. But an increasing number of people have started to travel abroad purely to sample the food of another country, for the benefit of their palates and the detriment of their waistlines. So if this sounds like something you'd like to do, then here are a few countries that have some of the best cuisine in the world.
Spain
Home of paella, chorizo and gazpacho, Spain offers visitors the chance to sample its delightfully light menu which is heavily influenced by seafood. Other notable dishes include tortilla de patatas (potato omelette) shellfish and pescaito frito (battered fried fish).
Greece
Well known for the use of feta cheese, aubergine, yogurt and olives, Greek cuisine is among some of the most famous foods of the Mediterranean. Lamb is often used in Greek cooking, and features in some of the country's best known dishes, such as moussaka, an oven layer dish that's similar to lasagne, that also features aubergine, another staple Mediterranean ingredient. Octopus, pork, pitta bread and tzatziki also feature in this diverse menu, which is not only filling, but also delicious.
Italy
A gastro holiday couldn't be complete without a trip to the Italian peninsula, which is of course well known for pizza, pasta, pesto and tiramisu. While the dishes can vary wildly depending on the region visited, each dish is united by the fine tradition of Italian pride in and quality of their food. Be prepared for the legendary Italian meals, which generally consist of at least three starters, a main meal accompanied by seasonal vegetables, followed by a desert, coffee, and a lot of wine.
While these are just a few options for countrie3s to visit on your gastro tour of Europe, choosing a holiday based on the cuisine could be the easiest decision you make this year, so go for a holiday in Italy, if you love pasta, or opt for holidays to Spain and Greece if you want to sample their national cuisines.
