Similarly, Greece cuisine has a strong focus on the variety of fresh ingredients that are available throughout the country. With the influence of Ottoman cuisine, Greek food focuses heavily on olive oil, an essential accompaniment that could only be equated to salt and pepper, to those that are not acquainted with the Mediterranean palette.Īs you head to the south to the islands, you’ll be surprised to encounter Greek adaptations of Italian classics that have evolved to become their own delicate creations. With culinary roots that date back 4,000 years and recipes that have stood the test of time, cooking in Greece is a tangible part of the country’s heritage, connecting generations through fresh ingredients and simple yet complex seasoning. With a meld of cultures affecting the culinary flavours of the Greek Islands, sampling the food of Mediterranean paradise is not just a tasty treat, it holds the key to a true Greek cultural experience. Lashings of olive oil, hints of garlic, the arousing smell of fresh herbs, and soothing trickle of a good wine that melts in your mouth as the tannins come to life – need I say more?

When you think of the islands of Greece, food and wine instantly come to mind.

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