The Greek cuisine is world-famous for being diverse, filling, and healthy. Vegetables, meat, and fish are equally important here. In almost every dish, the Greeks traditionally add olive oil, which is probably one of the country’s symbols. Unlike in other Mediterranean cuisines, the chefs in Greece use a lot of herbs and spices. Oregano, mint, bay leaf, thyme, clove, saffron – all of these you will find in most Greek dishes. However, the spices do not cover up the flavor of the ingredients but complement it.
In Evvoia, you shouldn’t worry that you will buy some trinket at an outrageous price. It is not common among the locals to profit from the tourists. When you are buying the thing you … Open
Evvoia is the second largest island of Greece after Crete. Travelers associate the island with charming pine forests, beautiful beaches and healing springs, as well as a variety of historic … Open
On Evvoia they do not only cook well fish, but meat as well. Definitely try kouneli stifado, a backed rabbit. They also have pork chops, called brizola, and cutlets grilled on charcoal – bifteki, and chicken called kotopoulo, and lamb chops called paidakia. Do you want to have a quick bite? Then go to souvlatzidiko, aka a kebab-house. Here they will offer you a kebab – souvlaki, covered in Greek tortilla – pita. This is the local fast food. If you want to try good appetizers, go to ouzeri, which can be considered a pub. Here they will offer you ouzo – anise vodka, and traditional appetizers – mezedes.
Family holidays with kids in Evvoia Island. How to entertain your child, things to show to children.
Many tourists, who have visited Evvoia Island, think it is one of the best places for a family vacation. It probably is, because children will definitely find something interesting to do … Open
Among beverages the Greeks prefer coffee, which they make in different ways, and freshes. Unfortunately, those, who prefer tea, will have to look for it only at the drug store, as the Greeks drink it for treating a cold. If you want an alcohol drink, try raki, traditional vodka with quite a bitter taste. Also pay attention to the Greek wines, which variety on the island is just amazing. Retsina, Assyrtiko, Muscat, Robola, Savatiano, Moschofilero, Agiorgitiko, Mandilaria – all of them are worth trying. If you had too much to drink, the next morning a special patsas soup will help you. This is not a touristic dish, and it is cooked in special places called patsatzidiko, which work 24-hours a day.