By Pamela Nandi | May 04, 2018
Sharing my gastronomical journeys during my dream vacation at the Greek Islands – Santorini, Mykonos and of course the capital city – Athens.
After travelling to many beautiful destinations in Europe, I chose Greece as my leisure vacation hub during late summer to hit its most popular scenic islands of Santorini, Mykonos – not only distinctive with its deep blue oceanic landscape and architectures but draws the visitors from around the world for its delectable fresh seafood of the Cyclades.
–— SANTORINI —-
My food journey started with the most populous Cyclades islands – Santorini on the Aegean Sea demolished by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC leading to the Caldera view of its 2 main towns Fira and Oia with whitewashed painted houses overlooking the crystal clear blue waters of Aegean Sea.
My day used to begin by enjoying rich high protein fresh buffet breakfast with full of local flavors served every morning that used to keep me all day running for sightseeing from the beautiful village of Santorini, Greece – Orizontes Hotel & Villas– a village resort located in Pyrgos village where I used to enjoy the panoramic breathtaking Caldera view – hallmark of the island on one side and the lush blue clear resort pool on the other end.
In short, this was simply a little paradise.
Fresh buffet breakfast at Santorini, Greece – Orizontes Hotel & Villas
Breathtaking view of Caldera from my breakfast table
My first day of sightseeing kicked off with a visit to the village of Akrotiri followed by an immediate lunch break at Santorini ‘s most beautiful black sand beach – Perissa, on the southeastern side of Santorini located at the foot of enormous rock called Mesa Vouno.
Lunch at the most beautiful Perissa Beach, Santorini Greece – a perfect place to explore authentic Greek cuisines.
One of them in my wish list was to give try for Moussaka – Greek traditional food with eggplant potato-based layered with ground meat topped with milk based sauce – egg and flour, which tasted very delicious enriched with full of local flavours along with refreshing cool ‘lemon beer’. The name of the dish originated from Turkish word ‘musakka‘.
Lemon Beer
Moussaka
View of Perissa beach from the restaurant
My day ended at the most beautiful and picturesque village of Santorini – Oia located on the top of the cliff by enjoying the fantastic sunset view sipping over Greek ice Cold Coffee – Freddo Cappuccino – an espresso topped with frothy milk and served cold over ice.
Freddo Cappuccino
SunSet View of Oia Village
To explore further, I came across ‘gyro‘ or ‘gyros‘ – an authentic Greek dish made of meat cooked traditionally pork, chicken, or lamb kebabs (meat marinated with Greek-style spices) wrapped in a warm flatbread such as pita bread with tomatoes, onions and loads of french fries with tzatziki sauce (a Greek side dish of yogurt with cucumber, garlic, and often mint) and served.
Gyros
My stay at Santorini would have remained incomplete without sipping the world-class fine wine which leads to a session of RED and WHITE wine tasting from local vineyards at Pyrgos village while enjoying the breathtaking view of Caldera at late afternoon.
Wine Tasting at Santo Wines Winery
View from Santo Wines Winery
Finally ended my journey at Santorini by enjoying fresh wood-fired cheese bacon peppers pizza over dinner at my room – Orizontes Hotel & Villas while adoring the breathtaking sunset view of the Caldera.
Fresh wood-fired cheese bacon peppers pizza
Breathtaking sunset view of the Caldera from my room – Orizontes Hotel & Villas
——– MYKONOS ——-
To continue my passion for gastronomy further, the next destination was Mykonos – a great party island with its beautiful beaches and one of them is Elia Beach.
Enjoyed my lunch – Spaghetti tossed in the white sauce served with best quality bacon and shredded parmesan served on the side was just phenomenal with the fresh lemonade at the fabulous beachfront restaurant – Elia Mediterranean Restaurant and Suites Mykonos, Elia Beach Mykonos, Greece
Lemonade
Spaghetti tossed in the white sauce served with best quality bacon and shredded parmesan
My stay at Aphrodite Beach Hotel overlooking the beach Kalafatis, Mykonos, Greece
Deep fried sea fresh squid served with lime and tartar sauce
A glimpse of the evening view of beach Kalafatis, Mykonos, Greece
——– ATHENS ——–
Athens – Capital City and Heart of Greece, was the final destination of my dream vacation.
A visit to the hilltop ancient buildings – Acropolis was followed by a tour and wine tasting as well at the Cape Sounion to enjoy the glimpse of sunset view of Temple of Poseidon overlooking the Aegean Coast.
Sunset view of Temple of Poseidon and Aegean Coast
Last but not the least my little shopping – goodies take away from the Greek island villages to nurture my culinary skills in India…
Yes, it’s all about local good quality Greek Olives – Olive Oil, different varieties of Herbed Olives, Olive Paste, which the Greeks have been cultivating for centuries.
Cheers !!!
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