In this article you will learn the most interesting things that you should try and see when staying in Greece
Greek traditions-what is worth it and should be tried in Greece
When you are in Greece you should taste the famous feta cheese, souvlaki, tzatziki sauce, mousaka, filo cake and baklava
Feta is a slightly tart cheese made from a mixture of pasteurized sheep’s milk with goat’s milk or from sheep’s milk alone. Feta cheese should mature for 3 months, and adding any preservatives or coloring agents to it is completely forbidden.
Souvlaki is nothing more than pieces of pork or chicken, stuffed on a special sword and grilled. They are served just like gyros – on a plate or wrapped in a wheat cake. They can also be served with bread, french fries or with a lemon wedge for sprinkling. Souvlaki is a traditional Greek specialty that you should definitely try. Although at first glance it does not differ from traditional shashliks, the secret of its exceptional taste is the aromatic Greek spices in which the meat is marinated. A mandatory addition to Greek skewers should be a fresh and light tzatziki sauce
Tzatziki is a Greek dip made with natural yoghurt. Apart from it, the obligatory ingredients of the sauce are also: garlic, fresh cucumber and olive oil. Depending on the recipe, you can also add wine vinegar, white pepper, pepper, dill or parsley root, as well as lemon juice, mint or feta cheese. Tzatziki is the most popular Greek side dish, served with grilled dishes and baked, stewed and fried dishes.
Mousaka While in Greece, you must try mousaka. This is one of the flagship dishes of the local cuisine, served in almost every restaurant and tavern. Mousaka is prepared differently depending on the region. The basis of the dish, however, is always eggplants, tomatoes and minced meat. The top layer of the dish is béchamel sauce, often sprinkled with cheese. The whole is baked in an oven or oven, resulting in a delicious and filling casserole. This single-pot, traditional dish is now in Greek cuisine.
Phyllo dough Certainly not all of you have heard of filo pastry. It’s a pity. This delicate specialty, somewhat similar to puff pastry, is the basis of many Greek desserts. The filo pastry is tender and crispy. Unfortunately, like puff pastry, it is very greasy.
Baklava – a dessert widespread in Turkish, Azeri, Persian, Greek, Bulgarian and other Balkan cuisines. Classic baklava is made from a leaf dough – sometimes called bark or phyllo dough – with layers of sliced nuts with sugar or honey.
When you are in Greece you should visit Athens,Santorini, Crete, Meteora,
Athens – the capital and largest city of Greece, one of the most important tourist centers in Europe with monuments of ancient culture, and at the same time the tenth largest urban complex in the European Union with a population of 3.5 million.
Crete – Greek island located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the largest Greek island and the fifth largest Mediterranean island. The coastline is approximately 1040 km long. The largest city is Heraklion. Some of the oldest, 5.7 million years old traces of human ancestors have been discovered in Crete.
Santorini – a volcanic island in the Aegean Sea, forming a small archipelago of the same name belonging to Greece with several smaller islands, being part of the Cyclades archipelago. The island is situated 175 km southeast of the Greek coast and 110 km north of the Crete coast.
Meteors – massif of sandstone rock and conglomerate in central Greece at the northwest end of the Thessalian plain near the city of Kalambaka. Rocks are up to 540 m above sea level.