Food & Drink
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Food & Drink
Gastronomic Guide to Kassandra: Flavors of Halkidiki
Where locals eat on Kassandra: fish on the west coast, meze in Afytos, hinterland products — and how to order fish properly.
4/10/2026
6 min read
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The Creator of Dish of the Day from Sykia Halkidiki Who is Conquering Social Media
Eleftheria Kefala from Sykia Halkidiki is the creator of Dish of the Day, a popular cooking page on social media. With simple and traditional recipes, she shares the taste of homemade food daily and showcases the beauty of Halkidiki through her videos.
4/7/2026
5 min read
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Street Food of Halkidiki: Souvlaki, Gyro, Crepe
Street food in Halkidiki doesn’t have the unique culture that Thessaloniki has with its bougatsa and koulouri. It’s more of a "summer" scene, aimed at those coming from the beach hungry and wanting something quick, cheap, and filling.
2/22/2026
4 min read
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Seafood Guide: What to Order
Halkidiki has three gulfs (Thermaic, Toronean, Singitic) and over 500 km of coastline. This means that throughout the region there is a fishing tradition — from the mussel farms of Ormos Panagias to the tsipouradika of Porto Koufo.
2/28/2026
5 min read
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Local Products of Halkidiki: Honey, Olives, Wine
Halkidiki has a remarkable production of local products — some with PDO or PGI certification (Protected Designation of Origin / Geographical Indication). Beyond the beaches and monuments, the gastronomic and agricultural production of the area is an important aspect of its identity.
2/25/2026
4 min read
Food & Drink
Where to Have Breakfast in Halkidiki
Breakfast in Halkidiki exists in three different worlds: traditional Greek (cheese pie, bougatsa, coffee), hotel brunch (American/European continental), and the new "brunch culture" that is developing in several cafes.
2/20/2026
3 min read
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The Best Taverns in Halkidiki
Dining in Halkidiki exists in two worlds: on one hand, the seaside taverns in tourist villages, serving seafood at slightly higher prices, and on the other, the mountain taverns in the interior ...
6/20/2024
4 min read