The Musts of Halkidiki
Sea Urchin Salad
The sea urchin is the specialty. It is served as a salad with lemon, olive oil, and onion. Try it only in a tavern that catches it themselves (€8-15 per portion).
Mussels Saganaki
Mussels in tomato sauce with feta. A classic appetizer in every fish tavern.
Grilled Octopus
Grilled over charcoal, tender as butter. Served with vinegar and olive oil.
Red Mullet
The red mullet of Thermaikos is famous. Fried or grilled.
How to Choose a Tavern
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Look for fishing boats nearby
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Ask what fish is fresh today
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Avoid places with a very large menu
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Fish is charged by the kilo (€40-70/kilo)
Where
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**Porto Koufo**: The best fish of Sithonia
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**Afitos**: Marina, premium seafood
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**Nea Moudania**: Fish market + taverns
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**Uranopolis**: Athonite fish soup