Gourmet products local specialties and wines Grèce - Iles grecques

This shop offers local products from the small owners. You can find first-press virgin olive oil, herbs, honey with thyme, olives, traditional Cretan pasta, cheeses and very good local cold meats. One of the few shops where you can find raki cooked and aged for a long time in barrels (48,50 € per bottle), organic raki... It is an excellent address where you can find a gift idea among all the good local products or simply to treat yourself.

An ideal place for a breakfast or a late brunch. In the "juice bar", there are several fresh fruit (and vegetable) juices on offer - but you will also find all kinds of coffee to suit your taste, to get the day off to a good start. A delicious yoghurt is also available at an affordable price, with a choice of assortments. You can also go there later in the day to enjoy some Greek desserts and a glass of raki. The place remains quiet, although it comes alive in the evening when the regulars sit there.

The establishment owes its fame to its specialty, the famous galaktoboureko (pastry filled with custard and soaked in a light syrup flavored with vanilla, cinnamon and lemon). The success of the recipe, which has been passed down from father to son, is due to the fresh milk of the local sheep and goats. You can also enjoy homemade ice cream and cakes. Recently renovated, the pastry shop is a meeting place for locals and all travelers who pass through the town of Kandanos. The detour will be well rewarded.

Nikos Toulis arrived from Epirus in Crete in 1865 and worked as a baker. In 1923, the bakery moved to Smyrnis Street, the present Tsikirtzi Street, and it is at this address that it is still located today. Vassilis Toulis is currently perpetuating the long family tradition of ensuring the quality of the flour and oil, the only fat used to make the different kinds of bread, sweet or savoury petits fours, fruit tarts. Everything is baked in the wood-fired oven. An address that is worth a visit.

Established in 1922 by G. Hosefpian, an Armenian immigrant who met the same fate as the Greeks who came from Asia Minor after the Great Catastrophe, this small shop is part of the history of the city. Hosefpian, alias Kirkor, brought in his luggage the recipe for bougatsa, a puff pastry filled with fresh milk cream, eggs and semolina, and since then, from father to son, Herakleion has enjoyed this delicacy. Sweet or savoury, Kirkor's bougatsa is a delight. Mr. Vassilis will be pleased to prepare one with spinach or ham.

In a space with contemporary curves, follow the expert advice of the staff who will direct you to the best bottles of wines and spirits from the region and elsewhere. An ideal way to discover Crete's vineyards and wine-making traditions from the experts. Tastings are organised on site to help you choose the bottles to your taste. To be consumed (in moderation!) during your stay, facing the sea or the mountains; or to bring back from your holidays to remember the Cretan flavours on your return.

In the heart of the city centre, a sweet break that cannot be avoided on hot Cretan afternoons. This small family business, located next to the Rimondi fountain, offers the "fro-yo", this frozen yoghurt on which you can add all kinds of delicacies, melted chocolate, fruit, sweets: anything you like for a very good price and the assurance to enjoy yourself! The ice creams are homemade. The boss and her friendly gossip are loyal, and we come back to them as soon as the opportunity arises!

This pastry shop offers cakes and sweets in a small alley parallel to Halidon Street. Sugar lovers will be delighted. Here you will find both traditional Greek desserts filled with honey, such as baklava, but also original creations and tasty cakes. There is plenty to satisfy the sweet tooth between two visits to the old town. You will also find ice creams to cool down on hot summer days, or to complete a good dinner in a restaurant in the city.

This small coffee and pastry shop provides an ideal gourmet break at Ierapetra. You will find a wide range of traditional cakes filled with walnuts and almonds, soaked in a light syrup, sweet Cretan specialities such as kalitsounia, biscuits of all kinds... Everything is homemade and in a contemporary setting. A beautiful combination and a charming place where you like to take some time for a sweet treat and a coffee. We also serve fruit salads, snacks, fresh fruit juices... To take away or to consume on the spot.

Nikos Koukiassas is the best glacier in Mykonos: its original creations, which use local produce as much as possible. You will find all the classic ice-cream classic Italian, but also unique proposals such as kopanisti cheese or beet. You can also taste the few salty pastries and snacks to fall on the ground. 

Along the harbor, facing the sea, Arsenis is a grocery store like we like and like we'd like to find on every vacation spot. Here, everything is made in Greece (including fruit and vegetables grown directly on the island). Jam galore, tasty charcuterie, cheeses of all kinds, fragrant spices and condiments of all kinds, drop in to make gourmet baskets and take the flavors of Greece home with you. There's also a selection of pastries and coffees for gourmet mornings.

You will love this vineyard, the oldest on the island, which dates back to 1836. After pushing the door, you will discover the beautiful shaded garden where tastings of (very good) red, white and rosé wines are held, accompanied by cheeses. On the left, the cellar is magnificent with its huge barrels, old instruments, period photos and a crown of dry vine wood. At the back of the property, an open-air space is dedicated to Greek music concerts as well as theatrical and puppet shows.

This distillery, located at the entrance to the port of Katapola, produces a bewildering variety of local wines and spirits, some of which are unique to Amorgos. For example, tsipuro and raki are distilled here, and are known throughout the Cyclades archipelago and as far away as mainland Greece. It's also an opportunity to admire the four large fermentation vats and, of course, the magnificent metal still with its eminently steampunk charm. A must-see for lovers of Greek-style aperitifs and digestifs!

Located 100 m after the Archaeological Museum in amount on the left.

A good address if you have a little slack.

For nearly 30 years, this renowned pastry shop - with training at Lenôtre, in France - has been offering eclairs, mille-feuille, baklava, fruit tarts... How can you resist these sweet treats? But it is above all the home-made ice creams that attract the crowds in summer. The pistachio and bergamot ice creams leave culinary memories for all visitors who try them. Finally, customers who prefer sugar-free products will find pastries and frozen desserts made with natural sweeteners or stevia.

This café-pâtisserie is an institution founded by Michalis Tsivrinis (the other name of the place), a refugee from Smyrna, in the 1950s. After him, his son and then his apprentice continued to make typical pastries from Asia Minor and Kos, according to the rules of the art. In the morning, you will see the locals stop for coffee and a bougatsa filled with cream and sprinkled with cinnamon or honey: a breakfast ritual that we advise you to follow religiously. Not to mention the almond baklava, a must.

This bakery is the aroma of the surrounding area: let yourself be guided to it for typical Patmos cookies, various puff pastries (savory or sweet), doughnuts and other delicious preparations. Of course, you'll also find freshly baked bread and a few cakes. On hot days, opt for ice cream. A delicious option for a bite to eat with the horizon in view, and to get away from it all in high season: picnic in the less-visited corners of Chora, taking your time to enjoy the peace and quiet, while treating your taste buds.

Of course, it is a little far from the city centre, but it is here that you will find the treasures of the women's cooperative of the village of Apollonia. If you don't have the time or opportunity to go to the village, you will have to make a little effort to visit this bakery where the best traditional Rhodes pastries are baked: melekouni (made with sesame seeds, thyme honey, almonds and orange peels) or local nougat, mandolatas. Homemade jam lovers will also be delighted.

It is an institution in the village: this pastry shop is known for its homemade millefeuilles, usually prepared with caramel. People come here during the day to rest on the small terrace and taste one of the famous desserts offered with a good coffee. Beware, however: the portions are more than generous, which will delight the greedy but may disgust others. A piece of advice: start by sharing, before recommending, it's safer! Family and relaxed atmosphere.

This family-run patisserie sells Kalymnos specialties, including a galaktoboureko that has made the place famous for decades. Admittedly, this "milk cake" made with phyllo pastry sheets and custard is not exclusive to the culinary traditions of Kalymnos, but the Kalymniotes have their own traditional recipe. This is the place to try it. It is often accompanied by a scoop of ice cream and drizzled with syrup or honey. You can also try the excellent baklava prepared on site.

You will find this Italian glacier on the main road leading to Hochlaka beach, next to the Trehantiri tavern. Homemade and traditional, the ice creams are a delight and refresh the palates a little on hot summer evenings. The entire Italian community meets there in the evening after dinner, a sign of the quality of the products on offer here. We stroll through the cool streets of Skala at night, with a cone in our hands, and all the memories of childhood come back. Andrea, the friendly owner, is on the scene.

This pastry shop is an unmissable feature of the port of Agia Marina: you won't be able to miss it. Above all, don't deprive yourself of a gourmet break worthy of the name, by opting either for traditional pastries full of honey, or for more contemporary creations that give pride of place to chocolate based preparations. Among the traditional recipes, you can taste Leros' specialities, including patsavouropita, the local version of a yoghurt pie. Feel free to have coffee on the terrace tables: it's a real pleasure!

This ice cream parlour makes the best Italian-style ice cream in Rhodes, prepared daily to the highest standards. Located opposite the Nea Agora bus stop, you can enjoy an artisanal ice cream while waiting for the bus, and cool off on hot days. The young, dynamic team uses organic products, especially milk, and seasonal fruit whenever possible: the flavors change regularly. Given its success, a branch is due to open in Athens: the capital also wants its share of gelato punto !

This pleasant bakery, the hub of local life, also serves as a café, with a few shady tables overlooking the harbor. People come here all day long to watch the world go by and the boats come and go. As well as the traditional coffee and bread, the menu includes homemade puff pastries, including good spanakopites with spinach for a savory snack, and delicious bougatses with custard for a sweet version. Early in the morning, take a look in the kitchen to see the day's delights in the making.

Located behind the Diagoras Stadium in the new city, this glacier has been an institution since its foundation by Ibrahim Sarri Hasan in the 1970s. This farmer first became known for his milk after the civil war, before inventing his first ice cream recipe. Quickly, he developed his know-how and flavours and opened this shop in 1974. Since then, her grandchildren have been running the company, but people still come here to enjoy creamy ice cream. The vanilla fragrance, certainly the simplest, is also the most famous.

Located near the tourist office, this boutique offers a multitude of bottles of alcohol. Ask for advice on your ouzo, there are dozens…

This winery opened less than 10 years ago to take advantage of the unique terroir of Samothrace and its vineyards. The winery tour will allow you to learn more about the local wines, and the winemaking process developed here. After a stroll through the vineyards and cellars, you will taste some of the house wines, which are also available for sale. The place is serene and chic, with a beautiful panoramic view of the Aegean. A visit is an interesting alternative activity on the island of the Great Gods.

This winery is located 2 km south of Christos Rahon. In the summer, people come here all day and evening to taste the house wines, which are made in accordance with the Ikariot wine-making traditions augmented by modern winemaking capabilities. The two local grape varieties, Fokiano and Begleri, are grown here. Guided tours of the winery with wine tasting are offered (50-90 min), without reservation in summer. The wine bar is open to all: you can taste the house wines, accompanied by platters of local organic products.

The Karimalis family took over these lands more than 20 years ago to create the estate that we know today, in keeping with the thousand-year-old wine tradition of Ikaria. After an informative tour of the vineyards in the golden light of the setting sun, you will taste the production of the house, which prides itself on producing one of the best organic and natural wines of the island from a local variety of grapes. To accompany these wines, delicious homemade mezzes are to be shared: they feature the ingredients of the farm.

A cosy pastry shop facing the sea that offers all kinds of traditional Greek cakes: kataifi (with cream and angel hair), orange or nut cakes... You can also have a breakfast with pancakes and fresh orange juice. Or succumb to a delicious milkshake! The menu is quite extensive, offering meals at any time of the day, both savoury and sweet, mostly home-made. Great service, great view of the Fiskardo harbour. A bit expensive, but the site and the menu are well worth it!

A store for food and spice lovers. Born to a Lebanese father and a Greek mother, the owner grew up with a love of spices and cooking. She also lived in Montreal, Canada, in a beautiful multicultural country. It is difficult for her to choose her influences today! The result: nearly 60 spices and blends are offered here with a nice local share (oregano, spices for bourdeto, sofrito...). You can also be tempted by the different Greek honeys and herbal teas with multiple virtues!

Zante is famous for its sweets made from almonds and honey. In this shop on the port, you will find mantolato (nougat), pastels (sesame bars with honey), mantoles (caramelized almonds). Everything is made by the Giatras family who own a small factory in the village of Panagoula, 1 km from the city of Zakynthos, and you can discover the secrets of making these little delicacies. Possibility of a day workshop (by appointment) with production of a kilo of sweets to take away!

Look no further, you have just discovered a gourmet's paradise! Maria prepares daily delicacies here: from cheesecake to mylopita (apple pie) and galatobouriko (milk cream puff pastry), everything is prepared to perfection. You can also have an espresso, a chocolate, or an ice cream. As for souvenirs to bring back, you will be spoilt for choice with many traditional pasta and candy options. It's definitely worth a try! A tasty and unmissable address in Kythera!

Its reputation, both here in Greece and abroad, is well established. In Corfu, the Mavromatis factory has been in existence since 1965, producing liqueurs, jams and cakes from kumquats - the fruit that has become emblematic of Corfu. Its distillery produces 8 tons of drinks and 30 tons of desserts every year. You can try "mandola", an excellent almond and kumquat cookie! The Mavromatis factory is located in the village of Skripero, and tours with explanations from the workers or owners are available.

The Theotoky family, whose descendants were counts in Venetian times, inherited this large estate. One of the oldest families in Greece, the estate has been in the family for generations. In the 1960s, they decided to develop the estate and start producing wine and olive oil. Guided tours of the estate are available from April to October. You'll discover the secrets behind the production of these noble products, and be invited for a tasting session.

A great place to eat on the go or to buy homemade pies, quiches and other traditional pastries. This small establishment has everything to please: you can choose your pita or a pastry in the window on the advice of a smiling owner. If you're lucky (especially at lunchtime), you can sit on the small terrace for a tasty breakfast or snack. If not, take away for a picnic out of town! Bonus: the bakery offers vegan recipes, which is quite rare in Greece!

You can go there with your eyes closed! The establishment has been in existence since 1924, and three generations have succeeded one another at the helm of this ice-cream parlour that Corfiotes adore! Today, Daphné is carrying on the tradition of her predecessors. The creamy ice creams are made with local produce such as kumquat and wild strawberries. Everything is delicious, and you can also indulge in cream puffs and almond cakes. And if you love it, buy her kumquat liqueurs to prolong the trip at home.

A local favorite! In Lefkada, it's an institution. Here, the honey and cinnamon doughnuts known as "loukoumades" are the best on the island. You can also enjoy waffles and ice creams. The staff are smiling and friendly. We also tried chocolate waffles and chocolate and walnut doughnuts. Everything is perfect and the store is well worth a visit! In summer, the store closes very late. Ideal for a little treat before bedtime (or breakfast, if you're more sensible...).

For over 20 years, this pastry shop has been delighting the whole island of Zakynthos! Considered the best on the island, the patisserie offers an infinite choice of sweet treats. In summer, try the ice creams made with fresh milk: the yoghurt, honey and walnut ice cream is unforgettable and one of the best we've tried. Chocolate tart, walnut cake and honey doughnuts (loukoumades) are other specialties of the house. In short, anyone visiting the beautiful island of Zakynthos should stop here for a refreshing gourmet break!

Here is a bakery-pastry shop as we like them and which, it falls well, feeds the whole village! In the morning, their coffee will wake you up with good little cookies, puff pastries with milk cream(bougatsa), and all kinds of rolls. In the late afternoon or evening, come for a Greek sweet like kataifi (angel food with honey) or baklava (oriental cake with honey). You can also be tempted by their home-made ice creams which are delicious! We recommend the place with greed.

In Corfu they also make beer! In 2006, Spiros Kaloudis opened this brewery in the village of Arillas and since then his beer has been very successful. The beers are all made in a traditional way without chemicals. Different types of beer are available: blond, brown, with a hint of lemon... The brewery can also be visited every Saturday, where a tasting is then organised.

Here's a lovely souvenir from Liapades, and indeed from Corfu, to be enjoyed without moderation. Located in the village and popular with the locals, this store will fill your stomach at almost any time with freshly prepared doughnuts for breakfast or a snack (to eat on the way to the beach, for example). Or prepare a picnic, as their spinach and feta pitas are excellent. The owners will always welcome you with a smile, and will sometimes offer an extra treat to your children (but shh, we didn't tell you!).

This store with an industrial-pop decor is run by Angeliki Agathou and Evangelos Kyriazis. They owe their small fame to their macaroons, which are their specialty. Some would say that they are the best in Greece. In any case, the one made with sykomaida (fig paste), xinomyzithra and dried nombolo smoked ham won the prize for the best Greek macaroon in 2017 in an annual competition organized by the French Embassy! But try the other cakes, too. Their lemon pie, in particular, is a real "killer".

Santo Wines Winery is a wine tourism center located in the village of Pyrgos, Santorini. It offers breathtaking views of the volcano and is open all year round. Visitors can book their visit online and discover the different styles of wine produced by the winery, including the island's famous wine, made from the Assyrtiko grape variety. In addition to wine tasting, Santo Wines also offers an online store where visitors can purchase wines as well as local products such as fava, capers and tomato products. The wine tourism center also boasts a terrace offering magnificent views of the bay and sea. Santo Wines is a popular destination for wine lovers in Santorini.