Consider the cost of food and nutrition in Greece, how much money to take with you for a vacation by the sea with the whole family, where to eat deliciously and what places to visit? We find out the average prices for all items of gastronomic expenses on vacation.
If we talk about Greece, then they come to mind: olives, olive oil and feta cheese. Of course, there will be more such associations if you visit the country in person. To prepare for the trip, we will clarify questions related to nutrition. Greek cuisine is classified as Mediterranean, but it has its own characteristics.
The food is very high in calories and quality, mainly grown or caught in Greece. It often contains garlic and lemon juice, a lot of greens. In addition to traditional products in this country, you can find dishes from snails, various seafood and meat obtained from the hunt (birds, hares).
Food prices in cafes and restaurants in Greece
Average bill in a cafe
Food in Greece is delicious plus reasonable prices. The bill for a small village tavern will be around € 8 per person. In the resort area of the country, prices will be slightly higher than in the rest of Greece. You can find classic fast food establishments Goody’s. A check in such a place will average 6 euros. A cup of cappuccino will cost about 2.6 euros.
Average bill in restaurants in Greece
For tourists, lunch at a restaurant will cost an average of 23 euros. Food prices in Greece in Halkidiki are slightly lower than in the islands. The prices for visiting establishments and food in Crete, as well as on other islands, rise slightly during the holiday season.
Most often ordered:
- Pita - puff pastry with filling - from 2 euros
- Small portion of barbecue and grilled meat - from 2.5 euros
- Greek salad - from 4.3 euros
- moussaka - from 4 to 9 euros
- meat dishes - from 9 euros
- seafood - from 7 euros
Where to go to eat?
There are more than enough places to eat delicious food in Crete. There are many small establishments in Crete, literally for a few tables, with a unique design and atmosphere. The most delicious, according to travelers, you can try climbing high in the mountains. You can try home cooking there, but there may not be a menu in Russian.
Tourists in their reviews especially like:
- Chora-Sfakion... Tavern "Three Brothers". Probably the best tavern on the island. Lots of delicious seafood, good brandy, gorgeous sea view. Be careful, very large portions!
Kali Kardia. Home cooking and warm atmosphere. Everything is very tasty and inexpensive. Restaurant Lefka Ori at the hotel. Good quality Cretan cuisine overlooking the bay. - Plakias... Taverna Merastri. In the mountains, from above the view of the sea. Meat dishes with herbs or yogurt are excellently prepared. Good homemade wine and friendly service. Family cafe. Violakis 1967. The place has become a favorite for many tourists. The tavern is located next to the beach. Delicious food, clean and very high level of service. Kri-Kri apartments and restaurants around. Large portions, delicious food.
- Bali... Mythos. Gold Sun Romance.
- Zaros. Central part of Crete. Votomos tavern. Good Greek cuisine. On the territory of the institution there are pools with trout. Prices are above average.
- Agia Marina... Popular Kri-Kri establishment.
- Stavros (Akrotiri). Tavern Zorbas. Inimitable atmosphere, original decoration and the freshest products. Guests call the establishment the best in the region.
- Rethymno (Platanias). Sky Park Restaurant. Affordable prices. Grilled large portions. Good coffee and delicious food. In the evening, a beautiful patio with orange trees opens up.
- Hersonissos. Tavern Harakas. Reasonable prices, delicious and stunning views at MED restaurant.
Food prices in shops and markets
Food prices in Greece are good news. Especially fruit. The markets are fresher, the prices are higher than in large supermarkets, but they are open daily.
Important! Markets are open until lunchtime, but by 11 o'clock the main goods are sold out. Supermarkets are usually closed on Sunday. The exception is the resort area.
Prices for main products:
- Fruits. Bananas in supermarkets can be bought for an average of 1.8 euros, apples from 1 euro, oranges - 0.88 euros, melons and watermelons from 1 euro per kilogram.
- The drinks. You can buy water in Greece from 0.14 euros per half liter. Local beer - from 0.80 to 8 euros in the same capacity. But imported, like Coca Cola, costs from 0, 80 euros for a half-liter bottle. Local wine can be bought by paying from 3 to 18 euros, milk - from 1 euro per liter bottle, yogurt - from 3 euros.
- Vegetables. On average, they cost 1 euro per kilogram, potatoes are half the price.
- Meat and fish. On average - 6 euros per kilogram. Chicken prices start at 2 euros.
- Miscellaneous (kg). Cheese - from 4 euros, chicken eggs - from 1.8 euros for a dozen, bread -, rice - from 3 euros, olive oil on average 8 euros for 0.5 liters.
What to try in Greece from food?
What to try in Greece is recommended by every tourist in reviews and forums? Every institution in Greece has something special. In some it concerns the kitchen, in others it is the location itself or the panoramic view. Distinguish between hasapotaverns, which mainly serve meat dishes, and psarotaverns, with an emphasis on the fish menu. In addition, street food is popular; all kinds of "pita", "kebab" and "kalamaki". You can buy all this in special shops called Suvladzi riko. The cost of a portion of "souvlaki" or grilled meat plus various ingredients is from 1.5 to 4 euros.
Small confectionery "creperies" will delight those who love sweets. In these establishments you can drink coffee and buy crepe - crunchy pancakes stuffed with fruit or ice cream. Dairy lovers should visit galactopolio - a café dominated by a dairy menu and try homemade yoghurt. What is advised to eat delicious in Crete is seafood, especially octopuses.
Greek salads are good, "moussaka" is a casserole with meat and eggplant, and various sauces. Including dzaziki sauce made from yoghurt and cucumber. The best dishes that are worth tasting are the favorite dishes of the Greeks and tourists from meat or fish, as well as Greek pastries. For example, grilled octopus tentacles "htapodi sharas" or "kalamarya yemista me tiri" - baked squid.
Fried lamb ribs and moussaka are especially popular meat dishes. It is worth trying the galactobureko quiche, baklava, diples and macaroons. From drinks - local wines. There are collection wines with long aging (up to 50 years).
Gastronomic tours in Greece
For those who love delicious food and learn the history of traditional cuisine, as well as visit wine production, we have compiled excursion programs in the resorts of Greece, where you will have a rest.
Gastro tour of Athens
Gastro tour of Thessaloniki
Gastro tour of Crete
Gastro tour of Heraklion
Fares at resorts
If you like to rent a car, then the cheapest way to book a car is through Economybokings, the service searches among all car rental companies and gives the price results. The rest of the transportation costs are shown in the table.
