Monday, September 23, 2024

Wine, local markets and gastronomy in Halkidiki


 

OLIVES - OLIVE OIL

Try one of the best cold-pressed olive oils in the Halkidiki region. The most famous production regions are: Meliton, Palini, Holomontas, Polygyros, Ormilia, Olynthos and Nea Moudania.

CHEESE - Feta

One of the best cheeses in the north of Greece is in Halkidiki. The secret of good cheese is passed down from generation to generation, and that is why its taste is rich and unforgettable. Taste the local farms, buy some cheese and pair it with the best wines in the area.

WINE

One of the best experiences in Halkidiki is to walk through the endless vineyards and taste the best selections of wines in a winery. There is no doubt that the experience will be unforgettable.

Honey 

Halkidiki is considered the "homeland" of honey, which is probably true, as there are 6,500 honey growers who produce 1,910 tons of honey annually. Production areas: Nikiti, Kassandra, Arnea

MARMALADES

here is a wide variety of fruits within the prefecture. Breakfast can be delicious with homemade cakes and traditional marmalades.

BREAD

In Halkidiki, there are still traditional stone ovens that bake delicious bread.


WINERIES

Visit the traditional wineries and taste the unique flavors of wine selections. This is trully a unique experience..

  • Agios Pavlos – Evangelos Tsantalis
  • Central Halkidiki, tel. +30 23990 76100, www.tsantali.gr, info@tsantali.gr
  • Ktima Porto Carras
  • Sithonia, tel. +30 23750 77000, http://www.portocarraswines.gr/, wines@portocarras.com
  • Ktima Claudia Papagianni
  • Central Halkidiki – Arnea, tel. +30 23720 23120, claudie@otenet.gr
  • Metochi Stromnitsa – Evangelos Tsantalis
  • Athos – St Panteleimon monastery, tel. +30 23990 76100, www.tsantali.gr
  • Agio Oros – Mylopotamos
  • Athos, tel. +30 23770 23744, www.mywines.gr, info@mywines.g
LOCAL FOOD MARKETS

Monday: Ormylia, Nea Triglia
Tuesday: Kassandria, Nea Kallikratia, Ierissos
Wednesday: Nea Moudania, Arnea, Megali Panagia, Galatista
Thursday: Neos Marmaras, Agios Nikolaos, Lakkoma
Friday: Nikiti, Simantra
Saturday: Paleochora, Polygyros, Sykia, Riza – Palaiochora