A wide range of restaurants can be found in all resorts. You will find Italian, Chinese, Mexican and of course Greek food. Make sure you try the seafood here, you will find there is a large, fresh range available in many restaurants. You will often find Petros the pelican close to these restaurants! For vegetarians you will find there are plenty of Greek dishes to try. There are a wide range of pulses and ladera (fresh vegetable main courses cooked in olive oil, invented for the many Greek orthodox fasts) and a large range of salads. Try the stuffed peppers and tomatoes or the deep fried courgettes. Wherever you choose to eat check the menu before sitting down as the price range can vary. One tip to finding the best Greek food is to follow the locals. Greek people tend to eat later than we do so you will find the restaurants on the island are often open until the small hours. Below and over the next couple of pages you will find some Greek food and drink you may like to try during your stay. So as they say here in Greece "Kali Orexi" (bon appetite).
LOCAL SPECIALITIES
Culinary Delights to look out for in the shops and markets of the Island include - 'honey' - 'pistachios' - 'olives' - herbs and spices. Good cheeses include the salty feta, for something sugary, try the numerous pastries and biscuits of the zacharoplasteio (cake and sweet shop).
