Greek cuisine is famous all over the world for its mix of delicious flavours and healthy ingredients. If you go walking in Greece, you’re certain to come across a whole wealth of spectacular dishes. Here’s a selection of three of the tastiest Greek dishes for you to try next time you are in the country. These are traditional Greek dishes that you’ll be able to find anywhere, so whether you’re walking in the city or the countryside you’ll be able to try them all out during your trip.

Gyros

If you build up a healthy appetite following a day of walking, in Greece you have the satisfaction of knowing that a good gyros awaits you in practically any restaurant you walk into. You may well be familiar with the doner kebab served in kebab houses throughout the UK; well this is along the same lines but a lot, lot better.

Gyros’ originate from a large vertical pillar of meat turning around on a spit. Rather than being made of one single column of processed meat like back home, the traditional gyros is comprised of lots of layers of succulent strips of real meat. This mouth-watering treat will not only fill you up but will also provide you with a taste sensation to enjoy after a long day of walking. In Greece, gyros is usually served in pita bread after being shaved off the pillar. It’s delicious and filling, so make sure you try it.

Moussaka

You many well have tried versions of moussaka back home, but when you next go walking in Greece, you should find an opportunity to try this local delight. Aubergine is the key ingredient of this delicious meal, but that’s just the start. Moussaka is made in layers: cooked aubergine in olive oil makes up the base, followed by a second layer of mince (usually lamb), and topped off with white sauce or egg custard, all baked in the oven.

When you go walking in Greece, you’ll realise that there is no end to the variations of moussaka that you will encounter. If you walk through different regions of the country, try moussaka in all of them and judge for yourself which region makes the tastiest dish.

Souvlaki

Souvlaki is classic Greek fast food, so next time you are walking in Greece and don’t have much time to stop off for a meal, this is a good option. It consists of a mix of vegetables and meat cooked on a skewer. It can then be eaten either straight from the skewer or from your hand, depending on where you are eating it.

The meat can vary, and although pork is the traditional choice, chicken is often used as well. It is generally served with a side salad, garnish or fried potatoes, but if you are in a rush then you can even eat it whilst walking. In Greece this is a very popular dish and unless you are a vegetarian then you will almost certainly find yourself tucking into a good souvlaki at some stage of your trip.

Eat Your Way Around Greece

There are many more delicious Greek dishes to try out when you are walking in Greece, and this is just a start. Baklava, horta vrasta and the famous Greek salad are served pretty much everywhere you go, so if you build up an appetite next time you go walking in Greece you know that you are never far from a mouth-watering dish to keep you going.