Gastronomy

Greece maintains high satisfaction levels across digital platforms and social media, with culture, gastronomy, and local hospitality serving as the primary drivers of positive traveler sentiment. Conversely, environmental pressures, infrastructure strains, and sustainability concerns represent the key areas receiving...

Archestratus, an ancient Greek poet and philosopher in the mid 4th century BCE from Sicily, is often referred to as the Father of Gastronomy.

The Greek island of Corfu is known internationally for its unique kumquat liqueur. When visiting the Greek island of Corfu and wandering around the picturesque little roads of the old town, you are likely to see a variety of bottles...

Greece is opening up ancient sites for events aimed at combining cultural heritage with the Greek culinary tradition. The Greek Ministry of Culture’s Organisation for the Management and Development of Cultural Resources (ODAP) has launched the new initiative, “The Eaternity...

The first Global Conference on Gastronomy, held at Barcelona’s Palau de Pedralbes and organized by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT), emphasized that food is more than sustenance or industry. The event highlighted food as...

A unique partnership in Greece is fighting back against one of the biggest ecological threats in the Mediterranean—the lionfish—and it's using a surprising weapon: gastronomy. Cruise line Swan Hellenic and the conservation group Elafonisos Eco have joined forces to...

The Greek island of Karpathos is receiving international acclaim for its commitment to tradition and authenticity, with a major tribute from the Italian newspaper La Repubblica. The extensive article highlights the island's unique charm, describing it as a place...

The Region of Crete has officially been named the European Region of Gastronomy for 2026 by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT). This esteemed title, announced at a ceremony in the island's town of Heraklion, celebrates...

Athens was crowned the second-best food city in the world according to extensive research to identify the world's premier food cities by Japanese rail ticket provider JR Pass. Evaluating a comprehensive range of factors, including the number of five-star and...

Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city, is among the best destinations to visit in 2023, CNN travel experts recently said. There’s been no shortage of reasons to visit Greece’s second city in recent times, with a UNESCO-endorsed local food scene that recently...