Athens – he first taste of Greece
Almost every sailing journey in Greece begins in Athens. And it is more than just a starting point on the map – it is a city that sets the tone for the entire trip. Here, it’s easy to feel the rhythm of the country: through a morning market, an unhurried coffee, and conversations around the table.
We always recommend starting with local markets. This is Greece without decorations – fresh fruit, aromatic herbs, fish and seafood that were still in the sea that very morning. It’s here that you begin to understand why Greek cuisine is so simple yet so full of flavor – everything depends on the quality of the ingredients.
Nearby, you’ll often find small cafés where coffee is brewed in a cezve over hot sand. Not for show, but because this is how it’s traditionally done. This is real, living coffee – rich, warm, slightly bitter. The kind of taste we all love, yet so rarely encounter today.
Greek-style breakfasts: simple and enjoyable
Greeks don’t complicate their mornings. Breakfast here is a calm start to the day, without rush or unnecessary details.
Greek yogurt with honey and nuts (Γιαούρτι με μέλι και καρύδια)
Thick, rich yogurt combined with aromatic honey and crunchy nuts. A perfect balance of flavor and texture.
Greek yogurt with fruit or granola (Γιαούρτι με φρούτα / γκρανόλα)
Often served with seasonal fruit – figs, oranges, grapes. Light, honest, and deeply satisfying.
Classic dishes that define Greek cuisine
Salads and cold appetizers
Greek salad (Χωριάτικη σαλάτα)
Tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onion, and a generous slab of feta, drizzled with olive oil. Nothing extra.
Tzatziki (Τζατζίκι)
Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and olive oil. Served with almost every meal and perfectly refreshing in the heat.
Taramosalata (Ταραμοσαλάτα)
A delicate spread made from fish roe with bread or potatoes. Light, salty, and unmistakably Mediterranean.
Hot dishes and meze
Moussaka (Μουσακάς)
A layered dish of eggplant, potatoes, minced meat, and béchamel sauce. Comforting and deeply home-style.
Souvlaki (Σουβλάκι)
Small meat skewers served with pita, vegetables, and sauces. A true Greek street classic.
Gyros (Γύρος)
Meat roasted on a vertical spit, wrapped in pita. Fast, simple, and incredibly flavorful.
Dolmades (Ντολμάδες)
Grape leaves filled with rice, sometimes with meat. Light, aromatic, and delicate.
Oven-baked vegetables and traditional dishes
Baked eggplant (Μελιτζάνα ψητή / Μελιτζάνα φούρνου)
Eggplant baked with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. Often served as a meze or side dish.
Briam (Μπριάμ)
Oven-baked vegetables with olive oil and herbs. A simple dish where each ingredient reveals its true flavor.
Fish and seafood – the heart of Greek cuisine
Along the coast and on the islands, fish and seafood are not a delicacy, but part of everyday life.
Grilled octopus (Χταπόδι ψητό)
Tender, with a light smoky aroma and olive oil.
Calamari (Καλαμάρια)
Fried or grilled, served with lemon and salt.
Fresh catch of the day (Ψάρι ημέρας)
The best choice is simply to ask what was caught today. Greeks rarely get it wrong.
A sweet ending
Baklava (Μπακλαβάς)
Layers of pastry with nuts and honey. Rich, sweet, and unmistakably Eastern.
Loukoumades (Λουκουμάδες)
Small honey-soaked doughnuts with cinnamon, often served warm.
The Sailing To Go atmosphere
We believe that cuisine is part of the journey, not a separate item on the itinerary. When traveling with Sailing To Go, we always share addresses of places we truly recommend — markets, tavernas, small cafés, and family-run restaurants. Places where flavor is not a trend, but a way of life.
Greece reveals itself through simple dishes, shared dinners, and morning coffee before heading out to sea.
It is these moments that create a true journey.
With care and love for the sea — your Sailing To Go.
May every route be filled with flavor, light, and a genuine enjoyment of life.
