Cheap Holidays To Greece: Is Dining Out Expensive?

Summer is just around the corner, which means many of us will be scouting travel agents, online centres for discount holidays and travel comparison websites, in order to find ourselves a holiday discount. Cheap holidays to Greece are a popular choice among many tourists for summer holidays between the months of June and September, due to the guaranteed warm weather and many things to do and see.

Many of us go on holiday to experience a culture that is totally different from our own. One way to do this is through trying traditional local cuisine by going to the many restaurants and cafés dotted around. So, with this in mind, when booking cheap holidays to Greece, will you go over budget with eating out? 

Cheaper than the UK

You will be glad to know that eating out in Greece is generally cheaper than the UK. Meaning that you can keep within your budget during the holiday you purchased through a discount centre.

However, prices in restaurants do vary and you will more likely pay more if you eat somewhere that overlooks a harbour, as you will be ‘paying’ for the privilege of looking at the views. Alternatively, if you stick to places in side streets, they will tend to be cheaper. This is the same with regards to bars and pubs.

Pay more for the Reputation

Like anywhere else in the world, there are restaurants that are expensive due to its good reputation, but then again there are places that are cheaper, but the food will still be of a good standard. Most eating places will show a menu outside, so that you can check prices before walking in and sitting down. This prevents any awkwardness that comes with committing to a restaurant and only realising after ordering a drink that it is out of your price range. Most important tip; never go into a place that has no prices on show, as this is an indication that you will most likely end up getting ripped off and end up out of pocket.

To draw tourists in, many places will offer special offers and discounts, where you will pay for a fixed price for up to 3 courses. Just ensure first that everyone is not only hungry enough for 3 courses but that everyone is happy with the dishes on offer. As a general rule of thumb, everyone during cheap holidays to Greece can eat well for no more than €15pp.

Traditional Dishes

So you have managed to grab a holiday discount and now have the tips of how to dine out and still stay within your budget. Below are 5 of the most common Greek traditional meals and deserts, which will definitely tantalise those taste buds of yours:

Moussaka- This is the most widely renowned dish in Greece. It is an oven-baked casserole dish, using layers of eggplant and spiced mincemeat, topped with creamy béchamel.

Trilobites – This is a great accompaniment to any Greek meal. They are triangles made from phyllo pastry and then filled with a variety of Greek cheeses.

Tzatiki- This is not a dish, but a sauce, great for dipping bread and vegetable sticks into. It is also sometimes used as a condiment for souvlaki.  Flavoured with garlic, this tangy cucumber flavoured dip, is flavoursome and refreshing.

Baklava- This is a classic Greek pastry and a perennial favourite. Made from flaky phyllo dough, it is layered with a cinnamon-spiced nut filling and then generously covered with sweet syrup.

Horta Vrasta- Did you know that Greeks love their leafy greens. This is because not only are they healthy but tasty too! Full with nutrients 

and flavour, Horta Vrasta can add to any main meal. Normally drizzled with oil and lemon juice, you will be in food heaven with the first bite.

All Inclusive

If trying different restaurants and cafes isn’t important to you, going for all inclusive cheap holidays to Greece is definitely the option for you. Don’t worry, you will still be able to enjoy and try local cuisine, but in the comfort of your resort. This is a great option if you can’t go afford to go over budget on your holiday discount, as you pay up front for everything and you can eat and drink to your hearts content.

What are you waiting for, hit an online centre for discount holidays and start comparing cheap holidays to Greece, in order to find yourself the best possible deal.

(Photo courtesy of Palm Royal Resort)