Greece

Country facts

Food and drink

Eat Spanakopita (a spinach and feta cheese pie made of filo pastry); Tzaziki (a cucumber, garlic and Greek yoghurt sauce, delicious with fresh bread); Gyros (sliced grilled meat, served with salad and pita bread); Moussaka (baked layers of aubergine and meat) and the famous Greek salad (tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cubed feta cheese, and seasoned olives).

Accommodation

Local Hostel Association: find local addresses through the main website www.hihostels.com
More solutions can be found at: www.athens-yhostel.com
Hotels are everywhere, while family homes named Domatia (δωμάτια) - similar to Bed & Breakfasts, but without the option for breakfast - can be found on the islands and out of the main centres.
Camping: www.camping.gr, www.panhellenic-camping-union.gr

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