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The Greek breakfast starts with Greek coffee traditionally brewed, accompanied by “loukoumi” (sweet treat) and other local spoon sweets. There is also a selection of organic herbal beverages alongside top quality honey from Skiathos. Fresh fruits and juices as well as freshly baked bread and bakery products are served. Guests should try the Cretan “dakos” (rusk with grated tomato and cheese, olives, capers) and the homemade muesli (granola), with Greek dried fruits and nuts and local honey, the fresh cakes, vanilla cookies and “tsoureki” (sweet bread). Spreads include homemade jams, “tahini” and peanut butter from Serres. The handmade pies (cheese pie of Skopelos, spinach pie, traditional “patsavouropita”, cream or cheese-filled “bougatsa”, Cretan fennel pies, Cretan “kaltsouni” or “lychnarakia” with cream and traditional “lalaggia”. There are also Greek cheeses and cold cuts (“kasseri”, gruyere, “manouri” and smoked “metsovone” cheeses). Dairies include yoghurt, “ryzogalo” (rice pudding), “trahanogalo” (with traditional pasta). Desserts such as semolina pudding (halva) and halva with tahini, milk pie, bread with raisins, traditional “haimalia” “loukoumades” (honey dumplings), water melon pie and homemade spoon sweets are offered. Nutritious products such as giant beans from Prespes, bulgur, lentils and chickpeas, are cooked with traditional techniques.

The breakfast of Astypalea includes an authentic, healthy and totally delicious combination of local products. The hotel’s breakfast philosophy corresponds to the principles of the Greek Mediterranean diet. It is based on culinary creations of Astypalea, such as “pogia” (pouches) with “kopanisti” or “chlori” cheeses. The full, nutritious breakfast includes a combination of local dishes such as “ryzogalo” (rice pudding) with goat’s milk and cereals with thyme honey from Astypalea.

The Greek breakfast buffet includes many traditional local products. Guests will find various breads and jams, dried fruits and nuts. As for cheese products there is fresh “myzithra” and traditional “kasseri”, as well as strained yoghurt. Guests will find cold cuts and village style sausages with mushrooms in sauce. There are olives from Chalkidiki, Greek salad or sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, fresh fruits and compotes. Guests should not miss the traditional scrambled eggs “strapatsada” style with spinach, fried eggs in sauce as well as various pies such as spinach pie, pie with leeks, pie with “pastourma”, or with meat. There are also various pastry creations (mini sausage pies, spinach pies, cheese pies, apple pies) and traditional “bougatsa” pie (with cheese or cream). Desserts include apple pie, pumpkin pie, semolina pudding (halva), syrupy semolina cake “ravani””, walnut pie and “galaktoboureko” (with sweet cream). The breakfast buffet is complete with fresh milk, coffee, various teas, handmade cakes, “tsoureki””(sweet bread) and various kinds of cookies.

The buffet breakfast features a wide variety of Greek traditional dishes and ingredients. To start off, there is a selection of coffees, milk, tea and juices. There is also a wide assortment of breads, sesame ring bun (koulouri), serials and rusks. Spreads include honey from Thasos, homemade jams and butter. Hot dishes comprise of eggs cooked in many ways, including a traditional “strapatsada” (scrambled eggs with tomato), various traditional pies and potato dishes. Cold dishes include handmade yoghurt, olives, feta and other cheeses, cold cuts, tomatoes, various compotes, fresh and dried fruits. The pastry corner offers traditional “tsoureki” (sweet egg bread), “bougatsa” with cream filling, cakes, “ryzogalo” (rice pudding), dairy creams, “pasta flora” jam tarts, “galatopita” (milk pie) and yoghurt pie.

A rich Greek buffet is served at the “Symposium” with Greek products being the most popular. There are many breads and traditional sesame “koulouri” bun, cakes, “tsoureki” (filled with chestnut, chocolate), honey cookies and syrupy semolina cake (“ravani”). There are fresh and dried fruits as well as juices and a wide selection of dairy products. Guests can find feta, goat’s cheese with herbs, “manouri” cheese, “kasseri”, “anthotyro” cheese as well as fresh milk, yoghurt, and other dairies. Guests should try mini pies with poppy seed, wild greens, olives, peppers and “feta” cheese, “bougatsa” pastry with cream, chocolate, or cheese, eggs cooked in various ways like omelet with feta and “kasseri” cheese, tomato and onion, as well as “strapatsada” (scrambled eggs with vegetables.) There is a selection of cold cuts. Spreads include honey from flowers, white tahini spread, jams, spoon sweets, various Greek olives, “trahanas” (traditional pasta) and dried nuts. As for sweets there is walnut pie without syrup, yoghurt pie, “pasta flora” jam tart, “ryzogalo” (rice pudding), “loukoumades” (honey dumplings), milk pie, “tiganites” (pancakes with feta), “trigona” of Panorama (cream filled triangular pastries) and many more treats.

Breakfast at the Lyttos Beach Hotel offers a wide selection of local products and Cretan delicacies. There is a variety of breads and bakery products, such as rusks and barley buns. Beverages include Greek and other coffees, teas and Cretan herbal beverages. There is a wide selection of cold cuts from various regions and cheeses include gruyere, “anthotyros”, “myzithra”, cream cheese and feta. Guests will appreciate the choices in vegetables and olives as well as the yoghurt selection. The eggs are cooked in various ways including the traditional “strapatsada” (scrambled eggs with tomato). Various pastry pies like chocolate pie, apple pie, blackberry pie, cheese pie, spinach pie and mini “bougatsa” pie (with custard), as well as a selection of jams, are offered. The desserts section features pies with “myzithra” cheese, Sfakia style pie, “sarikopitakia”, “loukoumades” (honey dumplings), “tiganites” (pancakes), cakes and biscuits, orange rusks, olive oil cookies as well as “ryzogalo” (rice pudding). In conclusion, there are fresh fruits and fruit juices, as well as dried fruits and nuts to suit all tastes.

The Lucy hotel offers a variety of Greek traditional dishes for breakfast, using fresh materials from the local production. There is a selection of breads, toasted slices, rusks and cereals. Spreads include honey from Thasos, sesame tahini paste, homemade jams and butter. Beverage comprise many types of coffee and tea, milk and fruit juices. Cold Dishes include handmade yoghurt, olives, feta and other cheese varieties, cold cuts, tomato and cucumber, fresh and dried fruits and compotes. Savoury dishes feature various pies with cheese or spinach, potato dishes, bacon and sausages, traditional rolls with cheeses and ham, egg-based dishes and omelettes like “strapatsada” (scrambled eggs with tomato). Desserts include traditional “tsoureki” (sweet egg bread), cream-filled “bougatsa”, various cakes, “ryzogalo” (rice pudding), “loukoumades” (honey dumplings), and “pasta flora” jam tart.

The Lucy hotel restaurant, overlooking the Euripus Strait and the Old Bridge of Chalkida, serves a rich breakfast buffet that highlights Greek traditional flavors. The Greek products hold a place of honor. There is fresh village style bread, homemade jams, handmade cookies and cakes, delicious pudding (from Mandoudi) and traditional pasta (trahanas). Guests will find “tiganopsomo” (cheese fritters) and zucchini pie, unique local recipes which characterize the region of Evia.

The Greek menu at the Louis Zante Beach is served on a separate buffet at the restaurant, so that guests may have the opportunity to taste local and traditional products. The buffet has various breads and traditional pies (with olives or traditional cheese pie). Black and green olives are also offered as well as “tzatziki” (yoghurt, garlic and cucumber dip) and black olive paste. As for cheese there is feta, “myzithra”, “kefalotyri” and “kasseri”, paired with Greek cold cuts such as “lountza”.
Tahini with honey and various sweets in syrup such as halva, baklava, “kataifi”, “ravani” (semolina cake) and “pasteli” (sesame and honey paste) are worth tasting. Breakfast guests will also find various jams, spoon sweets and dried fruits.

The Primasol Louis Ionian Sun, has included many Greek traditional dishes in its breakfast. A traditional pie with olives and a cheese pie is offered every day, together with “anthotyro” cheese and olive paste. There are also homemade jams as well as dried fruits, such as figs, plums, apricots and raisins. As for desserts, guests may taste traditional spoon sweets and syrupy treats, tahini with honey, honey with almonds, tahini halva, “pasteli” (sesame and honey paste) and “loukoumi” (Turkish delight).

The Greek Breakfast at the SENTIDO Louis Plagos Beach is served on a dedicated buffet and includes a plethora of traditional products. Guests may start with a selection of breads and bakery products, jams, tahini with honey as well as plain honey. There are also dried nuts and fruits, virgin olive oil of Zakynthos, olives as well as “tzatziki” (cucumber, garlic and yoghurt dip) and olive paste. A selection of cold cuts and cheeses such as feta, “kefalotyri”, “myzithra” are offered.
As for dessert, the “pasteli” from Zakynthos, “loukoumi” (Turkish delight), tahini halva and baklava are worth tasting.

The Lti Louis Grand showcases Greek products by establishing a “Greek corner” at breakfast. Guests may choose among a wide selection of spoon sweets, honey, “loukoumi” (Turkish delight), “mandolato” (nougat) and “pasteli” (sesame and honey paste) bites, tahini halva, cream-filled “bougatsa” pie, various syrupy sweets, “loukoumades” (honey dumplings) and a variety of fresh fruits. There is also “dakos” rusk, “anthotyro” cheese, black and green olives, olive paste, pickles, diced eggplants and artichokes as well as homemade spinach pies.