Cheap bed and breakfast LondonMediterranean cuisine is both varied and complex, spanning as it does a range of destinations with unique features. The islands in particular have been exposed to a huge number of different influences – and not just from their neighbours. Visitors and conquerers alike from the far reaches of Europe to Africa have stamped their mark at some time or another.
While each island is its own unique melting pot of cultures, all have a few things in common when it comes to food. Isolated from the mainland, the Mediterranean islands rely on fresh, seasonal ingredients, which make for particularly flavoursome meals. You can enjoy a tasty range of dishes, from Spanish and Italian to North African influenced recipes, when you head to the following island destinations:
Greek Islands
Greek food is hugely distinctive, partly thanks to its use of strong flavours, and the Greek Islands – including Crete, Corfu, Rhodes and Kos – all showcase a wide selection of the country’s culinary favourites. Popular dishes range from the traditional ‘meze’ – a selection of appetisers including sliced bread, olives, dips, cheeses and various meats – to Greek salad, moussaka (aubergine casserole), stifado (game stew) and dolmathes (stuffed vine leaves). To experience the finest flavours on offer take a look at the latest deals on Greece hotels.
Balearic Islands
The tasty treats on offer in these Spanish destinations are often underrated, but delicious none the less. The Balearics are known in particular for their soups, including the ‘sopes mallorquines’ from Mallorca, which consist of various seasonal vegetables and bread. Lobster or fish stews are a favourite, while cheeses are also recommended – try Menorca’s well known ‘Mao’ cheese for a sample of the best. If you’d like to learn more, there’s a wide range of cheap Balearic Islands hotels currently waiting for you.
Malta
Malta injects a distinctly Italian flavour into the mix. Tastes from nearby Sicily – and in fact Northern Africa too – have crossed the Mediterranean waters to influence the island’s cuisine. Favourites include fresh sea food recipes, baked pasta dishes, stews, and pastry treats such as pastizzi (pastry filled with ricotta or peas). To try these for yourself, explore the latest deals on cheap Malta hotels.
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