Kalamata: Authentic gastronomic experience in the city of expert-eaters

Start your food tour in Kalamata from the central farmer’s market, one of the best in Greece, to enjoy delicious local cheeses, fragrant potherbs, divine olives, the famous Kalamata figs and all the traditional agricultural products of the Messinian land. Then, continue your gastronomic tour around the historic centre, where small shops create a colourful bazaar where you can shop spices, legumes, rusks, delicious bread, the local lalangia treat, the famous pasteli and many more delicacies.

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Those who know all about good food and enjoy delicate flavors designate Kalamata as the ideal destination for a food tour. Lovers of fresh quality products and fans of traditional cooking will have the opportunity to indulge in unforgettable gastronomic tours.

Start your food tour in Kalamata from the central farmer’s market, one of the best in Greece, to enjoy delicious local cheeses, fragrant potherbs, divine olives, the famous Kalamata figs and all the traditional agricultural products of the Messinian land. Then, continue your gastronomic tour around the historic centre, where small shops create a colourful bazaar where you can shop spices, legumes, rusks, delicious bread, the local lalangia treat, the famous pasteli and many more delicacies.

Quaint tavernas with traditional Kalamata dishes will complement your gastronomic tour and appetite. If you wish to enjoy this unique food tour to the utmost, you can attend cooking classes to learn first-hand how to make some of the best Kalamata dishes and desserts.

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