From the azure waters to the white sandy beaches, there are so many reasons why Greece is a dream holiday destination. But what makes it so much more is the country’s incredible cuisine. From grilled octopus to courgette fritters with tarragon aioli, here are some of the best Greek foods to try on your next trip.
A remarkable people, the ancient Greeks weren’t afraid to ask ‘why’ and were constantly in a process of reinventing, reformulating and manipulating their world. Their quest to understand and master the universe around them has resulted in a vast legacy of cultural and intellectual riches spanning thousands of years.
The Greek economy is based primarily on tourism, shipping, wholesale and retail trade, transport, accommodation, food services, and public administration, defence, education, human health and social work activities. It is a member of the European Union and is a candidate for accession to the eurozone. It has a low-income per capita and is one of the least developed countries in the EU.
A parliamentary republic, Greece maintains a balance between power between the head of government (the prime minister) and the president, who holds a ceremonial role. The parliament, the Vouli, is composed of 300 deputies elected for four years by national vote. A constitutional monarchy existed until 1967, when a group of army officers staged a military coup. During the subsequent military dictatorship, many political rights were suspended. In 1973, the regime collapsed following a military invasion of Cyprus.