eatinPeloponnese
Olive oil, citrus, cured pork, pasta, greens and village breads define the varied Peloponnesian kitchen.
Regional foods
Ελιές Καλαμών
productKalamata Olives
Dark almond-shaped table olives strongly associated with Messinia.
Λαλάγγια
breadLalagia
Crisp fried dough strips associated with Messinia and Mani.
Σφέλα
cheeseSfela
Brined semi-hard cheese associated with Messinia and Laconia.
Γκόγκες
dishGogges
Handmade pasta associated with parts of the Peloponnese.
Σύγκλινο
productSyglino
Smoked or preserved pork strongly associated with Mani.
Πορτοκαλόπιτα
sweetPortokalopita
Syrupy orange and phyllo cake that celebrates Greece’s citrus abundance.
