Zakynthos island greece: A great
variety of Zakynthos local products
Zakynthos
Greece is a fertile island and has a variety of local agricultural products. The island
is famous for its olive and wine.
Food
The food on the island of Zakynthos is similar to the other islands of the Ionians
with small variations and some local specialities. The specialities of Zakynthos
are:
- The “Stuffed Chicken or Rabbit”
- The “Skordostoumbi
Melitzana”: It is a dish of aubergines in garlic sauce.
- The “Beef Ragout”
- The “Tsilipourlo” which is an Easter Saturday dish. It is made from
intestines and offal of a baby goat or lamb.
As
all the Greek islands, Zakynthos has also a great
variety of sea products. The island of Zakynthos produces cheese like the
“Ladotiri” which means oil cheese and also produces a variety of sweets like the
“Mandolato” and the “Pasteli”. Wine Learn about Zakynthos wines: here