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Arcadian Almond Kourabiedes

Kourabiedes are traditional Greek Christmas biscuits and in Arcadia they have a secret ingredient. The locals add almonds to the recipe, which blend perfectly with the biscuits’ texture and give you the most rewarding taste.

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Arcadian Must Loukoumakia

You can give yourself a treat in Arcadia with a few loukoumakia, the little traditional bites of pleasure. The locals have it usually with their coffee, since it’s a light dessert. It’s made of must from the vines of the region and it’s covered with roasted almond crumbs.

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Argolida Poumeki

There’s a light dessert that will delight you in the region of Argolida. It’s called Poumeki and it’s a tasty milk pie, but without any ply. The full taste that you’ll get will make you want to have more than a couple of pieces.

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Kalamata Diples

Diples is a popular dessert in the whole of the Peloponnese, but the Kalamata version has an extra twist. The talented women of the region thought of adding some refreshing orange zest, which makes a yummy difference.

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Mainalos Fir Honey PDO

A special variety of honey is produced from the black fir trees of Mount Mainalos and it will impress your taste buds instantly. Its small sugar concentration and its superb vanilla taste make it unique. It’s literally unique, since this variety doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world.

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Messenian Honey

If you want to taste a type of honey that’s considered to have healing powers, then you should try the Messenian honey. It’s 100% natural and it’s antibacterial, while it also helps lower blood pressure. In general, it’s the main natural medicine of the region.

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Monemvassia Amygdalota

The Greek version of marzipan is very popular in the town of Monemvassia. These small sweet bites are full of bitter orange blossoms and have their own history. The housewives could only find this valuable blossom water at the castle’s cauldron, which made it a sweet for special occasions. 

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Peloponnesian Halvas

The region of the Peloponnese is famous for its imaginative sweet recipes and the traditional halvas dessert proves it.  The region’s version contains saffron, which makes it even tastier, and it’s sprinkled with cinnamon and almond crumbs.

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Pylos Wild Fig

The natural landscape of Pylos is decorated with many wild fig trees and the outcome is very sweet, literally. You must try this traditional dessert of wild figs, which is a type of marmalade, with yogurt or with your coffee.

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Spartan Soussamades

You can actually have a bite of tradition in Sparta. If you’re in the area, don’t miss the chance to taste the delicious soussamades. It’s a dessert that consists of thin ply, a mix of tasty nuts, and great honey.

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Taygetus Thyme Honey PDO

Thyme honey is considered to be the emperor of its category and it stands out for its amber color, as well as its top quality. It’s known for its nutritional value and it comes in many varieties, which you can discover all around Mount Taygetus.

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