The best way to get to know a place is to experience its culture, customs, traditions, and its people, but also to try the traditional products it offers. In Kefalonia, there is a variety of fine local products, due to the many olive groves and vineyards, such as wine, honey, cheese, and olive oil. To visit the producers and taste them all, it’s best to rent a car Kefalonia and explore freely.
We could not start without the unique wine variety that is the island’s hallmark, the famous “Robola”! Robola is a white variety with a beautiful golden color, with aromas of pineapple, peach, green apple, and lemon blossoms. It leaves an excellent taste and a distinctive acidity and is usually served fresh and cold, accompanying fish dishes or as an aperitif.
The production of local virgin olive oil is also a tradition for the island of Kefalonia. Due to the mild climate and the peculiarity of the soil, the olive oil has an excellent taste, enhancing the traditional mezedes of the area. The same applies to the varieties of honey produced on the island, thyme and pine honey. The first is light in color, with a rich aroma and very tasty. Pine honey is runny with aromas from the pines of Ainos and is considered to be one of the finest in its kind.
One of the most classic sweets of the island is the Mandola, which is made from caramelized almonds, sugar, and plant red color that comes from seaweed. Its name comes from the Italian word “Mandorla” which means almond. The same word comes from the famous Mandolato, which is also made from almonds, sugar, honey, and egg whites. Finally, Pastokydono, a special autumn spoon sweet, with almonds and honey, is very tasty and worth trying!
There is also a wide variety of pies: meat pie with lamb and goat meat, cod pie with dried cod, rice, and vegetables, artichoke pie, octopus pie, spinach pie, and cheese pie from the various cheeses of the island that will excite you!
The richness of the Kefalonian cuisine is revealed through the excellent dishes that offer a unique gustatory experience, with high-quality local products grown in the fertile soil of the island. So don’t hesitate to visit the wonderful wineries, the picturesque taverns with the wonderful mezedes, and the shops with the traditional products that you will take with you, leaving with the best gustatory experience!
Take these flavors home with you — and don’t forget, you can discover them all easily when you rent a car in Kefalonia with Joyride!
