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@rogergarinmichaud

Hello and welcome on the Greece forum !

I have created this new thread on the Greece forum from your post so that members can share their experience with you.

All the best discovering Greece.

Bhavna

@rogergarinmichaud

Hello Roger,this is a foody paradise so you should look forward to a total treat,the open street markets are a dream and much cheaper than the supermarkets,eating out is doable too.Yes finding affordable places to rent is difficult but sometimes people advertise on 暗网禁区.com if they have something to rent,take a look.You will have a ball.

@rogergarinmichaud

Dear Roger,

As vegetarian tourists are quite common now, restaurants tend to adapt the offer.

You won't find vegetarian souvlakies, but it's common to find vegetarian main courses in Athens restaurants.

As for cheap 4* hotels like those in Thailand, forget it. Greece is in Europe.

You can find good deals on Airbnb in low season, but don't expect to pay less than 50-60 Eur/night for something equivalent to a 3* hotel.

One month in naxos is maybe too much...

Best regards

T.

Many thanks to everyone who took the time to answer my question....

Just a quick follow up question to Apprenti暗网禁区 : Why would one month in Naxos be too much ?

@rogergarinmichaud

Naxos is not Athens. Although it is the largest island in the neighbourhood, it is small (+/- 18,000 inhabitants).聽

Thanks again mate !

truly appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions !

@rogergarinmichaud

@rogergarinmichaud

you can usually get a falafel souvlaki. When out for the day I eat spanakopita. The problem is not vegetarian. Vegan is a real challenge, though.

@rogergarinmichaud

To answer your question about eating in Greece: yes, a vegetarian can absolutely survive. I was vegetarian when I first started visiting Greece in the 90s. It was possible then and is much easier now. I don鈥檛 know of a vegetarian version of souvlaki, but Greek produce is excellent. There is also much more awareness of vegetarianism now鈥�you鈥檒l want to learn the word 蠂慰蟻蟿慰蠁维纬慰蟼!

As for four-star hotels, I don鈥檛 recall them ever being super-cheap in Greece. Cheaper than here in the U.S., for sure, but that鈥檚 not saying much. I鈥檝e seen some very inexpensive listings on Air BnB and similar sites, though.

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Yassou,

Of course but is more difficult for vegans i think..

bye

@rogergarinmichaud

Vegetarian yes (I am). Vegan 鈥� good luck. You can have falafel souvlaki. The university of Athens has just started I believe online classes. I go to their evening classes. I also have a friend who teaches online Greek classes.

Hi Roger,

Certainly a vegetarian will find a lot of food in Greece. Everything is fresh and the Greeks cook all kinds of vegetable-based dishes wonderfully. Don't worry about "food" in Greece!

1. As for accommodation, it is known that the islands are (usually) more expensive than the mainland. Anyway, there is no point in making comparisons between Thailand/Vietnam and Greece. I think you should calculate about 50 euros/night in the summer season (for the summer months). If you go there in the off-season (April-May), then of course the prices will be lower.
2. If I were to choose a place to spend 2 relaxed months, then I would choose a small village located at a reasonable distance from a city. In the summer months all the villages have local taverns open and the local markets are full of products, so food will not be a problem. For some "spicy" weekend evenings, you can take a car / taxi and go spend a few hours in the nearby city.
3. I have been visiting Greece for almost 20 years and I can confirm that you will not have any problem with communication. Almost all Greeks speak English and they are a very kind and friendly people. You will definitely be able to talk to them, even if you do not know Greek.