When discovering a new country, take care first of all to familiarize yourself gastronomically with the area. Greek cuisine is famous for its delicious seafood, meat and vegetables. The fish here is freshly caught and varied: mullet, hamsa, mullet, flounder, to name a few.
What you should try in Criopighi is octopus. Practically a national dish, they are grilled and cooked just amazingly. However, the faint-hearted are advised not to watch the whole cooking process: in order to make the meat softer and get rid of harmful substances, the cooks beat the octopus carcass hard.
Lamb meat is truly a national dish in Criopighi. Cooked on a spit or grill, it is a real delicacy for unsophisticated tourists.
