6Autumn Harvest and Seasonal Cuisine

October is harvest season in Greece, bringing a bounty of fresh produce and traditional culinary delights. Vineyards across Nemea, Santorini, and Crete are alive with grape harvesting and winemaking, offering travelers a chance to join festivals or tastings.

Olives are beginning to be picked, signaling the start of new, fresh olive oil. Menus shift toward comforting autumn flavors—wild greens, mushrooms, chestnuts, and slow-cooked meat stews paired with robust red wines. Dining in October feels deeply authentic, rooted in the rhythm of the land.

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