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Greek food in the Cyclades islands

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Start date May 2, 2023

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I plan to take a trip to some of the Cycladic islands over the summer. Tinos is one of them. I understand that Tinos is part of that region, and there are regional differences as well as more local differences. I am going to Santorini, Tinos, and maybe Mykonos.

I head from someone that the food in Santorini is good but not great - certain things are excellent, like anything involving tomatoes. Mykonos I heard is watered down, can be very touristic. I don't really understand what to expect for restaurants here. Tinos - I have a feeling this island has some real potential to have some great food.

I appreciate your thoughts!

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