Published on
06/07/2026 - 16:33 GMT+2
The South Aegean has officially submitted its candidacy for the title of World Region of Gastronomy 2028, vying for one of the most important international distinctions in the fields of gastronomy and sustainable tourism.
It is the first Greek region to bid for this specific title of the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT), (source in Greek)following its designation as European Region of Gastronomy in 2019.
The decision to submit the bid was approved by the South Aegean Regional Council, which authorised regional governor George Hatzimarkos to complete the application process, with the aim of boosting the international profile of the gastronomic identity of the region's 50 inhabited islands.
