What to seek out when visiting Greece’s most gastronomic destination

Kate WickersNZ Herald·15 Jul, 2026 07:00 AM6 mins to readInside Sifnos, the Greek island keeping tradition alive through food. Photo / E FIliThe island keeping Greek cuisine pure, Sifnos remains one of Europe’s most authentic, gastronomic destinations, writes Kate WickersIt’s when I’m sitting beneath a feathery-leafed tamarisk tree at Taverna Limanaki in Faros that a great sense of wellbeing washes over me. Sifnos, a traditional Greek island, is renowned for its authentic cuisine and rich gastronomic heritage. Photo / KKouzouni

With the sand between my toes, I’ve lunched