Greece by campervan: food and supermarkets
Where to buy food in Greece, which supermarkets to use, opening hours and practical tips for eating on the road. What to know before you go.
Published 18 September 2026Last checked 18 September 2026
Currency
Euro
EUR. Cards in towns, cash on small islands
Language
Greek
Own alphabet. English is widely spoken in tourism
Driving
Right
Motorway 130 km/h, towns 30 or 50 km/h
Power
230V, type F
Same two-pin plug as most of Europe
Tap water
Safe on the mainland
Many islands are desalinated
Emergency
112
Police 100, ambulance 166, coast guard 108
Food and shops
Food and shops
A Greek meal is ordered for the table, not per person. Two or three mezedes, a salad, one thing off the grill and bread between two people is how a taverna expects to be used, and it comes in cheaper than a main each. A taverna meal for one person ran 12 to 18 euros in 2026, and a gyros pita from a counter 3.50 to 4.50, which is the cheapest reliable meal in the country.
Where to shop
- Best value: Lidl.
- Full range: Sklavenitis or AB Vassilopoulos.
- Camper access: Choose large suburban branches and avoid tight island town centres.
Supermarkets, and which one you will find
| Chain | Good for | Sundays |
|---|---|---|
| Sklavenitis | The market leader, the widest range and the biggest stores. Own label is good value. | Closed, usually even on designated trading Sundays |
| AB Vassilopoulos | The most international range. Easiest place to find something you recognise. | Selected branches open on trading Sundays and in resort areas |
| Lidl | Cheapest basics and the most predictable prices on the islands. | Selected branches, same as above |
| Masoutis | Northern Greece and Halkidiki. Strong on fresh. | Varies |
| My Market | Mid sized town stores, good for a quick stop. | Varies |
Eating out without getting it wrong
- Order in rounds. Ask for a few things, see how much arrives, order again. Ordering everything at once buys twice the food you want.
- A taverna with no menu in English and a handwritten list is usually the better one. Ask what is good today and accept the answer.
Stocking the campervan
- Olive oil, olives, honey, feta, dried herbs and tinned fish are dramatically cheaper here than at home. Buy for the trip and for after it.
- Gas bottles are sold at petrol stations and hardware shops. Greek bottles use their own fittings, so carry the adapters you need and refill rather than swap where you can.
