Recipe Book

A journey into the flavors of Galaxidi

The unique experience of staying at the historic Ganimede Hotel in Galaxidi — famous for its award-winning breakfast, its hands-on cooking classes that reveal the secrets of the traditional Greek pie, and the rich gastronomic identity of the region — inspired the creation of the bilingual book “Tastes of Ganimede” (in English: Let’s Taste Ganimede).

Tastes of Ganimede

This beautifully designed 130-page edition, featuring 198 photographs, recipes, and stories, invites readers on a journey through the flavors, hospitality, and soul of Galaxidi and Ganimede. To ensure an authentic and original result, the 50 culinary creations of Chrisoula Papalexi and her family were photographed outdoors, against the natural beauty of Galaxidi.

The book took one year to complete — a demanding yet passionate endeavor that fulfilled the dream of Chrisoula Papalexi, the hotel’s heart and creative force, and Sissy Nika, an acclaimed journalist specializing in gastronomy and culture.

Two remarkable women joined forces: one cooking and creating, the other writing, photographing, and editing the book in both Greek and English.

The publication’s goal is to highlight the gastronomic identity of Ganimede, featuring all the recipes from its legendary breakfast, its famous pies, traditional sweets, and the authentic tastes of Galaxidi.

Over the years, many Greek and international journalists have written about the “Ganimede phenomenon,” impressed by the Papalexis family’s dedication to preserving Greece’s intangible culinary heritage.

For 54 years, the hotel’s famous breakfast has been served with love, imagination, and genuine hospitality in its blooming courtyard — an experience that has become synonymous with Galaxidi itself.

Chrisoula masterfully opens delicate pastry sheets in seconds, sharing her secrets of pies and Greek gastronomy with her guests.

Galaxidi, once a thriving maritime town whose ships ruled the seas with fearless captains, has long absorbed diverse influences — something reflected in its rich and varied cuisine.

With the guidance of this book, you can recreate these unforgettable flavors at home and relive your fond memories of Galaxidi and Ganimede.

And if you haven’t yet visited, Tastes of Ganimede will take you there through its pages — a sensory journey full of warmth, flavor, and nostalgia.

Staying at the Ganimede Hotel is more than accommodation; it’s a living experience that creates lasting memories worth sharing with yourself and your loved ones.

Information: To obtain the book, please contact the hotel reception.