Athens Airport Offers Vegan Options

A welcome sight

If you’re a vegan, you might sigh in relief upon arrival in almost any Mediterranean country. In this part of the world, plant foods tend to be spotlighted and celebrated, instead of reduced to teensy portions that end up as side dishes on heaping plates of animal products.

After a 16-hour trip from Texas with a stop in the not-so-vegan-friendly Amsterdam Schiphol airport, Vegan Voyager rubbed her hands in glee when she walked into the food court area of the Athens Eleftherios Venizelos airport and spotted a salad buffet with fresh veggies, fruits, salads, pastas, and several bean and whole grain items.

Athens airport salad bar

Famished, VV spent about 12 Euros ($15 U.S.) on two full plates, with the result of a finally-satisfied tummy.

Hommus, whole grain roll, veggies, romaine lettuce, variety of beans

On past stops in the Athens airport, VV has also enjoyed vegan selections at the Olive Tree Restaurant on the top floor.

Both establishments, however, are set among a preponderance of other restaurants and cafes that do sell those heaping plates of animal products, including, of course, the ubiquitous McDonald's.

McDonald’s ad in Athens airport

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