Whether you’re a veggie, vegan, or simply trying to pack more plants into your diet, finding meat-free morsels while you’re abroad can be tricky. That’s why we’ve put together a handy list of hotels that cater to herbivore holidaymakers, so you can be sure that when tums start to rumble, there’ll be plenty on the menu to choose from!
TURKEY
Despite its meaty name, this sun-soaked spot ticks the veggie-friendly box. We’re talking flatbreads lathered with creamy hummus, juicy, oven-baked aubergine, fresh salads... the list goes on! Many traditional dishes are packed with beans and pulses too, so it’s easy to get your protein in!
Where to stay...
Antalya City, Antalya Area
This plot’s home to TheLifeCo restaurant – a raw vegan eatery where the menu’s packed with fresh vegetables, fruits and organic ingredients. If you like to stay healthy on holiday, this one’s for you!
Nirvana Mediterranean Excellence
Kemer, Antalya Area
Pull up a chair at Ch’i For Life, the hotel’s vegan restaurant, and you’ll be spoilt for choice with a mouth-watering menu of smoothies, fresh bowls and nutrient-packed wraps.
Lara Beach, Antalya Area
If you’re looking to get your five-a-day in Lara Beach, you’ll be pleased to know Nirvana Cosmopolitan’s home to a Ch’i For Life restaurant too! Plus you’ll find organic wines, sugar-free desserts and plant-based ice creams on the menu – yum.
GREECE
Feta-topped salads, fresh fruit and veg, crusty bread dunked in garlicky tzatziki... Greek food is tough to beat. And with so many options for veggies and vegans, this twinkling turquoise oasis tops the charts when it comes to meat-free cuisine!
Where to stay...
Amoudara, Crete
Boasting the first exclusively vegan restaurant in Crete, this hotel hits the veggie jackpot. The dishes are inspired by Cretan cuisine, so you’ll still get a taste of traditional Greece, just minus the meat!
Agios Ioannis - Corfu, Corfu
Vibrant salad bars, something-for-everyone buffets, an extensive vegan menu... the restaurants at Valmar Corfu have all dietary requirements covered.
CANARIES
The options are endless when it comes to veggie and vegan dining in the Canaries. You’ll find meat-free versions of international favourites on most menus, but for something more traditional, be sure to give papas arrugadas a try. These crispy, wrinkly potatoes are a Canarian classic, sprinkled with salt and served alongside a garlicky, red chilli dip – delicious!
Where to stay...
Callao Salvaje, Tenerife
Poke bowls, veggie burgers, sharing plates – you won’t be short on choice at MYND Adeje’s eatery, LAMESA. And why not finish it all off with a delicious vegan cheesecake? Don’t mind if we do!
CYPRUS
Cyprus serves up an enticing combination of Greek and Turkish cuisine, with goodies like meze platters, stuffed vine leaves and rich hummus on the menu. Did we mention it’s also the home of halloumi? So you’re sure to find the deliciously salty snack on most menus!
Where to stay...
Limassol, Cyprus
You’ll find a plethora of veggie options at St Raphael Resort, as a whopping 30% of the dishes are vegan! Seashells Healthy Living Restaurant’s menu is packed with meat-free goodness too – plus it’s right on the beach!
So, has one of these plant-based plots tickled your taste buds?
Posted: 20th Aug 2024.