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What to eat in Greece? Top 25 Greek Goat Cheeses

Last update: Fri Apr 11 2025
Top 25 Greek Goat Cheeses
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Best Greek Goat Cheese Types

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MESSINIA, Greece
4.6
Sfela
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This semi-hard cheese is traditionally produced from sheep or goat milk, or a mixture of the two. The milk used to make this cheese comes from breeds reared traditionally in the Messinia and Lakonia prefectures, where this cheese has been produced for more than 100 years.


To make Sfela, the curd has to be divided into pieces and reheated. Afterwards, the pieces are drained using cheesecloth, and they are lightly pressed and cut into small strips ('sfelas') and salted. The strips are stored in tin cans full of brine for at least three months to mature. 
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GREECE and  one more region
4.4
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Kefalotyri is a traditional Greek-Cypriot cheese made from goat’s or sheep’s milk. It has a firm and flaky texture with irregular eyes and a strong, rich aroma, while the flavors can best be described as salty, strong, tangy, sharp, and spicy.


It is believed that kefalotyri is the predecessor of most hard Greek cheeses, since it dates back to the Byzantine era. There are two main varieties – young kefalotyri, aged for a minimum of 2-3 months, and aged kefalotyri, which is aged for at least one year and has a much stronger flavor. 
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This semi-hard cheese has been produced from goat or sheep milk, or a blend of the two, in the town of Arachova below mount Parnassus in central Greece for at least a century. The milk is taken from breeds which have adapted to the mountainous region, and their diet is based on local herbs and plants.


The cheese is curdled, and the curd is divided and put into special molds or baskets, where it is salted and dried. The cheeses have a compact structure, a characteristic cylindrical shape, a pale yellow color, and a striped appearance that results from the reed mats on which they are placed to dry. Formaella Arachovas Parnassou is a cheese with a very pleasant taste and aroma, and it is usually eaten plain or either fried or grilled as an ingredient in typical regional dishes.

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CRETE, Greece
4.3
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Myzithra is a traditional cheese made from the whey of goat’s or sheep’s milk cheeses. It comes in three main varieties: fresh, sour, and aged. The fresh one is soft in texture and unsalted, typically shaped into eggs or balls.


Its aroma is pungent, while the flavor is quite mild. Sour myzithra is prepared with sheep’s or goat’s milk, yeast, and salt, while the aged variety is hard in texture and very salty. The first two varieties are often used in baked pastries and desserts, while the aged variety is best when grated over pasta, soups, and casseroles.

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THESSALY, Greece
4.3
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Manouri is a silky smooth fresh whey cheese made exclusively in the areas of Central and Western Macedonia and in Thessalia. It is a particular type of unsalted myzithra cheese known from the Byzantine period. Manouri produced in the province of Mplatsi in Macedonia is considered to be one of the best and it is made by adding milk and cream to the whey of sheep's or goat's milk, or a mixture of the both derived from hard cheese production, usually from making feta cheese.


Although it is quite soft, it is firm enough to be sliced. Its flavor is similar to feta, but this cheese is less salty and more creamy. It is described as having a milky, slightly sour aroma. This cheese, cylindrical in shape, is also known as Manoypi
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CHIOS, Greece
4.3
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Mastelo refers to trademarked Greek cheeses produced exclusively in Chios. There are two types of Mastelo – one is made from Chian cow's milk, and the other one from goat's milk. The cow's milk version is white in color, with a milky aroma and a smooth texture.


The flavors are slightly salty and milky. It has a high melting point, making it great for grilling. It's also especially suitable for saganaki fried cheese meze. The goat's milk variety is also white in color, with a soft and elastic texture and a salty flavor. 
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DOMOKOS, Greece
4.3
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This cottage cheese is made with goat milk or a mixture of goat and sheep milk from breeds traditionally raised in the village of Domokos in the Othrys mountain range in central Greece. It is made following a traditional recipe without the use of rennet.


Once the cheese is drained, it is salted and the product is ready to be packaged and sold. Since it is so rich in flavor but low in salt and fat content, it is an excellent choice for a low fat diet. It has a mild aroma and a hint of sourness that combines well with many other ingredients. 
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This soft table cheese is made from whey from the processing of Graviera or Kefalotyri Kritis cheeses and the addition of sheep or goat milk, or a mixture of the two. Its name is a combination of two words – mizithra and xyno – meaning 'acidic whey cheese'.


It is produced on the beautiful island of Crete in the Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, and Lasithi prefectures, where it has been produced since the 17th century. Today, Xynomyzithra Kritis is one of the most popular cheeses made on Crete. This lovely, white, rindless cheese has a distinctive sweet and sour taste, and its texture can vary from creamy to granular. Xynomyzithra Kritis can be used in a variety of recipes, as it becomes milder and softer when cooked.

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THESSALY, Greece
4.3
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The name of this cheese is derived from the words galo (milk) and tyri (cheese). This 'milky' cheese is a curd cheese made from milk and yogurt.


It is produced in Epirus and Thessaly in central Greece, and is made from sheep or goat milk, or a mixture of the two. Nowadays, it is mostly produced in August from the thick, fatty summer milk of sheep and goats reared traditionally in the region. 
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CYCLADES, Greece
4.2
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This cheese is traditionally produced from goat's or sheep's milk, although some dairies also use cow’s milk or a mixture of the three, taken from breeds reared on the Cyclades in the southern Aegean Sea. The diet of the animals is based on the area's endemic aromatic plants, which affect the flavor of their milk.


In recent past, the traditional method of producing this cheese was improved by the addition of fresh butter made from the cream obtained after skimming the milk, but this butter can only amount to 15% of the total weight of the cheese. It increases the fat content and gives Kopanisti an even creamier texture. 
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Cheese
PELOPONNESE, Greece
4.2
12
Cheese
KOS, Greece
4.2
13
Cheese
THESSALY, Greece
4.1
14
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Cheese
FOLEGANDROS, Greece
3.9
16
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Cheese
ICARIA, Greece
3.9
18
Cheese
MYKONOS, Greece
3.7
19
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Cheese
GREVENA, Greece
3.7
21
Cheese
SANTORINI, Greece
3.6
22
Cheese
CRETE, Greece
3.3
23
Cheese
NAXOS ISLAND, Greece
n/a
24
Goat Cheese
NAXOS ISLAND, Greece
n/a
25
Cheese
KASOS, Greece
n/a
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Best Greek Goat Cheese Producers

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GREVENA, Greece
4.3
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Kourellas S. A. is a family-owned dairy producer based in Grevena, Greece, established in 1960. The company specializes in organic dairy products and is recognized for producing a variety of cheeses, including feta, which adhere to traditional Greek cheese-making methods.


Kourellas S. A. is also known for its commitment to organic farming practices, sourcing milk from herds that graze freely in the mountainous regions of Greece.
AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2022

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2024

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2024, 2023

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ATHENS, Greece
4.1
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AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2024

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2024, 2023, 2022

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

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Best Greek Goat Cheeses

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Kourellas Says Anevato P. D. O. is a spreadable cheese produced by Kourellas S. A. It is recognized for its Protected Designation of Origin (P. D. O.) status, which guarantees that the cheese is made in a specific region and follows traditional methods.


This creamy and tangy cheese is made from a blend of sheep and goat milk, reflecting the rich dairy heritage of Greece. Anevato's unique flavor profile and smooth texture make it an ideal choice for spreading on bread, incorporating into dips, or using in various culinary applications.
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2024, 2023

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Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2024

TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “Top 25 Greek Goat Cheeses” list until April 11, 2025, 2,416 ratings were recorded, of which 952 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.

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