Royal Jelly: The famous “bee milk”, produced by young bees and destined to be consumed only by the queen of the swarm – this is where the name comes from. Royal jelly is a mixture of pollen, honey and enzymes secreted by the bees in order to produce it. All these qualities distinguish it from foods consumed by the other bees. This is why the queen is the strongest and most productive bee, with a great longevity. However, since the ancient years royal jelly was consumed not only by the queens of the swarm, but by people as well. It is not a random fact that royal jelly was one ingredients of ambrosia, which guaranteed the "immortality" of the ancient gods. Nowadays, royal jelly is considered to be natural drug, fighting diabetes, osteoporosis, scleroderma and other serious diseases. It has also been observed that it helps fight cancer, cardiac, neurological, psychiatric, hematologic, gynecological, stomatological and ophthalmological diseases. It is used in pediatrics and has additional antibacterial and orthopedic properties. You will find it in all shops of Evia selling local products and mainly in northern Evia, which has the most apiaries of the island.
 
Olives: In Rovies you will find delicious green olives. Crispy, fragrant, organically grown, matured for a year in salted water, you should definitely taste them when in Evia. Olives from Rovies cooperative have been awarded in Greece and abroad for their quality and taste. In the cooperative you will also find many kinds of olives, black, stuffed, with vinegar, olive paste and other products based on the special olive tree. Products made with love and care, which could even be characterized as homemade!
 
Kourabiedes (Qurabiya): Evia is the only place where you’ll find this traditional Christmas sweet any time of the year. Flour, almonds, powdered sugar, butter, care and love make up the recipe for success! In Evia all shops with local products have kourabiedes all year long. Try them accompanied by freshly roasted Greek coffee!
 
Wine: Evia is a destination for wine tourism. From the north to the south you’ll find unique wines, made by the locals. Try some red wine in Gialtra, fruity and other varieties in Istiaia and the great but not so famous wines of Karystos. In short, if you find a winery on your way, do not pass by it!
 
Loukoumades (donuts): Evia is famous for its loukoumades. No matter if you prefer them with hazelnut or chocolate praline or with honey and walnut, they taste amazing. You will find the most “famous” loukoumades in Kymi, Prokopi, Agios Georgios and Aidipsos, but they’re delicious and fresh everywhere! Your kids will love it! Don’t miss it!
Honey: As we already mentioned, Evia is famous for its apiaries and its fine apicultural products. In northern Evia will find many shops and associations with a variety of thyme honey, pine honey but also plum honey.
 
Beer: Evia is the place of origin for many Greek beers. Fruity, honeyed and classic flavors from 100% Greek breweries. Try them!

Dried Figs: In the area Taxiarhis and Kymi you will find small packets of dried figs collected and drained in the region. Moreover, you will find dried figs from Taxiarhis and Kymi and parts of Evia, in local products’ stores across the island, so you don’t really need to look too much for them. It is a traditional Greek dish brought by the Greek immigrants from Asia Minor and once existed in every home. You should try it.

Local pasta: Chylopites (noodles) and trachanas are the kings of Greek pasta. Aidipsos has some of the most delicious pasta you can find in Greece, among them screws, short-cut, orzo, couscous, bluebell etc. If you find a kitchen on the island serving meat or other cooked food accompanied by the previous kinds of pasta, definitely try it!

Hamofasoula: Hamofasoula are a specific type of traditional beans, produced only in the area of Mantoudi. Being delicious and of high nutritional value they have become famous all over the world. In many parts of the island you will find merchants who sell them by the pound.