10 Food Experiences You Must Not Miss
- Peka on an Island — Octopus or lamb under the iron bell, on a Dalmatian island (Brač, Vis, Hvar). Order 2 hours in advance, then enjoy the best dish of your life.
- Truffle Hunting in Istria — Roam the oak forests near Motovun with a trufarot (truffle hunter) and his dogs. Season: Black truffles all year, white October-December (then also the most expensive). From 50€ per person including tasting.
- Fresh Oysters in Ston — The best oysters in Europe are cultivated in the bay of Mali Ston (since Roman times!). Directly by the water, 1€ per piece with lemon. Accompanied by a glass of Pošip.
- Pašticada in a Dubrovnik Konoba — The slow-cooked beef with homemade gnocchi is Dalmatian soul food. Reserve.
- Lamb from Pag — The sheep of the island of Pag eat salty herbs (due to the Bora winds), giving the meat a unique flavor. Best grilled on a spit (ražanj).
- Fish Market in Split (Peškarija) — Experience the fishermen selling at 7 am, then have the fish you just bought prepared in one of the restaurants next to the market.
- Štrukli in Zagreb — At "La Štruk" on Tkalčićeva: 20 variations of the cheese-filled dough dish, from classic to sweet versions with apple.
- Wine Tasting on Pelješac — The wineries between Ston and Orebić offer Dingač and Postup tastings with a sea view. 3-5 wineries in one day are ideal.
- Grk Wine in Lumbarda — The rarest Croatian grape variety grows only in a single village on Korčula. Taste it directly at the winemaker (Bire, Žure, Merga).
- Dolac Market in Zagreb — Croatia's most famous market: fruits and vegetables on top (farmers from the surrounding area), meat and cheese below in the "Dolac Hall". Mornings between 7 and 11 am.