Croatia is known for a number of culinary products. Each region has its own delicacies that you’ll doubtless come across during your travels, and any of these would make a wonderful gift for the foodie in your family.
If you’re still drawing a blank, you can’t go wrong with one of Oleoteka Uje’s high-quality, handmade products like jam, capers, or olive paste in cute, travel-sized packaging. Their Brachia olive oil comes in a beautiful bottle that would add elegance to anyone’s kitchen. Award-winning Chiavalon olive oil is another gift any cook would be delighted to own.
For something a little different that chefs of every skill level can put to use, head to Nin for some sea salt from the Roman-era saltworks.
Souvenir hunting for someone with a sweet tooth? Choose some sweet treats from one of Croatia’s many chocolatiers, and keep your eyes peeled for traditional fig cakes, or smokvenjaci, and packages of peppery paprenjak cookies. You can purchase both at Bakina Kuca, a Zagreb-based souvenir shop that specializes in Croatian delicacies, but they’re also available in specialty shops and often at markets across Croatia.
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