Central Dalmatia is one of Croatia's regions than takes greatest pride in the quality and diversity of the dishes served on its island and along its coasts. Recently this richness has become much more than a source of pleasure for the more than a source of pleasure for the locals. Now it is a significant ingredient in what the region offers tourists. In fact, food is so important for tourism in Dalmatia that local experts have produced the region's first ever gastronomic guide.