Interesting geographical position provides a variety of croatian cuisine. If You decide for a trip through Croatia, whatever city or region You visit, You will be delighted with rich cuisine that will come across. Hospitality, sincerity and cordiality – those are the words that describe Croatia. Besides, one of the essential factor in building impression of Croatia is certainly food.

Each part of Croatia has its own culinary tradition. One of the main reasons why this is the case, is great quality of meat, fish, fruits and vegetables from domestic breeding. Depending on various factors, climate, relief, each part of croatian tradition, from Vukovar to Dubrovnik, is characterized by certain culinary specialties.

In eastern part of the country You will be able to experience meat specialties, such as kulen and kulenova seka, sausages, dried sausages, bacon, cracklings, sarma (cabbage leaves stuffed with meat) and a variety of delicious biscuits. In northern and central Croatia prevail dishes of cabbage, potatoes and homemade cheese and cream. Zagorski strukli, stew and various specialties with turkey meat are the reason to visit this part of Croatia. Within rich croatian gastronomy, a special place found Istrian cuisine with distinctive delicacies. First, it will surprised You with its diversity. In spring You can try asparagus, in summer various seafood, and in autumn inevitable is to try world-famous Istrian truffles. In winter, You can try stews, homemade bread or roasted meat. Furthermore, traveling to south of country, we recommend You a trip to Gorski Kotar. Relax in a beautiful landscape with many green pastures, forests and mountains with a top offer of food. Venison prepared in different ways with famous cheese škripavac will not leave anyone indifferent. Dalmatian light cuisine is perfect for lovers of seafood and fish, prepared in various ways. Travel through Dalmatia and taste fish, olive oil, fruits and vegetables, the main component which are the basis of Dalmatian cuisine, that is considered very healthy.

Rich cuisine is completed by a great selection of local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Numerous homemade beverages– plum brandy, honey brandy, blueberry brandy, apple brandy, pear brandy, top red and white wines, beer – are recognized worldwide. However, the most famous local drink, and also the healthiest, is water. Croatia is among the richest countries in the world with the fresh water springs. Across the country there are a dozen of excellent manufacturers of water.