Croatian Eno Gastronomy 2014 2015 EN PDF
Croatian Eno Gastronomy 2014 2015 EN PDF
Croatian Eno Gastronomy 2014 2015 EN PDF
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Introduction
Croatia, Gastronomic Princess of the Mediterranean and Europe
The country of culinary diversity
Why enjoy Croatia?
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In the mid nineties, during the rescue excavations in Starogradsko Polje (old town field) on the island of Hvar, grape and olive
seeds were found in one of the funeral urns. Researchers speculated that this was a common residue of agricultural crops from
the 4th or 3rd century BC as it was thought that both cultures
were connected to the arrival of the Greeks and the establishment of their colonies on the eastern coast. The seeds were sent
to the Research Institute of the Old Culture in Phoenix, Arizona
to be carbon tested and the results were a surprise to everyone.
The seeds of the vines and the olive trees were in fact from the
9th or 8th century BC, that is from the time before the Greek
colonisation. They date from the time of the Illyrian rule over
the island and the Dalmatian coast. So the Illyrians, the warlike but disunited lords of our coast, inland and islands, also
grew grapes and olives back in the ancient times and equally
enjoyed wine and food, which they seasoned with olive oil. Later
chronicles tell of great feasts and festivities at the Illyrian kings
palaces, which of course continued over the Greek, Hellenistic period, in the already forgotten Symposion, banquet in Issa,
Faros, Tragurion, Salons, Epetion, Epidaurus, and Korkyra (then
the Greek island of Korula). The feasts and festivities continued
over a few centuries later when Rome finally gained control of
all these areas, expanding its cosmopolitan culture, cultivation
and wine production and bringing its tremendous cuisine based
on olive oil. So, thanks to the findings in the small ceramic urns
from Starogradsko fields, our knowledge about the history of
the Mediterranean culture of crop farming has shifted to the
early ancient world. Therefore the question of whether there is
a genuine Croatian gastronomy and Croatian oenology, inseparably linked with Croatia, is pointless really, because they are
both clearly identified as small, but separate parts, sometimes
even more clearly recognisable than areas more famous for gastronomy and oenology. It is difficult to find in Europe, on such
a small territory as todays Croatia, so pronounced an intermingling of central and southern European, particularly Mediterranean, civilisations and culinary and oenological tradition. It
would be more than presumptuous to compare Croatian cuisine
and Croatian wine culture with the cuisine and wine traditions
of larger nations, but the very diversity and traditions of Croatia
identify it as a separate gastro entity.
If we tried to follow Croatias geographical and cultural traces
by going on a journey through time and tastes, and if we started from the eastern Croatian borders, we would first meet the
Croatian northeast and northwest, their true oenological and
gastronomic accents associated with strong cultural influence,
radiating from Western and Central Europe, from the Frankish
Empire to the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Formed in such a
gastro melting pot, in Eastern Slavonia, the most interesting dish
is definitely shepherds stew. Deriving from Hungarian and Panintroduction
Veljko Barbieri
Valley, which extends all the way to the famous Kutjevo vineyards and cellars, and the
hills that surround the very Poega highlands,
Kamensko and the slopes of Papuk. It seems
that everything around here evolved around
and exists because of wine, while the wine
and culinary flagship of Western cuisine is
not conceivable without their top varieties,
the already mentioned Traminac, Riesling,
Chardonnay, Cabernet and ipelj. Every meal
is followed with a carefully selected wine, creating a special gastro-oenological circle.
Adjacent to Slavonia are Moslavina, Posavina
and Banovina. Their original cellars ripen
krlet, Moslavac, Kraljevina, Frankovka and
the whole range of afore-mentioned European white and red wines. The cellars have
old cauldrons and the area is famous for roast
meat platters from these, which are more
ancient than the open-fire baked meat and
sausages in fat, pepper and, of course, wine,
adding more recently various vegetables and
baked beans. Rabbit, poultry and game stew
are boiled in pans over a fire. Here, geese and
ducks can be seen roasting on a spit, especially during St. Martin, when the saint is said to
come and baptise the young wine.
Podravina is proud of its festive tables,
which offer marinated meat preserved in
lard and diced bacon, which connects the
province with Meimurje, Croatias land of
fairy tales. In the mist rising over its rivers,
forests, groves, fields and vineyards one can
listen to a song from enchanted creatures
from Meimurjes mythology. The creatures
sneak through the flavours of ducks and geese
roasted in their own fat, meat from tiblica (a
bowl characteristic of the Meimurje region
used to prepare meat dishes) and pork in sour
cream, wine and mushrooms, fish from the
Drava and Mura rivers, especially the famous
trout in red wine, which along with a dozen
kinds of Meimurje pastry, swell on the tables looking like stuffed dwarfs. Everyone is
seated or lying on tables, and next to them
pushing through come the gourmets and
drunkards of old from akovec, town of the
Zrinski family and Varadin, a Baroque centre of northern Croatia, an urban centre and
the former Croatian capital. They are proud
members of one of the most famous baroque
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Culinary rarities
Mali Stons oysters Ostrea edulis, islands lamb, a wealth of freshwater and marine fish, shellfish and crabs, one of the best olive
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oils in the world, Pags cheese, Slavonian kulen (hot sausage), Istrian Bokarin (less known type of beef originating from Istria),
truffles and asparagus, Dalmatian chard, arugula, artichokes,
broad beans, miancija (Dalmatian mixed herbs) and other
types of vegetables, smoked ham and bacon from the Dalmatian
hinterland, naturally bred Zagorje turkey, rich wildlife and wild
berries, potatoes from Lika and Meimurjes cabbage, rarities
like butarge (salted and dried fish roe, a rare and precious delicacy),
dried fish eggs, or dried tabinja (a rare fish) which many consider more tasty than dried cod these are the ingredients on
which the best Croatian gastronomy is based and which, thanks
to tourism, has become well known in Europe and worldwide.
The development of gastronomy has been strongly supported
by tourism development, and the partnership of these two disciplines influenced the re-appraisal of the gastronomy and wine
culture and its adaptation to modern conditions and needs.
Our long neglected cuisine has finally become a treasured and
properly valued occupation, and more and more young and
educated people get drawn to catering, hospitality, agriculture, fisheries, orchards and vineyards. They are conscious that
this is a potentially lucrative part of the Croatian economy in
which demand is on an upward curve.
Precious heritage
As in a theatre of the absurd, many historical misfortunes on
Croatian soil in modern conditions turned into a national culinary advantage. When the conquerors of its regions in the
changed historical and social circumstances retreated, they left
behind a valuable gastronomic culture, which today, we have
as a legacy. When, due to the political and social climate, we
were not developing as fast as todays highly developed European countries, our regions, for a variety of reasons, were
spared from ecological disruption and pollution, inevitable accompaniments of rapid development, which in turn promoted
the production of healthy food.
A country that is capable of offering on the same menu grilled
dishes with an oriental tradition of preparation, sea fantasy
dishes which summarize the best Mediterranean ways of preparing seafood and imaginative pasta as well as Wiener schnitzel and strudel along with many irresistible folk dishes of indigenous origin such a country does not have to worry about
its culinary future.
The anticipated development of tourism is an additional accelerator for widespread recognition of Croatian gastronomy
and of one of the most attractive European cuisines, all accompanied by a growing range of premium wines which follow the
development of Croatian gastronomic culture.
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or health
Why do you
enjoy Croatian
gastronomy?
Olja Martini
The geographical position of Croatia has determined its traditional cuisine. The Mediterranean diet with the domination
of high-quality olive oil is a form of diet that the indigenous
population, but also numerous guests prefer. The long tradition of tourism in Croatia spontaneously led to achieving high
standards when it comes to the truth and quality of food; and
culinary culture is the greatest ally of all those who for whatever reason, choose Croatia for their holiday.
Croatian gastronomic culture is a kind of collage that along
with a primarily Mediterranean diet has elements of Eastern
cuisine and very recognizable elements of the cuisine from the
central, so-called continental Europe.
A rich variety of domestic products and a wide range of traditional dishes have stubbornly resisted modernization and
stereotyped patterns of eating, which led to the preservation
of the methods of food preparation that do not degrade the
nutritional ingredients in food. But, thats not all.
The coast, which stretches over 6000 kilometres, is a natural
salt room and everyone, who spends their holidays on the Adriatic, really enjoys a sort of salt therapy or halotherapy. Posolica
(sea salt deposits) generated by the winds colliding with the
sea surface and driven by the same wind disperses over the
coastal zone and affects the soil composition and the chemical components of the flora and fauna. If we add to this the
diet based on local produce and seafood, you are guaranteed
to have the perfect holiday with balanced meals of highly nutritional properties.
On the other hand, continental Croatia is full of rivers and
lakes and the perfect destination for those who want to be
surrounded by nature. It cultivates a large number of crops
that represent a rich diet in culinary and nutritional terms.
The richness of the soil, abundant water supplies and optimum
climate are the reason why farming is based on tradition with
very little technological innovations.
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virgin olive oil, truffles,
smoked Istrian ham, bokarin
meat (meat of indigenous
Istrian cattle), wild
asparagus, goat and sheep
cheese, homemade pasta
(fui, pljukanci), manetra (thick
vegetable soup), a variety of
game dishes, pork loin and
sausages with sauerkraut,
stew with dumplings, seafood
fish (sole!), crustaceans
(crabs!) and shellfish from
the Lim canal, Labins krafi,
wines Malvasia and Teran ...
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Istria is a land
of wine, olives,
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In Mediterranean, but also wider European relations, Istria is branded as the area
of wines, olives and truffles, superior gastronomy, developed wine culture, authentic
model of agritourism and traditionally successful coastal tourism in towns such as Pula,
Rovinj, Pore, Umag, Novigrad and many
smaller places. How did Istria transform
into a region of very attractive living and a
growing economy, recently becoming populated not only by people from other parts of
Croatia, but a growing number of foreigners,
too?
It turned its least populated and somewhat
forgotten, and green countryside of Istria,
into its strongest and most go-ahead natural resource. The essence of the development
philosophy of this region and Istrias future
is based on it. The initiators of the strategic development of Istria were the first to
realise that the inner part of this peninsula
represents the hidden treasure yet to be discovered. They figured out that the successful
development of coastal tourism will largely
depend on reviving the neglected parts of
Central Istria.
Many old olive groves and vineyards were
restored. Large areas of deserted land were
planted with young olives and vines, fruits
and vegetables. The inhabitants recognised the
value and potential of this extremely fertile red
Istrian soil and a high quality base for development of contemporary agriculture was soon
developed. Focusing mainly on olive production and wine growing, it led the revival of the
gastronomic and oenological scene.
Small family-run wine cellars and taverns
revitalised traditional recipes, and the Motovun Forest with its Mirna River and black
and white truffles became one of the most
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of wine-growing, wine production and olive growing. Malvasia became a wine trade
mark of Istria, recognised in a wider region.
New generations of viticulturists and winegrowers systematically improve the quality
offering of this important Istrian brand.
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Istria is a Croatian region, surrounded by
the sea, thus its cuisine is mostly based on
the fruits of the sea. Change of seasons and
the Mediterranean climate, as well as the
conditions at sea, dictate the type of seafood to be chosen at a given time. Plenty of
fresh fish and famous shrimps are available
for most of the year and they are a perfect
choice for a healthy heart, particularly the
Omega 3 fatty acids, obtained from seafood which protect the heart and vascular
system.
Zinc (Zn), the mineral found amply in seafood, is of vital importance for the immune
system. The amount of zinc in the body is
related to vitality and replacement of lost
energy; revitalisation.
Shells, limpets and fish are surely the primary choices in Istria, for they are full of
minerals.
Exotic taste and an extravagance of truffles
are a temptation for all those ready for a
gastronomic adventure.
A strong point in the gastronomy of Istria is
made by olive oil, which presents a perfect
choice for energy and good health.
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Goat cheese
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Istrian proscuitto
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Fritaja (a type of omelette)
Pljukanci (home-made Istrian
pasta) with asparagus and
truffles
Bitter orange cake
Bouillabaisse (brudet) of drysmoked octopus
Fried shark
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Istria is the largest peninsula in Croatia
and its most western winegrowing region.
Its geographic position is excellent, and is
almost fully surrounded by the sea. It has a
mild Mediteranean climate, with significant
continental influences. This area is also very
interesting and diverse from the geopolitical
view; it is situated within three states, between the east and the west, in touch with
many different peoples and on a crossroads
of different cultures. Its rich and turbulent
history, Istria nowadays uses to its advantage
it is a multi-cultural environment, open
and progressive in many segments of human
life and work.
All of that had its impact on the development of vineyards and wine-growing, the
history of which dates far into ancient
times. It is thought that the first vine was
brought by the Greek colonists, several centuries before Christ. Istrian viticulture was
developing through the centuries and its
peak occurred at the end of the 19th century,
together with other parts of Croatia, before
the appearance of the vine-pest. Today, Istria
is one of the most important Croatian winegrowing areas. Wine is not only an important agricultural product, but also an integral part of the tourist offer. As proof of this,
everyone who comes to Istria by car can see;
after passing the 5 km long tunnel through
the Uka Mountain, one of the first signs:
Istria the land of good wine.
These are usually much flavoured, semisweet or sweet wines, produced from regular picking or some traditional procedures
typical of the production of dessert wines.
In this way, the grapes are usually left on
the vine to become over ripe, possibly until the end of October or November, or are
additionally dried after picking. Teran (or
Terrano) is the leading red variety in Istria.
It gives usually well coloured, aromatic
wine, pleasant and fresh, with a tart taste.
The best Teran wine is produced in central
Istria, around Motovun. In good years, and
with moderate vinification, these wines are
among the best this variety can give. Refosk
(refosco) is a type of variety close to Teran,
and was therefore considered for that wine
for a long time. Still, they differ. Refosk is
less prominent, but gives wine of similar
characteristics and is also considered a native variety and a trade mark of red Istrian
wines.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and
Merlot are world-known varieties, and they
are widespread in Istria where they achieve
excellent results and are used on their own
or as a cuve. They are grown all over the peninsula, but the best vineyards are found in
the western, warmer part, close to the sea.
The largest plantations are around Pore.
Their wines are full, medium strong, well
coloured and with a discrete, distinctive
flavour. Red Pinot is less well represented,
but it gives good wines. They are fuller and
of better colour than those from inland. It
gives the best results in the production of
Istrian sparkling wines, together with Chardonnay and Istrian malmsey. Hrvatica (a
woman of Croatia) is a less represented variety. It is considered an indigenous variety,
gives a good crop and its wine is in the middle quality range. Borgonja is another variety considered as autochthonous, although,
for a while, it was thought to be identical
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Principal producers
According to many indicators, Istria is one
of the leading Croatian wine-growing regions. The number of producers is on the
rise, and the areas covered with grape-vines
are expanding. Most of them are located in
western Istria and the majority are small
wine cellars, companies and family farms.
During the 90s of the last century, a new
Istrian wave started from here. A few young
producers started production in a new,
modern way and have quickly risen to the
Croatian peak. They are successful on the
world markets today and their products
are often given excellent marks and receive
awards. Among them, distinguished are the
Matoevi (with famous, recognised malva-
sia Alba and Alba barrique, Grimalda, excellent Cuve Chardonnay, Sauvignon and
Istrian malvasia) and Kozlovi (with Santa
Lucia, from the location of the same name,
is one of the most sought after malvasias,
and semi-sweet Momjanski Muscat in the
category of dessert wines), but also Coronica and Trapan, who have been attracting
world attention lately with their malvasias.
There are also the Pilato, Degrassi, Arman
and a dozen other less known, but perceptive wine makers.
The largest producers are the Agrolaguna
and Istravino. They offer many varieties of
wine of moderate price and good and excellent quality (particularly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon of the Agrolaguna, and Teran Dajla of the Istravino). It is important to
mention also the wine maker Roxanich and
Franco Arman, whose wines have recently
been positioned among the best Istrian teran wines. Some of the best Croatian sparkling wines are produced in Istria, under
the name of Misal, where we find several
sparkling wines produced in a traditional
procedure of bottle fermentation. Besides
the usual varieties of chardonnay and red
pinot, produced in the traditional, champagne method, the native Istrian varieties
are also being vinificated, making those
wines rather specific and interesting.
The Association of Vine and Wine Growers,
Vinistra, is largely responsible for the development of vine-growing and wine making
in Istria. They organise regular exhibitions
of wine, Vinistra, (at the beginning of
May) and the international competition,
The World of Malvasia, which is a sort of
a world championship of wine produced
from different malvasias. They have initiated the programme Malvasia IQ, the system
for awarding a specific marking IQ (Istrian
Quality) to the best malvasias. In this way,
they promote and raise the quality of the
most important Istrian wine.
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the lakes, tasting specialties offered in the restaurants in Fuine, Lokve and other locations.
The long tourist tradition of the Kvarner
Riviera, with Opatija as its centre, along with
many other towns recognised as coastal resorts, has developed an exciting and sophisticated gastronomy, with prevailing Mediterranean cuisine, but also a strong influence of
the traditional cuisine from the areas bordering the coast.
The elements of the central European cuisine,
specifically when looking at the confectionery
element, are harmonised with typical Mediterranean menus,that are dominated by fresh fish
and sea-food. trudel (a type of pastry) is equally favoured as fritule (a type of doughnut) and
krotule (a type of sweet pastry). Closeness to
Italy and centuries-long connection between
Italy and Kvarner have had a strong impact
on the gastronomy. The harmonious penetration and completion of traditional recipes, imaginative pasta with sea fruits, vegetables and
mushrooms, as well as risotto, eliminates the
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Anything you order during your Kvarner
travels, will bring the pleasure of taste, but
also guaranteed fast recovery and replacement of energy we mercilessly waste in our
fast lifestyle.
We are witnesses of the negative impact
that stress has on our body and soul. Stress
and free radicals are the root of accelerated ageing, but also many degenerative
changes. If we take an occasional break
and spend quality time while on vacation,
we can significantly decrease the unwanted
footprints left by the daily turbulence of life.
Asparagus (vitamin C, carotene, iron, phosphorus, potassium, asparagines, arginine),
citrus fruits (terpene, flavan-3-ols, glucaric
acid), wild fruits and nuts (fatty acids Omega 3, minerals zinc, calcium) are just a few
foods which contain nutritive components,
and can postpone degenerative processes
in the cells.
Visiting Kvarner, you get a chance to enjoy
natural anti-ageing food with perfect gastronomic pleasure.
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Asparagus
Chestnut
Ramsons
Blackberries
Lemon, orange
d ishes
Squid with swede
Bouillabaisse (brudet) of drysmoked octopus
Lemon risotto
Bitter orange marmalade
Grilled scampi
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The Croatian coast is a very interesting
area for the grapevine; a narrow coastal line between Istria and Dalmatia, between the mountainous Croatia and cold, continental climate
and Kvarners isles with its typical Mediterranean atmosphere. Every traveller visiting this
region, immediately notices its differences in
landscape, climate, vegetation and the way of
life within a relatively small space, where it is
possible to spend the morning skiing at the
Mt. Platak, and a few hours later enjoy the
sea under the warm sun. The production and
availability of wine are diverse and it is possible to find chardonnay, pinot and frankovka
of almost continental freshness in the Vinodol
area (from Kriie to Novi Vinodolski), while
islands also grow typical southern varieties,
such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah, and
recently the plavac mali (small blue grapes).
The history of grapevine cultivation is very old
and goes back to ancient times. The Greeks
were probably the first who started producing
wine, but the most important for the development of viticulture were the Romans. Proof
of this is found in numerous documents, including a record of Lucan, a Roman poet, who
speaks about the fight between Caesar and
Pompey on the Island of Krk, and of the wooden barrel made of alder, which Caesars soldiers used to escape from the surrounded island.
This leads us to conclude that the habitants
of this area used wooden barrels before the
Greeks and Romans did. The latter are recorded as more important for the development of
viticulture, although they kept and transported their wine in clay amphora.
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Lika is a region
of untouched nature
and re-discovered
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the conditions of the season and even sometimes to the extreme weather conditions.
During the winter, another speciality of Lika
is put on the table. It is pickled cabbage /
sauerkraut, combined with dry or fresh
meat, mostly pork or young beef, sausages
and other smoke-dried meat products.
The lamb from Lika is also one of the gastronomic features of the region, and it matches
the quality of the lambs from the islands. It
is prepared in the same way as in other areas,
either on a rotisserie, in an oven with potatoes, under cripnja (steel or clay dish), or
cooked with vegetables. The quality of the
pasture, specifically on the northern hillsides
of Mt. Velebit, guarantees the development
of quality sheep-breeding and cattle-breeding in general.
The forests of Lika are a true treasure trove
of different edible foods: mushrooms and
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wild fruits, such as blueberries, wild raspberries, blackberries, etc. The orchards of Lika
grow apples, pears, plums and walnuts. During the mushroom season, this forest meat
presents an important part of the nutrition
of the local population, but it also became
more popular in the restaurants and country
farms, which have quickly adjusted to the
specific tourist needs. A tourist searching for
the authentic offering of food and drink will
find a unique destination in Lika, not often
found in Europe. Internet pages offer traditionally-built houses in Lika, with modern
equipment, suitable for a stay in an oasis of
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Blueberries and blackberries
Trout
Basa (catfish)
Wild game steak
Mountain mushrooms
Sour milk
d ishes
Organic marmalade
Home-made bread
Deer backstrap with blueberries
Soup from Lika (with lambs
liver)
ganci (white and yellow
cornmeal mush)
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The diversity of
cuisine in the Zadar
area is based on the
riches of the sea and
variety of fruits of the
earth from the Ravni
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world, such as the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun. There are also smaller towns
around Zadar offering gastronomic pleasures enriched by the aroma and taste of the
area. In Nin, a historic town with salt-works,
there is a ninski okol, a smoke-dried meat
product made from pork neck, dried in the
winds from Velebit. There is also sukoanski
manetrun in Sukoan; cooked root-like vegetables with bacon and pasta. Islands offer
octopus salad with lentils or octopus under
ripnja.
Sardines, of high nutritional value and of
low price, are becoming a success even in
elite restaurants. What used to be the food
of the commoners of Dalmatia, is now becoming the queen of trendy menus.
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Zadar, the largest city and the administrative, cultural and economic centre of
northern Dalmatia, has excellent conditions for the development of agriculture:
excellent climate, a fertile and spacious
hinterland, and a traditional preference
towards production. Wine production has
historically been one of the most important
cultures, but in the last several decades, this
area did not follow the trend in Croatia of
mass development of small family wine cellars and this created a wrong impression on
the suitability of this area for wine production. Fortunately, the situation has been
changing recently, and significant areas are
being planted, along with the introduction
of new varieties and technologies. Notable
wines are appearing and winning awards,
making firm steps towards the top of the
Dalmatian provision.
Wine was produced in this area more than
two thousand years ago, of which there is
much archaeological evidence. Whether
it was the Greeks, such as in the other
parts of Dalmatia, or the domestic Illyrians who knew about grapevines and wine
before them, remains unknown, but it is
certain that production was significantly
improved by the Romans, who established
a colony Idassa (Jadera), under the direct
order of Julius Caesar.
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Cheese from Pag
Marasca cherry
Samphire, pickled
Smoke-dried shark
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Cheese from Pag with samphire
Marasca and cheese cake
Manetra made of cuttlefish
Octopus with lentils
Gnocchi with prosciutto
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in this area is plavac mali, the most important Croatian autochthonous red variety,
but so far mostly present in central and
southern Dalmatia.
On the former large producers of wine, today only Badel 1862 and its winery Vinarija
Benkovac continue with production, traditionally making a very good ros made of
Grenache and carignan. They planted large
areas with varieties cabernet sauvignon, merlot and syrah (located in Korlat), and the first
produced wines had excellent characteristics. When it comes to the smaller producers, one can mention the Wines of the island
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heritage, must have a rich gastronomic legacy too. And they would be right.
The gastro culture of the ibenk area comes
down from the hinterland to the coast, resembling the falls of the Krka River, creating a unique national gastro-park, where
the traditional and the contemporary gastronomic heritage are united and which has
spread from rural karst clearings to hidden
island bays. Nature has rewarded its inhabitants, and they take what is best from nature, offering it to those who want to join
them in the enjoyment of unsurpassed attractions of the ibenik area of Dalmatia.
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This is an area where the sea and a river come together, and where the smell of
ozone is felt for miles, feeling salt particles
arising from the sea.
The falls of the Krka River and its water nurturing rich vegetation and providing relaxation are appreciated by all who experience
them.
The heavenly ambience of the National Park
Krka is confirmed by 1267 plant species of
which 72 are native to the area. This distinction is also in the soil, which is actually
the humus, and this area offers an abundance of food from biological cultivation
and from wild mountainous fruits.
The ibenik archipelago is ideal for oily fish
with the level of salt in the water, but also its
temperature. Sardines from the sea reach
their optimal size, but also have an agreeable mixture of fish oils, which gives them a
specific taste. Tuna fish, octopus, mackerel
and other fish, contribute to the gastronomy of the coastal area and on the islands.
Considering the fact that this is the area
where a river joins the sea, the large amount
of date shells and other shell fish is no.
Heavenly scenery and and tastes from the
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Date shell
Conger eel
Sardine
Monkfish
Jujube
Jakovska kapica (sea shells)
Smoke-dried ham
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Limpet pasta
Sardines grilled over old vines
Braised beef with dumplings/
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Fillets of anchovy in lemon
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Climate varies considerably and the temperature in ibenik is of average >15 C annually,
while in Drni it is about 13 C. On the other
hand, rainfall is higher inland (>1000 mm)
than on the coast (less than 800 mm). The
soil is also different and, as in other Dalmatian areas, we find deep brown and red soil
in the fields, and shallower, poor soil in the
coastal area with a lot of rocks. Nevertheless a
large part of this area is suitable for the grapevine, and the differences in the environmental conditions contribute positively to the
characteristics of the wine.
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ing hours. Lovers of fish, crabs, shells and mollusc will sometimes start an uncontrolled and thoughtless spending spree,
simply difficult to resist.
The fish market or pekarija is a place where, depending on
the daily offer, the daily menu is created. The pekarija promotes the typical Dalmatian ritual of supply and demand and
bargaining, and the fishermen at the stone counters proudly
exhibit their impressive catch.
Next to the pekarija, there is a cult restaurant Nostromo, where
everything you see in the market, gets prepared in innovative
and creative ways. The breadth of the gastronomic offering in
Split includes locations with a traditional menu (the Hvar wine
cellar), and also an extended Dalmatian cuisine, retaining substantial principles of its tradition (the Adriatic Grao).
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Sour durmast oak
Varenik (non-alcoholic nectar)
Lobster from Lastovo
Carob
Chard
d ishes
Wild rabbit
Vitalac
Samatrani (sort of marinade)
tongue
Carob cake
Gregada (fish, shells and
mollusc)
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an, oriental and continental influences, one of the best Mediterranean cuisines has been developed, with a high contribution from seafood from the southern Dalmatian archipelago,
organic vegetables from Konavle, traditional dishes from
Korula, Mljet, Elaphiti and the Nerevta area as well as meat
specialties from the hinterland.
Since the inner part of the peninsula has witnessed a rapid development of agro tourism based on the Istrian model with
wine tasting offered on the Peljeac wine trails and also with
an increasing supply of olive oil, an original folk cuisine, based
on traditional recipes and dishes which used to be prepared by
Peljeac old women, is being revived. On the farm Panorama
above Orebi, dishes with truffles, first found on the peninsula,
are offered. Traditional dishes based on local ingredients, especially vegetables grown in the fertile environmental conditions
of Konavle, are being increasingly represented on the menus
as part of the southern coasts cuisine. All those who have at
least once tasted zucchini, aubergine, tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, cucumbers, potatoes and other vegetables grown in Konavles fields, have been convinced of their exceptional quality,
compared to those they are used to from standard commercial
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sources. In the preparation of dishes based on vegetables, Oriental influences are also identified, especially when it comes to
beans, for which the local name soiva (lentils) is used.
The most popular traditional dish of all is green menestra, prepared from dried/smoked mutton (katradina), dried/smoked
pork and homemade sausages, combined with cabbage and potatoes, porki makaruli made of stewed beef and pasta mixed
in a large bowl. Southern Dalmatia cuisine, as well as from
other parts of Dalmatia, is well known for its rich variety of
fish, shellfish, crabs and molluscs which came from the fishing
areas around the southern Dalmatian islands. Mljet and Lastovo waters are famous for their lobsters while from Korula
arrive rnovski makaroni, one of the greatest meaty delights of
the southern coast, prepared from beef and homemade pasta
hand-moulded in a special way around a thin stick. Recipes
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cies of the southern coast which in combination with sherry or semi-dry wine are ideal
for serving in relaxing moments in informal
gatherings.
In close connection with the gastronomic culture is the very special viticulture, based on the
Plavac Mali variety. Along the length of the
Peljeac peninsula three high ridges stretch,
their micro-location and micro-climate are so
special that each has a specific slope, sunlight,
air circulation, the composition of grey and
brown sandy soil rich in minerals and other
features that affect the quality of the grapes.
One of the best positions is the Dinga area,
on very steep slopes of the peninsula, after
which the premium wine is named, the most
prestigious brand of Croatian red wines.
For a more complete insight into the winegrowing areas of Peljeac, the best way is to
take a tour of the wine route, a tourist route
that reveals all the treasures of the interior of
the peninsula and some of the finest and most
prominent manicured vineyards in Dalmatia.
In Konavle the autochthonous variety Malvasia is grown, which should be clearly distinguished from the Istrian Malvasia.
Along the coast of southern Dalmatia, several
excellent restaurants are listed as at the peak of
national cuisine. From Mali Ston (Captains
House), Korula (LD Terace, Adio Mare),
ipan (In the Harbour at Marks), Dubrovnik
(Nautica and Sesame), the Konavoski Court
(dvori) in Konavle to Cavtat (Gaul), restaurants with an excellent supply of fresh fish and
crabs. Restaurants in the Konavle mountains
also have a good reputation, and are especially
appealing in the summer heat, when in the
height of the mountain there comes a pleasant
freshness, which also provides an impressive
view of Cavtat, Dubrovnik and the surrounding archipelago. They are known for offering
excellent lamb, veal and roast goat, grilled on
gradele or baked under a bell and home-made
goat cheese in olive oil.
In the western part the most famous specialty from the Neretva delta is a stew of
eels and frogs; shrimps and prawns from the
Neretva area are among the best, it is believed, on the Adriatic.
The fertile valley of the Neretva river, rich in
water supply is a paradise for agriculture and
from that area melon, watermelon, cherries,
apricots, peaches, nectarines, oranges, tangerines, and all kinds of vegetables arrive on the
Dubrovnik Riviera.
The area along the Neretva river is also
known for waterfowl, birds such as coots
living in the swampy backwaters of the river,
which are prepared according to hunters
recipes.
The gastronomy of the Dubrovnik coast
evolves in parallel with the development of
tourism and each seriously prepared dish reminds us that its origin reflects the uniqueness of the southern region. That is Dubrovniks gastronomys greatest charm and
greatest advantage over many other regions.
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Dubrovnik and its surroundings have always been the area of trade and commerce
and therefore it certainly has the most diverse
cuisine in the region. Proximity of Otrant Gate
and the deep quiet Dubrovnik port, throughout history, meant a break and rest for sailors,
but also provisions for long journeys. Marco
Polo, who was born in 1255 on Korula,
started his famous journey from there. It is
thanks to the port of Dubrovnik that many
plants from around the world arrived in this
region with the help of sailors who have collected and brought them from their voyages.
A special feature of that area is also the delta
of the Neretva river. The Neretva river and
the sea fed the population for centuries and
brought good luck to sailors who during their
long voyages could not go without food or fall
sick.
Many visitors today, from all over the world,
come here to acquire and take away with
them their piece of good luck, just like a thousand years ago.
All known natural elements are dissolved in
this water so that eating oysters ensures we
are supplied with those elements we need
only in small traces. Fish salted with sea salt
(slani rnci) provides replacement of electrolytes lost due to the high temperatures.
Oysters are characterized by a high mineral
content and are aboundant in low molecular weight protein chains. This enable very
fast energy transfer. Kotonjata is a dessert
rich in pectin and beta-carotene, which
usually the modern diet lacks. Eel is rich in
omega 3 fatty acids.
g roceries
Oysters
Eel
Salt has plenty of
micronutrients
Dubrovniks cheese
Konavle katradina
d ishes
Kotonjata
Mantala
Salted Crnci
Beef with sage
Raw oysters with lemon
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The Dubrovnik area belongs to the
winegrowing sub-region of Central and
Southern Dalmatia and it includes the
coastal area from Ploe to the far south, the
valley of the Neretva, the Peljeac peninsula
and the islands of Lastovo, Korula, Mljet
and Elaphiti. This warmest and sunniest
Croatian territory is almost entirely suitable
for growing grapes, so the tradition of cultivating them ties with the beginings of this
cultures arrival on the Adriatic coast.
The rich history of the Dubrovnik Republic
and its excellent links with the world have
largely influenced the development of viticulture. The new varieties of grapes and new
technology were brought in so through history this region was one of the most developed regions in Croatia. Even now, we find
a lot of vineyards around here, and many
residents are directly or indirectly related
to wine production. The region is known
for its famous vineyards, many of the best
Croatian red wines come precisely from
here. For example, the first Croatian wine
with protected geographical origin is the famous Dinga harvested in 1961, named after the area Dinga on Peljeac, and the first
white, also in the category of fine wine, was
Poip from 1967 from the island of Korula.
In recent years, there has been a major qualitative shift in wine production, new producers emerging with a modern approach and
modern equipment. For example, Peljeac
wines not only attract the attention of
consumers, but nowdays, there are more
and more producers whose roots are not
connected with the peninsula. Abandoned
vineyards are being recovered; new areas are
being turned into vineyards, the famous indigenous varieties are being revitalized, so,
this area is certainly expected to produce
even better wines. Since the main industry
of the region is tourism, many manufacturers see this as an additional opportunity, so
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Slavonian gastronomy
is characterised by
excellent smoked meat
products, specialties
of freshwater fish and
sumptuous desserts
ensured and optimum humidity reached, which allows the kulin to get coated in noble rot. In the process of ripening, kulin
loses about 50% of its original weight. The entire process, from
pig slaughter to bringing kulin to market takes six months.
Many households in Slavonia produce this most famous Slavonian sausage specialty, which is included in the global culinary
heritage and a modern industrialised version of the sausage is
produced in Belje.
Kulenova seka (literally kulens sister) is almost equally as valued
as kulin (or kulen). It is of a similar composition as kulin and
stuffed into beef intestine, which undergoes the same process of smoking and drying, but because of its thickness, it is
slightly shorter. Lovers of meat products will be delighted with
crackling (greaves) bacon cut into small pieces, melted in a
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baked in the oven, are just a few of the ancient recipes for making sweet delicacies.
Walnut cake, poppy cake, various kinds of
festive and cream cakes, gingerbread, bear
paws (biscuits shaped like bear paws), vanilla cookies and peach cookies are just part
of the Slavonian dessert menu, especially
sumptuous when prepared for and served
at special occasions / celebrations such as
births, christenings, engagements, weddings, harvest work, pig slaughter ...
Slavonian oak forests are the ideal environment for forest fruits. Most picked are various kinds of mushrooms, which are most
common on the menu in their harvest season.
Just as the home of Malvasia is Istria, so
Slavonia became homeland to Graevina
(Riesling, although this is one of the domesticated varieties). From the wine-growing
areas around Kutjevo and Ilok, but also
from the vineyards of Belje, come some of
the best Croatian continental wines, Riesling
and Chardonnay and in recent times also red
wines of a very high quality: merlot, pinot
noir, etc. Kutjevos and Iloks cellars with a
long tradition of wine production are the
oldest ones in Croatia. The best Slavonian
wine producers have opened their cellars to
visitors, so the wine tasting rooms are an
important part of tourism in the Slavonian
wine routes.
Agritourism in Slavonia, as in many other
Croatian regions, is rapidly developing and
the advantage of this type of tourism is an
abundance of gourmets attracting visitors
who appreciate the autonomous kitchen.
By temperament, Slavonians are jolly fellows and their joyful mood is accompanied
often with the inevitable tamburaka music
(Croatian tamburitza /tamburitza/ is a
folk song played with a tambura cousin of
the Russian balalaika and the Italian mandolin) that accompanies each party. The mood
is further enhanced with fine and imaginative
cuisine and wines. The well-known Slavonian
beari and snae (local men and women) hospitality will turn each visit to this region into
a hedonistic unforgettable trip.
From the many popular restaurants that offer authentic Slavonian cuisine, one should
definitely visit the Baranjska Kua in Karanac, Kova arda in Suza, Restaurant
Zdjelarevi in Brodski Stupnik and the restaurant at the Hotel Osijek in Osijek.
And after enjoying Slavonian cuisine, not
only for the purpose of spending excess calories, it is recommended to visit the famous
Kopaki rit, a unique natural phenomenon
in the world, where it will also be possible to
try some of fine Slavonian dishes.
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Pheasant
Carp
Oyster mushrooms
Venison
Freshwater fish rolls
d ishes
Pheasant soup
Venison steak
Fish
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This is the largest tourist region, as well
as wine-growing area the largest area of
vineyards with the largest production and
export of wine. Slavonia is a leader in many
fields, but, it should be stressed that the
best white wines of the Croatian mainland
come from here. The region stretches from
Virovitica and Daruvar in the west to the
Danube, encompassing the eastern Croatian
borders, including the finest and most diverse locations, where grapes are traditionally grown and many residents depend on it.
According to vineyard legislation this region
comprises of two sub-regions (Slavonia and
Danube); thirteen vineyards in total and
here the largest wine producers are located.
In addition to the few large, most of the
smaller manufacturers originate from family
farms, but compared to other Croatian regions, Slavonia records the largest vineyards
by manufacturer. Modern technology is applied, superior varieties are planted, so the
wines are of high quality Slavonian wines
regularly receive awards and recognitions at
national and international competitions.
The tradition of wine growing in Slavonia
goes back to the third century when the Romans planted grapes on the slopes of Fruka
Gora, and then it spread throughout the region. From then until today, there are many
records about the quality of wine and the
importance of its production for the wider
economy the vine has become one of the
most important agricultural crops in Slavonia.
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Oats
Cheese, cream and butter
Pickled peppers stuffed with
cabbage
beet
Trout, perch
Meat from lodrice (meat stored
in fat)
Goose meat and its products
Black pudding
d ishes
Sauerkraut with baked black
pudding
Pork chop in its own sauce
Trout in corn meal
Hearty goose soup with
vegetables
Cherry strudel
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Zagreb cuisine
inherited the best
from Croatian
regional cuisines
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other sweet delights. Those who prefer lighter meals will go for a Mediterranean menu,
for example, fresh fish purchased early in the
morning from one of Zagrebs well-stocked
fish markets, which can be prepared in the
oven, na gradele (on a special grill) if the
host owns one, or boiled. The fish is usually served with chard and potatoes seasoned
with olive oil. For an appetizer fish soup and
octopus salad can be served, and for the dessert fritters, which were already very wellknown in continental cuisine or roata for
those families brave enough to try to prepare
this Dubrovnik specialty. If, for any reason,
the prospect of fish was not satisfactory, the
Mediterranean alternative is always available
cooked meat with vegetables, tomato salsa
or horseradish mixed with grated apple.
The fascination with young lamb is not just
a Southern tradition, it is equally eaten with
enthusiasm inland too, and it is considered
an highly esteemed and favourite food in
Zagrebs gastronomy too.
Zagrebs cuisine comes with the usual range
of demanding, expensive and pretentious
menus to traditional local dishes such as
stuffed peppers with mashed potatoes,
stews from cabbage, leeks and other vegetables, sarma, pork-tripe, pasta with cabbage,
chopped steak known as polpete or fairanci,
beans with sausages and smoked meat, riet
(vegetarian stew based on beans and barley),
beans with turnips, ajnpren-soup (egg soup),
wine stew, etc.
Some of the best Croatian restaurants are
situated in Zagreb; they are of various culinary genres and different price categories,
such as the luxurious Zinfandel in the Hotel
Esplanade, restaurant Dubravkin Put, appreciated Mano in the authentic surroundings
of Gliptoteka, Apetit (in two locations) with
an imaginative menu and expertly selected
range of wines, legendary Okrugljak with a
great menu closest to the concept of Zagrebs
cuisine, which, with its outdoor terrace, the
murmur of the brook and the sound of an
old spinning mill, evokes the spirit of old
Zagreb and offers visitors an extraordinary
experience, not just a culinary one.
Among the esteemed and popular Zagreb
restaurants there are also: Balthazar with its
meat and fish delicacies, Vinodol located in
the city centre, Balon in an area where this
restaurant is very much needed, lovely Prasac in Gornji grad (the Upper Town), Gallo
in a renovated Art Nouveau palace in Donji
grad (Lower Town), Graanka Kamanjo a
popular restaurant of the same name as its
chef, a nice Triologija kod Kamenitih vrata,
Carpaccio in Tesla St, Lari i penati in Petrinjska St, Lainska klet, Kod Pere on alata
and Purger in Petrinjska St offering classic
Zagreb and home-style dishes and local cuisine, and many other restaurants that meet
high hospitality criteria. Eastern cuisine
is strongly represented in Zagrebs cuisine:
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Mushrooms
Pumpkin
Strawberries
Hazelnuts
Buckwheat
d ishes
Pumpkin
Smoked trout
Kotlovina (meat, veggies and
sausages cooked in a cauldron
in the open)
Corn bread
Soup with mushrooms
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The area around the capital city of Zagreb abounds in excellent locations suitable
for the production of quality wines. The
slopes of the mountain Medvednica offer good conditions for the vineyards and
the town itself, where the grapes traditionally grow (until the advent of phylloxera,
vineyards were located in the very centre
of town, on Kaptol and above the main
square!). Even today there are vineyards on
the edge of the city, but the eastern slopes of
Medvednica (the city of Saint Ivan Zelina)
and the slopes of Pleivice on the south enable the residents of the Croatian capital and
their guests to enjoy superb wine.
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cent years, several family wineries have enlarged into medium size, with the associated
amounts of wine for the Croatian market.
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ge number of varieties exist here since the beginning of cultivation, and the reasons for this
were many. Geographical position, turbulent
history and links with other nations and cultures have enabled our country to be introduced
to many foreign varieties, but it is certain that
a large number of the varieties originate from
here too. This is further confirmed by the latest
results of genetic research which agree that this
area is an important centre in the development
of genetic varieties, whence a number of Croatian, but also some world varieties originate.
Consequently in the pre-phylloxera era, when
the wine was at its peak Croatia was growing
more than 400 varieties, but in the reconstruction of vineyards many varieties disappeared.
However, the latest results from Croatian vineyard inventory and genetic identification of
varieties in cultivation show that about 130
varieties can still be found that can be regarded as indigenous. Many of them have very
high oenological potential, so in recent years
a number of rehabilitation programmes have
been implemented and some varieties have
already become economically important.
Croatia today
Viticulture and wine production are still very
important economic activities in Croatia. According to some indicators a large number of
residents directly or indirectly are connected
with this production, and the potential is
much larger than the current situation. The
total area of vineyards in Croatia, according
to official statistics, is about 33,000 hectares
and wine-growing areas are divided into two
regions (continental and coastal Croatia), 12
sub-regions and 66 vineyards. Within these,
many locations stand out with especially good
ecological conditions where they produce famous wines. The composition of vineyards
shows that the majority of vineyards are small
(less than a hectare more than 80% come
under this category) with small producers
predominating. Many of those produce wine
only for their own use, but there is also a remarkable number of market producers more
than 700 wineries produce around 2000 wines
with a protected geographical origin. But there
are only twenty of those whose production
exceeds 3000 hl/year and who belong to the
category of big wine producers. The production of white wines is predominant (70%), fol-
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Water is life
Water is the most important ingredient for the survival and
quality of life wherever you are. The human body consists of
60-70 percent of water, which is the basic, indispensable and
necessary daily dietary component. Water is the most important component of the cuisine; with a safe tap water we can
also choose one that has the characteristics suitable to our
needs (acids, alkalines, minerals).
Fortunately, Croatia abounds with water. The public water
supply system supplies 75 percent of the population, and
about 90 percent of the water in Croatia comes from the
supplies of high quality groundwater. Water is renewable,
and the data show that Croatia uses between 140 and 150
litres per capita per day, corresponding to the EU average. In
addition, 20 manufacturers offer high-quality water from water sources, natural water and mineralized water from deeppumping stations.
The human body and Croatia, according to information about
water, it seems, are in a statistical coincidence and it is clear
that the quantity, type and water quality are huge benefits that
we gladly share with our guests.
Water has always been prized for its value and it was always
managed wisely. Supporting this thought there is data on the
existence of some form of water systems far in the past. For
example, the remains of water pipes on Kupa River prove the
existence of water systems in the area of Sisak probably dating from the Roman period. Pools and tanks for organized
water supply of the population from ancient times are found
on the Briuni islands too and above Bol on the isle of Bra. It
is believed that parts of ancient Pulas water system originate
from the 2nd century. At that time water was largely passed
via clay pipes, and at the very end were found the remains of
lead pipes.
A similar ancient water supply system exists also in the area
west of Knin and a water supply system was buit in Zadar on
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Ideal conditions
for production
Did you know?
Organically produced food has a special and important place because it attracts the attention of
manufacturers as natural conditions are almost
ideal. Proximity of roads to agricultural sites, and
the impeccable composition of soils make Croatia
one of the most favourable places for organic agriculture in the wider region. Easily accessible terrain
and the possibility of application of eligible technoproduction methods make organic production feasible and the vast unpopulated parts are the ideal
area for pasture and breeding of farm animals. Thus
organic production and preservation of indigenous
products in Croatia are booming and the statistics
are changing every few months. It is emphasised
that the analysis of food is carried out systematically and thoroughly.
Ecological products with the eco stamp have
been created in an orderly and controlled
manner. These manufacturers are listed in the
registry and all products are visibly marked. So,
we have organic apples, tomatoes, pumpkins,
carrots, wheat and poultry meat from eco breeding as well as fish (freshwater and marine) and
other types of meat.
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Web: pl.croatia.hr
Kroatiska Turistbyrn
Sverige
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: se.croatia.hr
Kroatisch Nationaal Bureau Voor
Toerisme
Netherlands
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: nl.croatia.hr
Office National Croate
du Tourisme
Belgique
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: be.croatia.hr
xopbatckoe typcteckoe
cooectbo
Russia
E-mail: [email protected];
[email protected]
Web:ru.croatia.hr
Hrvaka turistina skupnost
Slovenija
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: si.croatia.hr
Kroatische Zentrale fr
Tourismus
Switzerland
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: ch.croatia.hr
Oficina Nacional de Turismo de
Croacia
Espaa
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.visitacroacia.es
Japan
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: visitcroatia.jp
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acknowledgements
Publisher
Damir Fabijani
Veljko Barbieri
The Author of The Country of culinary diversity and texts about gastronomies in each region
eljko utelija
The Author of Why enjoy Croatia?, Olive Oil, Water, Ecological products and texts
About health in each region
Olja Martini
The Author of Croatia a small country for great wines and About wine in the texts
under each region
Edi Maleti