Croatia From a tasty point of view
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Welcome to Croatia, one of emerging destinations (when it comes to tourism) of Southern/Mediterranean Europe (UNWTO, 2017). It might be small but it has many to offer especially when it comes to food. Through history, Croatia has been ruled by many different countries and every country had a different impact but all of them left the same thing that helped Croatia to have a diverse cuisine. Spices from Hungary, minced meat dished from Ottomans, Mediterranean food from Venetians and the famous Vienna steak from Austria (Tour Croatia). Gastronomic (wine and food) tourism does not play a big role in Croatia but it can offer much to those whose primary reason (motivation factor) for visiting countries is exploring them by trying i.e. tasting different dishes and wine sorts and participating in different food or wine festivals (Novelli, 2005). Having this in mind attracted market would be affluent people and food and wine enthusiasts who do not mind spending a bit more ( this product will include a workshop with one of Croatia’s top chefs). Furthermore, they will be thought how dishes are made and will be taken to some vineyards and wineries.
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Ilok, Slavonia First day will be spent in Ilok, a town in the far east of interior Croatia in region of Slavonia. A visit to one of Croatia’s biggest wineries (Iločki podrumi) with included wine tasting (dry white wine Graševina) and a tour of their vineyards. Also, a tour of the town Ilok is included.
Zagreb and Samobor, Central Croatia In Zagreb will be held a culinary workshop with one of Croatia’s most famous chefs Andrej Barbieri where customers will be thought how to make some of traditional Croatian dishes such as Fiš paprikaš, Peka and Viška pogača (anchovy pie). After Zagreb city tour the group will move to Samobor where it (the group) will try traditional Kremšnita (custard vanilla cake) and see the process of making one.
Motovun and Rovinj, Istria Day starts with a trip to Motovun where experts will explain how and where truffles (sort of mushrooms) grow and what animals usually help with finding these culinary gems! (hint: one of them is very big and people make ham and čvarci out of them) After Motovun, the group will continue with their activity in Rovinj. In Rovinj, group will be thought how to make another famous Croatian dish – fuži s tartufima (pasta with truffles) which will be accompanied with a glass of white wine (Vina Laguna Malvazija).
Dubrovnik, Dalmatia Last day of this trip will be spent in Dubrovnik. After the city tour the group will take part in Dubrovnik FestiWine where they can join the food and wine tasting. This festival is a week long but the group will only be a part of it the first day where they will also be taught about wine growing region of Dubrovnik – Neretva County and will be introduced with tradition of wine making.
Istria
Motovun
Rovinj
Ilok, Slavonia
Good to know • Currency • 1 GBP ≈ 8.73 HRK* (HNB – Croatian National Bank) • Tipping in cafes (Lonely Planet)
• Tip to the nearest round figure (coffee prices are not as ‘’expensive’’ as in the UK; prices range from 8kn to 15kn which is between £1 and £2)
• Entry formalities
Any EU country (citizen) can enter Croatia with an ID card – passports are taken as well (Lonely Planet)
• Climate and weather
Interior of the country has continental climate with hot summers and cold winters while Mediterranean climate with dry summers and mild winters is along the coast * Rates are taken from HNB list, 4.4.2017.
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