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Shopping in Cres - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

You can bring a truly Croatian souvenir from Cres which is called Morcic jewellery. It has a shape of the Arab’s head in a turban. In ancient times, Morcic jewellery was made of burnt to black wood and it was given as a gift for sailors for luck. Nowadays, these jewellery are made of ceramics, precious and semi-precious stones. The most common souvenirs are brooches, keychains, pendants and earrings and they all are in the shape of the Arabian head. Locals believe that this souvenir brings good luck.

Guide to Cres sightseeing - things to see and to visit

Cres is Croatia's second largest island, which is known as a major center of ecotourism and a location of incredibly beautiful beach resorts. The beautiful island managed to preserve its …

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If you want to buy something unusual, pay your attention to a copy of the Vučedol Dove. The dove was initially used in traditional ceremonies and this symbol reminds Croats about their past. Be careful when packing this souvenir. The Vučedol Dove is very fragile. The miniature of Istarski kažun will be a nice souvenir for historians and those who like ancient and authentic things. The miniature is a traditional Croatian building, where citizens kept farming tools and hid in poor weather.

One more nice Croatian souvenir is handicrafts made of white Brač stone which is delivered to Cres from Brač Island. These handicrafts look nice and the White House was faced with this marble. What’s interesting, superstitious local inhabitants believe that the stone protects from the evil eye. You decide whether the stone has supernatural qualities or not but this souvenir looks nice and it can be a nice gift for your friend. A small packet of lavender is what every tourist should buy. It is not expensive and good for health. You can put it under the pillow to sleep better or keep it in a wardrobe to save freshness of bed linen. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Family holidays with kids in Cres. How to entertain your child, things to show to children.

Cres will be an ideal place for curious and active children who are not dependent on gadgets and who are ready for long walks. Young ornithologists should definitely come here and visit …

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If you want, you can buy coral handicrafts on the island. This souvenir will remind about rich flora and fauna of the Adriatic Sea. Shells of different shapes and colours are sold on Cres too. The lace of local production is one more thing you can buy. But remember that the low price shows that the product is a Chinese counterfeit.

One more thing you can buy in Croatia is a tie. Even on a small Cres tourist can find a lot of different ties. There is no wonder because ties are important for Croats, it is a part of their national costumes. What's interesting, a tie is a part of Croatian military uniform. Nalivpero pen will be a good gift for your colleague or boss. It can be found in every souvenir shop.

Cuisine of Cres for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe

You can't become acquainted with Croatian culture without trying its traditional dishes. While having holidays on Cres, you can have a meal at a restaurant or visit a konoba which is a local …

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Be sure to buy local cheese, dry-cured ham and pršut. You can find a dry-cured ham in a usual department store in an ordinary packing and in souvenir packing. Sweet teeth will be happy to get Licitar biscuit. It is a decorated biscuit made of sweet honey. It is a symbol of love in Croatia. Moreover, it has a long shelf life and can be easily carried home. Don’t pass by local beer and wine. They can be found almost in every shop, so choose the one you like most. The most famous representatives of strong drinks are Lozolvača rakija, Maraschino liqueur, Slivoviča and Travariča drinks. Remember that you can bargain not only on local markets but also in small seaside shops.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Cres and surroundings

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Designer outlets in Cres and nearby
♥ Outlet 'NOVENTA DI PIAVE DESIGNER OUTLET' Via Marco Polo 1, Noventa di Piave (VE), 30020, Italy, 164.3 km from Cres. On the map Show on the map

♥ Outlet 'Roses Designer Outlet' Vrankovec 1 Sv. ,Kri, 49223, Croatia, 172.6 km from Cres. On the map Show on the map

Shopping in Croatia

The main shopping centers in Split are located in the old part of the city, near the palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian. Guests of the city like the store of youth clothes, Scandal, where they can buy inexpensive high-quality things by the best local and European manufacturers. One of the largest shopping centers is City One Centr. It has a huge number of shops with different pricing policies. After shopping, you can sit in a cafe or go to the cinema. In Split, it is worth to buy traditional Croatian souvenirs. One of the most popular places with memorabilia is the underground tunnel of Podrum; it sells products of local artisans. An excellent souvenir will be Croatian cheese or a bottle of local wine, which is more highly valued by connoisseurs than Italian one. … Open

Shopping in Cres - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

City tours, excursions and tickets in Cres and surroundings

Shopping in Croatia

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