Shopping in Croatia - outlets, shopping streets and boutiques

Croatia is located next to Italy, the recognized capital of world fashion. However, shopping in this country is very different from Italian. Popular European and local brands can be bought in the large shopping centers, but exclusively Croatian goods can be found on local markets. Once in Croatia, be sure to visit the fish stalls. The most famous market in Croatia is the Gruz located in Dubrovnik. Here, you can buy any fish and seafood, as well as vegetables, fruits, olive oil, local spices and other local products. If you get to know the merchants closely, you can easily find a person who will cut the fish. The island of Hvar sells local dried lavender and lavender oil. The latter is one of the symbols of the island.

Shopping in Croatia is concentrated in large cities, which are Zagreb, Split, and Dubrovnik. The country is in the neighborhood with Italy, which could not but affect the variety of shops and a huge variety of prices. One of the largest shopping centers in Zagreb is the Central Capitol located in the very center of the city near the Bana Jelacic Square. More than 100 different shops and boutiques mainly of Italian brands wait inside. Excellent shopping is offered to the guests of Zagreb in the shopping centers of Branimir Central, Nama, and Avenue. The most expensive boutiques of brand clothes by designers with the world fame are on Ilica street and in its surroundings. Tourists will be able to visit Escada, Calvin Klein, MaxMara, Armani, and D&G boutiques.

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. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

In Dubrovnik, it is quite difficult to find large centers with a number of shops. Trade is mainly concentrated on the central street of the Old Town of Stradun, where you can look at small shops selling clothes by local and European designers, as well as a large number of various souvenirs. The main shopping centers of the city are Lapad and Branimir. Importanne shopping center, where you can visit numerous shops, is close to the railway. The cities of Budva and Igalo are located not far from Dubrovnik. There, you can buy quality and relatively inexpensive things of leather, including bags and shoes.

Croatia has a large number of network shopping centers that can be found in almost any major city. The largest is City Center One. Several of its shopping centers are located in Zagreb; they can also be visited in Split. In Rijeka, there is a shopping center Tower, which is the largest in Istria. It represents more than 150 different brands. After buying goods tourists can go to one of the many cafes or restaurants. Another large shopping center of the city is Korzo. It encourages visitors to make purchases in 20 stores. You can buy not only clothes, but also gifts, souvenirs, perfumes and everything necessary for home.

The best souvenirs from Croatia will be the local distillates. Be sure to bring local brandies, Slivovitsa and Lozovac, from vacations. Women can have the cherry liqueur, Maraschino; its aroma will not leave anyone indifferent. On the island of Pag, the famous Paz cheese is made. It is especially popular among tourists. The local jewelry firm Morcic, which is located in Rijeka, offers jewelry in the traditional Croatian style. It is recommended to buy lace products from local needlewomen. Items are distinguished by exquisite patterns and manual work. Croatia is a birthplace of ties. This fashion accessory was invented here, and, therefore, it is worth to buy a traditional silk tie in one of the shops or boutiques as a gift to oneself or loved ones.