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Shopping in Pag Island - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

One of the most popular souvenirs you can bring from Pag is Morcic jewellery. Brooches, keychains, pendants and earrings in the shape of the Arabian head appeared in Croatia many centuries ago. In the Middle Ages, Morcic jewellery was made of burnt to black wood and it was given as a gift for sailors for luck. People believed that souvenir would help sailors to come back home. Nowadays, Morcic is just a nice souvenir with a rich past. This jewellery is made of ceramics, precious and semi-precious stones.
Cuisine of Pag Island for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
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One more unusual souvenir is the miniature of Istarski kažun. It will be a nice souvenir for those who are interested in history and ancient things. The miniature is a traditional Croatian building, where citizens kept farming tools and hid in poor weather. A copy of the Vučedol Dove is an original gift too. The dove was initially used in traditional ceremonies and this symbol reminds Croats about their past. Try to pack the dove carefully, it is very fragile.
One more unique and truly Croatian souvenir is a handicraft made of white Brač stone which is delivered to Pag from Brač Island. The White House was faced with this stone. What’s interesting, superstitious locals believe that the stone protects from the evil eye. You decide whether the stone has supernatural qualities or not but this souvenir looks attractive and it can be a nice gift for your friend. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Pag Island inhabitants
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The lace of local production is one more thing you can buy. Masters produce embroidered napkins, table clothes and towels. But remember that the low price for a large item shows that the product is not a handmade item and it was made not on Pag. It is usually a counterfeit brought here from China. You can also buy shells of different shapes and corrals on Pag. T-shirts with Pag’s landscapes and views are also sold here.
Pag Tie is a good gift for your colleague or boss. Despite the fact that there are no large city malls on Pag, tourists can find a lot of different ties here. 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. There are ties of different styles, shapes, materials and colours, so you will find the perfect one for you. One more «business» accessory is Nalivpero pen. It will be also a good gift for your business partner. The pen was created by famous Croatian engineer. It can be found in every souvenir shop.
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Be sure to buy local Pag cheese and pršut, dry-cured ham. Look carefully at the shelf life of the cheese if you want to take it home. 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 and it is considered to e 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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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
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Designer outlets in Pag Island and nearby
♥   Outlet 'Roses Designer Outlet' Vrankovec 1 Sv. ,Kri, 49223, Croatia, 190.7 km from Pag Island. On the map

Shopping advices for the whole region around Pag Island

Rab Island
Local lace may also be a good purchase. Many residents of Rab are engaged in weaving it, just like their ancestors a century ago. Do you want to find a present for a history fan? Then take a look at the small miniatures of the Istarski kazun, a local building, where ... Open »
Losinj Island
Do you want to buy something as practical as possible? Then bring home any of the local delicacies but better several of them. It is worth paying attention to olive oil in souvenir bottles or truffles. If the way home is not too long, it is worth thinking about ... Open »
Zadar
City Galleria shopping center is the most popular shopping place in Zadar. It is located near the bus station. The shopping complex is focused on customers with varying levels of income. It houses elite clothing and footwear boutiques and nice budget stores where you ... Open »
Cres
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 ... Open »
Murter
During your holidays on Murter, be sure to buy Morcic jewellery. In the Middle Ages, Morcic jewellery was made of burnt to black wood and it was given as a gift for sailors for luck. People believed that souvenir would help sailors to come back home. Nowadays, Morcic is ... Open »
Opatija
For interesting gifts for loved ones, go to Manufaktura Souvenirs, one of the most noticeable and interesting in town. The choice of souvenirs is great here. The store sells the best regional wines, wine vinegar, and canned goods, as well as popular non-food goods ... Open »
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