If you want to get to know to national Croatian cuisine, you should definitely miss a couple of meals at your hotel. Otherwise, you can’t understand the culture of the country. You can eat in a restaurant or visit a konoba which is a local tavern. There is no difference between dishes in a konoba and a restaurant, the places just have different interiors. Konoba is decorated in country style. There are the same dishes in a restaurant and a konoba.
Vis is a small Croatian Island in the Adriatic Sea. The island was inhabited in the 4th century BC. Greeks, Romans, Italian and Austrians lived here. Vis became a part of modern Croatia … Open
Vis is a perfect place not only for those who are interested in history. The island is not touched by civilization and it is an ideal place for long walks. You can choose one walk for a … Open
Cutlets are very popular meat delicacy on Vis. Locals also love fried meat. Fried meat in the dough is called Prague schnitzel and schnitzel with cheese and ham is called Zagreb schnitzel. Goulash is usually served here with pasta. Beef with plum and wine is a delicious meat dish too. Turkey with mlinci (flat pasta, soaked in roast juices) is very popular in Croatia. Ćevapčići is sausages made of minced pork or beef with onion. Croats also love peppers stuffed with meat or vegetables. While being on Vis, don’t miss a chance to try Ispod peke. It is a traditional Croatian dish. This phrase is translated as «under the bell». Ispod peke is usually made of potatoes, lamb or octopus. There is nothing difficult in the process of its preparation. You just need to put the ingredients in a stone oven, cover it with a lid and coal. You should remove the lid only when the dish is ready.
Picturesque beaches are hallmarks of Vis Island. A considerable part of coastal areas are well equipped and feature well-developed infrastructure. Wild beaches have been preserved on the … Open
There are many garnishes on Vis: pasta, potatoes, artichokes and tomatoes. The favourite Croatian desserts are low-fat dishes with nuts and fruit. Local cakes are like puddings. Don’t pass by međimurska gibanica, a layer cake with apple, poppyseed, walnut and cottage cheese fillings and rapska torta (rab cake) which original recipe is secret information. You can easily find coffee and juice on the island. The most popular Croatian hard drinks are local wines, travarica (loza with herbs), Šljivovica (plums), pelinkovac (juniper) and vinjak.