Culinary Yacht Charter: Taste the Best of the Adriatic Gourmet Scene

Croatia is known as a country with a rich history, a country with a beautiful indented coastline with beaches and breathtaking bays full of islands, full of natural beauty, full of historical records documented by architecture and art, many of which are under the protection of UNESCO. Croatia is also a land of opportunities and adventurous activities, which make this piece of land a true little paradise on Earth, and some of the places are only reachable by boat. So, the best way to fully experience this breathtaking country is to make your trip luxurious and rent a yacht with Yacht IN. You will not be sorry!

After exploring all the beauties of Croatia, you will be accommodated in taverns, restaurants and family pastry shops where you can refresh yourself with a cuisine rich in flavours, smells and colours, quench your thirst with first-class wines and natural juices made from natural fruit grown traditionally, with traditional recipes or well-known brandy.

What are some of Adriatic’s best specialities?

There are several reasons why many fall in love with Croatia, and traditional local dishes will conquer all your senses at once, allowing you to get to know Croatia in the best possible way - through food.

For example, ham, or as they call it in Croatia ‘šunka’, is the beginning of every menu and celebration in Croatia. It is a salted and air-dried leg of pork and is very similar to prosciutto. It pairs very well with cheese, and one of the most familiar types in the country is the Pag cheese. It originates from the island of Pag and is made mostly from the milk of sheep that graze freely on pastures with aromatic plants. Their diet gives this famous cheese its special flavour.

Black risotto is a Dalmatian dish that you should definitely try. It is a delicacy whose main ingredient is squid. Its dark ink gives this dish a special Mediterranean flavour. Another traditional Dalmatian dish is pašticada whose main ingredient is beef, combined with a dense, dark and delicious sauce. It is traditionally served with local potato gnocchi.

This Croatian region offers a select but high-quality range of luxurious and exclusive restaurants (fine dining) but also a great deal of cosy, little taverns, usually called konobas, many of which are hidden away on wonderful islands that you can experience with some of Croatia’s top yacht charters.

How to reach some of the famous restaurants?

While southern Dalmatia is in the spotlight thanks to the posh party island paradise of Hvar, Diocletian’s empire in Split and one of the most famous beaches in the Adriatic, located on the island of Brač, but also for its exquisite cuisine, northern Dalmatia often remains under the radar - and wrongly so. With all that northern Dalmatia has to offer, such as national parks, nature parks, one of the most indented island archipelagos in the entire Mediterranean and historical charm, this region is a must-see for anyone on a sailing holiday in Croatia and anyone renting a yacht in Dalmatia. However, Northern Dalmatia offers something for every generation.

Northern Dalmatia is also a foodie’s paradise, not only because this region is the proud home of one of Croatia’s Michelin-starred restaurants, but also because it offers some of Croatia’s master chefs, outstanding island cuisine and plenty of good family flair. The rest of the country’s cuisine is also impeccable, and the restaurants that you can find in larger cities and smaller islands alike will offer you some of the best menus and culinary experiences you have ever seen. So, set sail and dig in!