10 places for best shopping experiences in Dubrovnik

Most tourists tend to think of Dubrovnik as a cultural and historical gem not a shopping destination. This couldn’t be further from the truth. While it’s true that Dubrovnik is full of monuments at every corner, its alleys are actually laden with shops of all kinds. This might be why it’s fast gaining a reputation as a shopping mecca in Croatia. There is nothing you won’t find here. Farmer’s markets are bursting with local produce, Croatian jams and fresh seafood. Just walk around and pick up a bunch of flowers for your apartment or hotel room. Don’t forget to talk to the vendors and sample olives, freshly-baked pastries and Croatian cookies.
The city’s gourmet grocery stores pride themselves on their selection of Croatian wines, luscious cheeses and flavoursome breads. They are perfect if you want to pick up ingredients for trying your hand at recreating some local dishes. Then there are stores crammed with gorgeous souvenirs—postcards, murals, Adriatic corals and paintings—for your friends and family back home. But that’s not all. Dubrovnik also has some high-end designer boutiques and multi-brand designer stores, perfect when you’re looking for a formal outfit for a wedding or black-tie dinner. Finish off your outfit with contemporary jewels from one of Dubrovnik’s jewellery stores or a traditional Croatian cravat. Without further ado, here are 10 of our favourite places to shop in Dubrovnik: