Must-see shopping in Southern Dalmatia

Selling 'wonderful items made by Croatians', this very cool design store sells everything from wines and craft beers to jewellery, clothing, homewares and…

It's a mystery how Kutak crams books written in Croatian, English, French, Spanish, Czech, Italian, German, Polish, Swedish and Mandarin into such a small…

A welcome interlude in a streak of shops with cheesy souvenirs and Game of Thrones paraphernalia, Terra Croatica wears its Authentically Croatian Souvenir…

Uje specialises in olive oils, along with a wide range of other locally produced epicurean delights, including some excellent jams, pickled capers, local…

In Dubrovnik's dialect, škatulica means ‘small treasure box’. Living up to its name, this little shop serves the best of local knick-knacks in an…

This self-described 'charming shop for charming people' sells locally produced soaps, flavoured salt, rakija (grappa), neckties, objects made from Brač…

Interesting printed T-shirts, bags, jewellery, ceramics and art, some of it made on-site.

This high-ceilinged space near the clock tower stocks books, gifts and souvenirs. Of special mention is an ample selection of literature in English,…

This little treasure-trove is a dream come true for a local stonemason-artisan couple. Pero carves local limestone into salt and pepper shakers, candle…

Bringing ‘eclectic’ to a new level, this treasure trove stocks antiques from different periods, with some pieces a few centuries old. The curious…

Tucked away in a stone shack on the Lopud waterfront, this little store features a soulful assortment largely made by its Russian-Italian owners and their…

Among Croatian literature stacked floor-to-ceiling, this bookworm’s treasure trove stocks guides, regional history books and international best-sellers in…

The interior of the 15th-century St Sebastian Church is the backdrop for displays of Croatian art in various forms, from sculpture to paintings and prints…

Split across two spaces facing each other across the lane, Clara Stones is all about appreciation of red Adriatic coral. The bold jewellery designs often…

Next to the synagogue, this split-level shop sells Dubrovnik-themed Judaica souvenirs in the lower part, such as kippahs, mezuzahs, cups, magnets and…

If you've ever worked in retail at Christmas, spare a thought for the staff of this quirky nostalgia-ridden shop who have to endure 'All I Want For…

Tightly packed with women's clothing, accessories and jewellery, this is your window to the world of established and upcoming Croatian fashion designers…

Call into the Franciscan monastery for the novelty of shopping at the third-oldest still-functioning pharmacy in Europe. It's been in business since 1317…

This natural cosmetics shop is likely the best smelling place in the old town. All the products here – from facial creams to body scrubs – are handmade…

Gourmands will have a field day with this assortment of Croatian delights, from awarded olive oils and acclaimed local wines to marmalades and sweets. The…