Shopping in Dubrovnik
Did you know that the tie was invented in Croatia? Learn about this and other typical souvenirs to purchase in Dubrovnik, and find out what the main shopping areas are in the city.
Beyond the traditional types of souvenirs that can be found in any city, Dubrovnik offers many more authentic Dalmatian items.
What to Buy in Dubrovnik
- Ties: Famous all around Croatia, ties are considered a “national invention”. In Dubrovnik, you'll be able to find tonnes of shops specialising in ties in all different shapes and colours.
- Konavle jewellery: Goldsmithing is one of the main craft forms in Dubrovnik. On Zlatarska Street, you'll find several shops which specialise in selling Konavle jewellery and earrings, a speciality in Dubrovnik, which has caught the eye of many a queen.
- Cosmetic products: Natural cosmetic products made in Dubrovnik and the Dalmatia region are famous worldwide. Oils, soaps, creams... You can choose between many products made from entirely natural ingredients.
- Stone souvenirs: Strolling around Dubrovnik, it's easy to appreciate the beauty of the stone sculptures that decorate many buildings. At the different sculpture workshops, smaller stone figures are made especially with visitors in mind.
- Olive oil: Dubrovnik's food scene is based on the Mediterranean diet, in which olive oil plays a big role, and is used in all dishes. At the city's markets, you can find small bottles of olive oil, soaps and even creams.
- Lavender: One of the cultural icons of Croatia is lavender. In many shops around Dubrovnik, you'll find this aromatic plant in soaps, decorative sachets and other products. It's one of the most popular souvenirs to bring home from Dubrovnik.
Shopping Areas
Throughout the entirety of the walled city, you'll find many shops stocking souvenirs, jewellery and local products. The majority of shops can be found in Stradun and the surrounding parallel streets. These small shops are run by local Dubrovnik craftsmen, selling everything from traditional souvenirs to little clay figurines.
In the area surrounding Ploče Gate, you'll be able to find art galleries where local painters show off and sell their works of Dubrovnik's most stunning landscapes.
If you're looking for natural cosmetic products, the best place to visit is the market in the square behind Dubrovnik Cathedral. At this open-air market, you'll find olive oil, lavender, creams and many other souvenir items.
In Dubrovnik, there aren't many clothes shops or shopping centres. Within the walled city, along Stradun, you'll see a few luxury brand shops, but that's about it. If you want to spend time shopping in Dubrovnik, we recommend going to the Minčeta Galleries, next to the Gruž Harbour.
