Shopping · Dubrovnik · Croatia
Shopping in Dubrovnik
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
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Quick answer
Shopping in Dubrovnik focuses on local food products, jewellery and crafts rather than big brands. The Old Town lanes hold small boutiques, and the Gruž market sells fresh produce and homemade goods. Best souvenirs: Candied citrus peel and almonds, Croatian wine and rakija and Olive oil.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 2
- Top souvenir
- Candied citrus peel and almonds
Where to shop
Old Town lanes
Silver and coral jewellery, local cosmetics, wine shops and small galleries off the Stradun.
Od Puča street
A parallel street to the Stradun with jewellers, a Serbian Orthodox church and less crowded shops.
Gruž
Local supermarkets, wine shops and the market for food to take home.
Markets
Gruž market
Morning produce market by the harbour, with fruit, vegetables, dried figs and olive oil next to the fish stalls.
Gundulić Square market
A small morning market in the Old Town selling fruit, lavender, candied peel and souvenirs.
What to buy
Candied citrus peel and almonds
Arancini and bruštulani from the Old Town and Gruž stalls are light, local and easy to pack.
Croatian wine and rakija
Plavac mali, Malvasija or a fruit brandy such as travarica from local wine shops.
Olive oil
Small-producer extra virgin oil from Dalmatia and the islands.
Konavle embroidery
Traditional geometric silk embroidery from the Konavle valley, sold in craft shops.
Lavender products
Sachets and oils from Dalmatian islands, sold at the market stalls.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Street · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Stradun
The Old Town's main street runs about 300 metres from the Pile Gate to the Luža square and the Bell Tower, its limestone paving polished smooth by centuries of footsteps.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
- Photo spot
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Rožata, Arancini (candied orange peel), Pršut and Pag cheese and Plavac mali and Malvasija wines. Dessert menus across the city, especially in restaurants serving local cuisine. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ploče | $$$$ | Hillside hotels east of the walls with Old Town views and Banje Beach below |
| Lapad | $$ | Green peninsula with a pedestrian promenade, family hotels and a sandy-pebble bay |
| Gruž | $$ | Working harbour with a morning market, ferry terminal and bus station |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in EUR. Tipping is appreciated rather than expected. Leave about 10% in restaurants for good service and round up for taxis and drinks.
- Greet shopkeepers with 'Dobar dan' and keep your voice down in residential lanes at night.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in January–February; the busiest months are June–September.
- July: Dubrovnik Summer Festival — theatre and classical music in forts and squares (usually mid-July to late August)
- August: Dubrovnik Summer Festival continues (usually until late August)
- December: Dubrovnik Winter Festival — Advent market and events in the Old Town (usually December)
Staying near the shops
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Dubrovnik?
Candied citrus peel and almonds, Croatian wine and rakija, Olive oil and Konavle embroidery.
+Where is the best shopping in Dubrovnik?
Old Town lanes: Silver and coral jewellery, local cosmetics, wine shops and small galleries off the Stradun.
+What are the best markets in Dubrovnik?
Gruž market and Gundulić Square market.