3 Best Shopping in Zagreb and Environs, Croatia

Owned by the Pejić family, all-organic and mostly vegan bio&bio offers shoppers fresh and shelf-stable food and drink sourced from chosen producers worldwide as well as the owners' Zrno Eko Estate (Croatia's oldest all-organic farm). There's also a range of all-natural beauty and household products, and a good selection of healthy-living books, as well as a small in-house café with items to go. The store is is the perfect place to buy a few healthy products to take home, then grab some organic berries, a bottle of organic wine, and a few vegan sandwiches and head to Zrinjevac Park (a seven-minute walk) for a picnic.

Housed in a tastefully arranged, vaulted brick cellar, this shop and bar stocks a wide range of quality Croatian wines, olive oils, and truffle products. Wine can be enjoyed on-site as well.

Ties may not be the most original of gifts, but they are uniquely Croatian. During the 17th century, Croatian mercenaries who fought in France sported narrow silk neck scarfs, which soon became known to the French as cravats (from hrvat, meaning "Croatian person"). "Original Croatian ties" are sold here in presentation boxes, accompanied by a brief history of the tie. You can also find tasteful gifts for women, including scarves, shawls, and accessories.