6 Best Places to Shop in Central Dalmatia, Croatia

Split is home to a marvelous array of open-air marketplaces selling all sorts of goods. Souvenir seekers beeline to the basements of Diocletian’s Palace, full of stands selling jewelry, wood carvings, and other creative artisan handicrafts. Don’t miss the expansive Pazar, also known as the City Marketplace or the Gradska tržnica, which sells everything from vegetables to clothes. The portion that stretches across Hrvojeva Street all along the eastern wall of Diocletian’s Palace is known as Hrvojeva Street Market. Split’s fish market (Ribarnica) on pedestrian Marmontova Street is also known as one of the best in the country.

Located right on Peristil, Croata carries a wide range of specially designed and beautifully handcrafted ties. You'll learn about the history of the tie (which was invented in Croatia), too, because this concept store doubles as a museum. It also sells scarves and shawls for women.

Founded in 1983, family-run Naranča (the word means "orange") is a design studio showcasing and selling work by local artists. Here you'll find everything from graphic art and paintings to books and small handicrafts.

Danijel Jaman, a Croatian academic painter, showcases his vibrant work in this art-gallery-cum-shop in the Old Town. His fun, often pop culture–inspired prints are available for purchase as phone cases, posters, and other little souvenirs or as full-size original paintings.

One of Croatia's most famous brands creates delicious treats that can appease even the sweetest sweet tooth. The company has been producing high-quality chocolate, wafers, cocoa, and other goodies since 1911. One of the most popular gifts to give in Croatia is a Kraš Bajadera, a chocolate box comprised of gold-wrapped nutty nougat.

In this stone cellar close to Bačvice Bay, you can taste Croatian regional wines, accompanied by savory appetizers, before purchasing bottles. It also offers truffle products, olive oils, and a range of artistically designed wooden boxes for packing.