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THE FOODIE‘S GUIDE
23.06 Tuesday - 18.08 Tuesday
Flavours of Pelješac
If food and wine is right up your alley, then come on down
to the Trpanj waterfront for a culinary delight! Rich local
cuisine that is typically Mediterranean will be presented
and tip top Pelješac wines will help wash the down the
food. This serene fishing town is a tiny oasis and the Dalmatian
music in the background makes for enchanting
evenings.QTrpanj riva.
19.07 Sunday
Korčula Wine Festival - Black Island
White Wines
With a millennia old tradition of wine making, the island
of Korčula is renowned above all for the quality of its white
wines (Pošip and Rukatac), whereas among the reds the
most popular is Plavac Mali. These wines are celebrated
for their exquisite character, complexity, and accentuated
aromas which reflect the Mediterranean sunshine,
scents and tastes. So, to all wine connoisseurs, get ready to
dabble!QKorčula, Korčula Island, www.visitkorcula.eu.
25.07 Saturday
Cipolijada
Fishing for mullets (cipol) is a time-honoured tradition in
the Neretva region. During the summer months, fishermen
patiently sit along the banks of the green and clean
Neretva River and catch this fish which can then be prepared
into a variety of dishes. At the end of the summer a
competition in catching mullets called ‘Cipolijada’ is held.
The competition continues into the night with a “Fishing
Night” of music and dancing, during which time the
fish are prepared, cooked, and eaten.QMetković, www.
tzmetkovic.hr.
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25.07 Saturday - 02.08 Sunday
The 5th Pošip Days in Čara and Smokvica
When wine is fine, nobody minds! And the towns of
Smokvica and Cara on Korčula have a well-known tradition
in wine growing and wine production dating from
ancient Greek times. Pošip is among the most famous
Croatian white wines. It is named after the authentic grape
varieties only found in these areas. So if you happen to be
close by, visit some of the wineries and feel free to partake
in the art of wine tasting.QČara and Smokvica, Korčula
island, www.visitkorcula.eu.
01.08 Saturday
Cabbage on tabak
This traditional gastronomic evening event is held every
summer on the 1st of August at the ‘Pod boriće beach’ in
Vela Luka, next to the ferry port. It was named after an old
proverb which claims that cabbage should be eaten on
that very day. Food consists of cabbage - raštika (collard
greens) and potatoes prepared in a traditional way, cooked
and seasoned with olive oil. Grilled sardines, homemade
cakes and wine are also on the table for all visitors, accompanied
with live music.QPod boriće, Vela Luka.
09.08 Sunday
Makarunada
This is an event in the village of Žrnovo (3km from the
town of Korčula). It begins with a workshop on how to
make ‘makaruni’, a particular home-made pasta native
to the locals, then comes cooking for the masses as the
food is served with a meaty sauce to all those gathered.
Live outdoor entertainment is provided in an authentic
Mediterranean atmosphere!QŽrnovo, Korčula, www.
visitkorcula.eu. Starts at 19:00.
03.09 Thursday - 06.09 Sunday
Kinookus - The Food Film Festival
The art of cinema offers a food frenzy as this international
film festival preserves and promotes issues relating to
healthy food, traditional recipes, food customs, tools, biodiversity,
ecology, nutrition and more. As chefs can serve
up mouth watering dishes, this festival serves up a smorgasbord
of film and motion picture with this year’s theme
being ‘Bread and wine’.QSton, Pelješac, kinookus@
gmail.com, www.kinookus.com.hr.
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