These evening events are not just opportunities to sample fresh seafood but also to revel in the lively atmosphere, with the aroma of grilled fish, olive oil, and seafood filling the air.
Fishing festivals are a quintessential evening experience along Croatia’s coast, offering a spectacular gastronomic adventure that stimulates all your senses and creates unforgettable memories.
Those who have attended at least one fishing festival know it’s a vibrant celebration of aromas, flavors, laughter, music, and friendly faces. If you haven’t yet experienced a fishing festival, it’s time to change that.
Imagine, after a day of sunbathing and swimming, you decide to take an evening stroll. Instead of just enjoying a refreshing dessert, the streets are filled with the enticing scent of grilled fish, the sea, olive oil, seafood, smoke, and joy. This is how local celebrations smell by the sea. Before you know it, you find yourself among the crowd, your senses in overdrive. And the best part? You never have to worry about being too early or too late.
To truly experience the charm of Croatia’s local fishing festivals, here are a few events starting this weekend:
Supetar (Brač Island): Mark August 9th on your calendar for a fishing festival in Glavicu on Brač Island. Organized by the Supetar Tourist Board, this event features grilled fish, fine wine, and Dalmatian music, all contributing to the vibrant spirit of Dalmatia and Brač Island.
Novigrad (Zadar County): Known as a fishing town, Novigrad hosts a festival that celebrates the hard work of fishermen who provide the freshest and most delicious seafood throughout Croatia. Don’t plan anything for August 10th because at 8 PM, the festivities for your taste buds and soul begin.
Vrsar (Istria): Istria has always been special, and Vrsar, a beautiful town on the Istrian coast, stands out for its summer-long fishing festivals. Upcoming festivals will take place on August 9th, August 30th, and September 20th.
Don’t miss out!