I just got home from traveling throughout Croatia. And contrary to what I read on the internet before I departed, news flash! It’s super easy to eat vegan in Croatia. I absolutely feasted on a mix of healthy/fresh and indulgent Croatian vegan cuisine, and I am here to share my experience and advice! First of...
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I just got home from traveling throughout Croatia. And contrary to what I read on the internet before I departed, news flash! It’s super easy to eat vegan in Croatia. I absolutely feasted on a mix of healthy/fresh and indulgent Croatian vegan cuisine, and I am here to share my experience and advice!

First of all, a little bit about Croatian cuisine in general. It’s quite varied depending on which region of the country you’re in. In the inland parts, the cuisine is more similar to other Slavic food. Think lots of smoky paprika and black pepper seasoning, bread and noodles, sausages, potatoes, cabbage, and cheeses. In coastal Croatian the cuisine is more resemblant of other Mediterranean cuisines, especially Italian. Lots of olive oil, fresh herbs, pizza, pasta, fresh fruit and vegetables, and salads. In both cases, it’s surprisingly vegan-friendly. It helps if you learn a little Croatian, but that’s not strictly necessary. Also, HappyCow has a pretty good suite of options throughout Croatia. BUT, it’s certainly not exhaustive. S...