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Flavors of Pag: Famous Cheese & Local Cuisine

Wheel of Pag cheese on a board with prosciutto.

A feast for the senses

Pag is a culinary gem, renowned for its distinctive flavors and traditional recipes. At the heart of its gastronomy is Paški sir (Pag cheese), an award-winning delicacy made from sheep's milk. The island’s cuisine is deeply rooted in its landscape, featuring foraged asparagus, truffles, lamb, and fresh seafood.

Top 7 flavors of Pag:

Paški sir

One of Croatia’s most famous cheeses.

Brushing a wheel of Pag cheese with oil in the ageing room.

Paška janjetina (lamb)

Known for its unique taste due to the island’s salty vegetation.

Pag cheese and prosciutto on a board with olives.

Salt-cured anchovies

A local specialty.

Brushing a wheel of Pag cheese with oil in the ageing room.

Octopus salad

A refreshing Adriatic classic.

Pag cheese and prosciutto on a board with olives.

Baška hrostule

Traditional Pag pastries.

Brushing a wheel of Pag cheese with oil in the ageing room.

Local rakija

Including herbal and fig varieties.

Pag cheese and prosciutto on a board with olives.

Olive oil

From the ancient groves of Lun.

Brushing a wheel of Pag cheese with oil in the ageing room.

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