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Flavors of Pag: Famous Cheese & Local Cuisine

The island of Pag is home to many farms where the sheep are carefully tended, providing the milk that goes into making the world-renowned Paški sir.

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.

Together, Paški sir and Paški pršut are essential elements of Pag's gastronomic heritage, offering visitors a taste of the island's rich culinary traditions.

Paška janjetina (lamb)

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

Paški sir is a true delicacy, with its rich, salty taste making it a perfect accompaniment to Pag's traditional dry-cured ham, known as Paški pršut.

Salt-cured anchovies

A local specialty.

Together, Paški sir and Paški pršut are essential elements of Pag's gastronomic heritage, offering visitors a taste of the island's rich culinary traditions.

Octopus salad

A refreshing Adriatic classic.

Paški sir is a true delicacy, with its rich, salty taste making it a perfect accompaniment to Pag's traditional dry-cured ham, known as Paški pršut.

Baška hrostule

Traditional Pag pastries.

Together, Paški sir and Paški pršut are essential elements of Pag's gastronomic heritage, offering visitors a taste of the island's rich culinary traditions.

Local rakija

Including herbal and fig varieties.

Paški sir is a true delicacy, with its rich, salty taste making it a perfect accompaniment to Pag's traditional dry-cured ham, known as Paški pršut.

Olive oil

From the ancient groves of Lun.

Together, Paški sir and Paški pršut are essential elements of Pag's gastronomic heritage, offering visitors a taste of the island's rich culinary traditions.

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