The Cook's Adventures
Split, Dubrovnik, Ston, Croatia
Explore the diversity of Croatian cuisine and discover its wonderful specialties.
Aperitifs such as the world famous Maraschino of Zadar, starters such as cheese from Pag, ham and kulenova seka of Slavonia, oysters and mussels from Ston, delicious grilled fish, salted anchovies, delicacies such as eels and frogs from the Neretva Valley, turkey with mlinci, pašticada from Split, and desserts like puddings, Kotonjata, kroštule or fritule are among the many dishes in an unforgettable menu that will conquer your senses.
Throughout the year, but especially during the autumn harvest time, the wine roads in Croatia are filled with people looking to enjoy and celebrate local festivals, such as San Martin.
One of the icons of the Mediterranean culture, olive oil has been a fundamental ingredient of Croatian cuisine for centuries and one of the most important products of our country.
Dubrovnik - King’s Landing
This is where even the large fleet of Stannis Baratheon stood powerless
There is hardly a better backdrop for the capital of the Seven Kingdoms than the world’s pearl of Dubrovnik. No special movie effects were necessary to transform the Old Town of Dubrovnik into King’s Landing. Guarded by a mighty wall, basking in eternal summer and turquoise Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik has, for full seven seasons, played the Oscar-worthy role of a city of intrigue where many have a desire to rule and be in power.
Ston - King's Landing, Eyrie
Feel as powerful as a ruler of the Seven Kingdoms
King’s Landing instilled fear and awe in its enemies with its mighty walls that annihilated the largest of fleets and made the most persistent armies in the Seven Kingdoms give up. This impenetrable rampart in the Game of Thrones was depicted by 5,5 kilometres long Walls of Ston, a city on the Pelješac Peninsula, an hour’s drive away from Dubrovnik. Walk down the longest preserved fortification system in the world, after the Great Wall of China, and feel powerful like many rulers of Westeros. Lastly, a tiny spoiler, the impressive walls were not built for the purposes of the series. They have existed here since the XIV century.
Khaleese’s dragons are still hiding in the basement
Welcome to the town and a museum. The Mediterranean jewel that captivated even the Roman emperor Diocletian. Split was simply the perfect setting for the fantastic and brutal world of Westeros.
Split - Meereen
In the mysterious cellars of the Diocletian's Palace, the interior of which doubled as the city of Meereen, which Daenerys Targaryen freed from slavery, powerful dragons were kept and trained for the upcoming battles, while the thick walls also conceal the secret army of Grey Worm and the Unsullied which fought to the last breath for her return to the Iron Throne. As you walk through the mystical pathways of the ancient palace be careful not to get caught in the ambush of the Sons of the Harpy. We also cannot be sure that Khaleesi has not forgotten one of her flying babies in the dark passageways. And that is not all, the very centre of the city harbours a museum dedicated to the series, which completes the journey to the fascinating world of Game of Thrones.