Vineyards on steep hills of island Hvar & Pelješac peninsula, centuries old olive groves in Istria, fig trees and fresh organic vegetables is what makes Croatia perfect for the gastro traveller. People come looking to taste world class food produced in a manner like generations before them have all the way back to the ancient Greek colonists even. The passion for food and wine can be felt amongst every village or town you travel through with many of them being famous for their own local delicacy.