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Pag cheese
Pag cheese is an excellent gastronomic specialty well known and appreciated product of the tradition of the island of Pag. From the times of the ancient Liburnurnians until today, generations have been enjoying it. The quality of this cheese stands mostly in medicinal and aromatic herbs, as well as in natural sea salt. The cheese is produced on the whole island of Pag but the central part of the island, around Kolan, Mandre and ©imuni, has the longest tradition of breeding sheep. The cheese of the highest quality is the one made in May when these parts are covered in beautiful flowers of sage and other medicinal and fragrant herbs. Ricotta is also well respected - it is a kind of a cheese that can be used for making delicious cakes. |
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Lamb meat
The meadows on the island of Pag are not suitable for breading of bovine cattle. However, this rare vegetation is ideal for sheep that stay in the open. Pag lamb meat is a delicacy for every gourmand because of the pasture grounds covered in medicinal herbs and salt. Lamb meat is well known for its quality. Lambs are sold very young (20 to 30 days old). The inhabitants of this region occupy themselves with breeding of sheep from the ancient times. The most delicious lamb meat is in January, February and March during milking of sheep. |
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Fish
Here you can indeed enjoy seafood throughout the year. In every season characteristic species are caught. Thus, during summer, different clams, like mussels, wart Venuses. are served. Fish like dentex, stripped bream, sea bass, are caught throughout the year and they represent a special gourmand pleasure. Squids are a specialty caught mostly in winter months. Scampi, octopuses, groupers, sea breams, dories, surmullets, and many other species prepared by the skillful hands of your hosts will be a true gourmand pleasure for all of your senses. |
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Honey
Sage blossom honey - very therapeutic and much sought, prosciutto, sherry, wine, asparagus, snails and other delicacies in which the island of Pag abounds will render your sojourn in this region completely unforgettable
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