Shopping

Below is a helpful overview of shopping options near your accommodation.

🛒 Grocery Stores & Supermarkets

Market Studenac – approx. 650 m
Small supermarket with groceries, drinks, fresh bread, and daily essentials.
Trgovina Krk – approx. 650 m
Local grocery store offering fresh products, local food, and household items.

🏬 Duga Mall (Shopping Mall in Crikvenica)

What it is:

Duga Mall is a friendly local shopping centre located in Crikvenica (on Ulica Kralja Tomislava 109, 2.5km from Dramalj). It’s a convenient place to do a bit of everything in one stop during your holiday.

What you’ll find there:

•Supermarket (Super Konzum) with a large selection of groceries, fresh produce, drinks, and everyday essentials.

•Specialty shops and fashion stores like Deichmann (shoes), NKD (clothes & home products), Intersport (sporting gear), KiK and others.

•Pharmacy (Farmacia) and news-stand type shops.

•A Post Office

•A café/terrace area where you can pause for a drink and relax.

Duga Mall has free parking. Typical opening hours: daily from around 08:00 to 21:00 (8 AM–9 PM) in summer.

🛒 Other Supermarkets (Short Drive)

In the nearby centre of Crikvenica (5–10 minutes by car, 4-6km), you will find some supermarkets like Plodine, Konzum and Tommy with a selection of food, fresh produce, meat, and household supplies.

🥖 Bakeries

Local bakeries, found in the centre of Crikvenica like Aroma and Mlinar or along Crikvenica promenade, are very popular and offer fresh bread, pastries, and breakfast items every morning. Visiting early ensures the best selection.

🍉 Fruit & Vegetable Market in Crikvenica

If you want to enjoy the freshest local produce during your summer stay, be sure to visit the central fruit and vegetable market in Crikvenica:

🌿 Zelena Tržnica – this is the main green market in the heart of Crikvenica (on Ul. Braće Brozičević), where local farmers and vendors sell seasonal fruit, vegetables, herbs, honey, olive oil, and other regional specialties.

🍅 You’ll find a variety of fresh produce depending on the season — from juicy tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and zucchinis in summer, to local fruits like figs and peaches.

🐟 Nearby specialty fish stalls are offering fresh seafood.

🥩 Butchers & Fresh Meat

Around the fruit and vegetable market in the centre of Crikvenica, you’ll also find several local butcher shops offering excellent quality meat.

These traditional butchers sell:

Fresh beef and pork (chicken on Fridays, usually)
Sometimes Lamb and veal
Ready-to-grill meat, sausages, and local specialities

The meat is fresh, well prepared, and ideal for barbecues or home cooking. Staff are usually friendly and happy to help or recommend cuts.

🕒 The market typically runs every day during the tourist season, but mornings are the best time to go — that’s when the produce is freshest and you can enjoy the liveliest atmosphere with local shoppers and vendors.

💡 Tip: Prices can vary and sometimes be higher in peak season than in supermarkets, but many guests enjoy the authentic experience of choosing produce by hand and tasting local Croatian products

🧴 Pharmacy & Essentials

Pharmacies (ljekarna) and drugstores are available nearby for:

Medications
Sunscreen and toiletries
Basic health and baby products

🛍️ Souvenirs & Gifts

Small souvenir shops sell local crafts, lavender products, beachwear, and gifts typical of the Croatian coast. You can find them in the centre of Crikvenica or along the coastal promenade.

💳 Payment Information

Most shops accept cash and credit cards
ATMs are available in Dramalj and Crikvenica

There are some other shops located around the center.

Enjoy your stay and happy shopping!
If you need recommendations, locals are always happy to help.