Drinks in Croatia: beer, wine or soda?
During a hot summer day in Croatia, it is important to drink enough. You might also want to enjoy a cocktail on the terrace or a good glass of wine with dinner during your holiday. Which non-alcoholic drinks, spirits and wine or beer does Croatia have to offer? We looked it up for you.
Non-alcoholic drinks in Croatia
It will not surprise you, but to a large extent you will find the same range of non-alcoholic drinks in Croatia as in the Netherlands. You will find almost all known soft drinks in supermarkets and on terraces. Milk, fresh juices and, of course, coffee and tea are also recognisable in supermarkets.
It is good to know that in Croatia there are also many alternative non-alcoholic drinks for people with allergies. In the supermarket, these alternative products are often marked in English or German, so you can quickly recognise these non-alcoholic drinks in Croatia.
Alcohol in Croatia
You can buy and drink alcohol in Croatia from the age of 18. On the terrace, you will find a wide variety of various, refreshing beers. When you order a beer on the terrace, chances are that half a litre of beer will be served immediately. There are many local, popular beer brands available such as Karlovačko and Ožujsko, but you will also find Heineken and Bavaria on the menu a lot.
Wine is an alcohol in Croatia that is widely drunk at lunch. The wine is then mixed with spa red or cola so that the working day can continue as usual. To a true wine connoisseur, this might not sound tasty, but give it a try! The staff on the terrace can advise you.
Drinks in Croatia with a higher alcohol content are mainly brandy and herbal or fruit liqueurs. The brandy available everywhere in Croatia is Rakija. This brandy with a minimum alcohol content of 20%, with the very strong varieties containing as much as 60% alcohol, is said to have medicinal properties and is drunk in Croatia at every opportunity.
Tap water in Croatia
The tap water in Croatia is safe to drink. The water tap water comes from natural springs and may therefore taste slightly different or have a different colour than you expect. In many mountainous areas, the water contains more lime and minerals. This is not harmful, but can cause tap water in Croatia to be somewhat cloudy.
When travelling to Croatia with young children or a baby, we recommend boiling the tap water before use. Despite the fact that you can just drink tap water in Croatia.