If you plan on visiting Korčula, it’s good to know where all the good shops are. We’re talking about souvenir shops, grocery stores, art galleries, clothing stores etc. While smaller towns usually have one grocery store and possibly a souvenir shop, larger towns on Korčula have a wide offer.

There are places where you can discover local art and support the artists by buying their work, or shops and tasting rooms for olive oil and wine. You’ll find a place for whatever you might need on the island.

Grocery shops
If you’re only eating out for some meals, you’ll have to buy groceries. There are a few market chains available on Korčula: Studenac, Konzum and Tommy. Our advice is to compare the prices when you make larger purchases because they tend to vary between the stores. Also, don’t buy wine or oil from the grocery stores when you’re surrounded by high-quality products wherever you go. Even if you’re on a budget, we’d suggest you try some traditional dishes in a restaurant, rather than cooking everything at the place you’re staying.

Souvenir and traditional products shops
A lot of souvenir shops on Korčula also sell traditional products from local manufacturers so you’ll find various types of wines like Pošip and Grk, as well as olive oil. You might find different products with this local olive oil such as cosmetics. A lot of souvenir shops offer aromatic products made with wild plants or locally grown herbs.

One particular shop selling traditional products we’d recommend is Eko Škoj. Everything you find here is locally grown or made on Korčula. It’s actually a family farm dedicated to keeping the tradition and culture of Korčula alive. They emphasize fresh produce, local herbs and spices, as well as natural ingredients.

If you’re interested in natural cosmetics, then Kasiopea is the perfect place for you. They use locally sourced natural ingredients to make organic cosmetics. A lot of it is based on honey or oil of the Korčula island.

Jewellery shops
Buying jewellery on a vacation might not be your first idea, but once you enter the shops with beautiful, handcrafted jewellery in Korčula, you’ll have to bring something home.

There’s Trezor, where you can find unique handmade pieces made of Adriatic corals, pearls, shells, stones, and silver. You’ll find a lot of traditional motives and sea details because they also value tradition and life on the island.

If you’re interested in coral jewellery, there’s the Coral Shop Irena which bases everything off of Adriatic corals. It’s been in business since 1990 so they have a family tradition of making and designing jewellery.

Art and clothing
You can find a wide offer of clothing, jewellery, and small art pieces in Manina. Here you can discover clothes from various Croatian designers, glass artwork and a lot of jewellery. It’s a great shop for buying gifts you can bring back home or something to remember Korčula by. We wouldn’t say it’s a souvenir shop, rather an art and clothing boutique.

Pastry shops
If there’s one shop you shouldn’t skip when on Korčula, it’s Cukarin. Here you can find all kinds of traditional local cakes, and the most popular one is cukarin. They use local ingredients and follow traditional recipes thanks to which you’ll discover the true taste of Korčula. Since a lot of these cookies are dry, you can even bring them back home to keep the memory of Korčula lasting. Aside from cakes, Cukarin has widened its offer to wine, olive oil and other traditional products.