Welcome to the Route of Taste, a journey across the Adriatic shores linked by a shared passion for authentic food, deep-rooted traditions, and heartfelt hospitality. 

Here, the Adriatic is a bridge: it connects the gentle vineyards and aromatic olive groves, the fishing villages and the coastal towns of Marche, Abruzzo, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Primorje–Gorski Kotar, Zadar, Split-Dalmatia, and Dubrovnik-Neretva. Along these shores, culinary traditions have flourished side by side, shaped by the same sea breeze and shared coastal heritage. 

In the Route of Taste, every port and inland destination reveals a story. Begin in Zadar, sipping a glass of delicious Maraschino, its cherry sweetness reflecting the warmth of local hospitality. Cross the Adriatic to Abruzzo, where threads of saffron infuse risotto and broths with mountain sunshine. 

In the Marche region, embrace the ritual of turchetto (also called moretta or caffè del marinaio), a spirited drink born of fishermen’s grit and communal warmth. 

Moving northwards, savour handmade passatelli pasta in EmiliaRomagna, then lose yourself in the lagoon of Venice, tasting the iconic baccalà—silky whipped cod loved for its maritime history and creamy elegance. 

Further up the coast lies Trieste, where time slows in its vibrant cafés. There, your cup echoes a multicultural city where Italian passion meets Mitteleuropean charm. 

Return to Croatia and drop anchor in Komiža, where grilled sardines glisten with simplicity, and fish roasted in fig leaves is served in cozy Dalmatian konobas steeped in tradition. 

In Rijeka, the central market awakens at dawn. Smell the fresh sea breeze mingling with the aroma of wild herbs, seasonal fruit, local cheeses, and freshly caught fish. 

This route celebrates not just dishes, but the craftspeople behind them, whose hands pass down centuries of knowledge. From bustling markets to candlelit cellars, the Route of Taste immerses you in a lifestyle rooted in land, sea, and connection, guided by authenticity and sustainability. 

Set sail on the Route of Taste—and discover the Adriatic’s Italian and Croatian territories as you’ve never experienced them before.