Looking for some Mediterranean flavours to take back home? At Oleoteka Uje you can pick up Croatian products like orange and forest-fruit jams, hand-made pasta and extra-virgin olive oil. The latter comes from the island of Brač, where Trojan warrior Antenor was famously said to have planted an olive branch. www.uje.hr

Kokula Art & Craft Shop - Don't miss this place if you'd like authentic souvenirs or gifts from the Dubrovnik region. The colourful, hand-woven traditional textiles are sure to please and aren't too harsh on the wallet (6 Dorčićeva).

When money is no object and only the finest will do, Maria is the place to indulge in the latest designer attire. Nestled in regal Old Town, even window shopping here brings a sense of elegance (Maria, Sv. Dominika bb; tel: 020 321 330, maria-dubrovnik.hr).

Discovered a love for beautifully embroidered traditional Croatian garb? Find a full range of colours and designs on everything from blouses to pillow shams as the perfect keepsake for any handy-arts enthusiast at Bačan Handmade Products (6 Prijeko, tel: 020 32 11 21).