Welcome to the Mussel Festival in Novigrad, Dalmatia, Croatia – a celebration of tradition, culture, and gastronomy.
The Novigrad Sea is renowned for its flavourful and delicious mussels, which have been enjoyed by locals and visitors alike for centuries. In fact, mussels were so beloved that they were served at the imperial court of the Habsburgs in Vienna during the Habsburg Monarchy, which included Novigrad.
What makes Novigrad mussels so special is the method of cultivation. The process is mainly reduced to manual labour, with no automated machines used, making it a traditional and authentic product unique to the Novigrad Sea.
To honour this precious delicacy, every year in the last week of June, the Novigrad Mussel Festival takes place on the Novigrad waterfront.
Visitors can enjoy traditional dishes prepared using the freshest ingredients, with the Novigrad mussel as the icon of the evening.
And since 2019, the Novigrad Mussel proudly bears the label of authenticity issued by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Croatia.
The Mussel Festival also celebrates the natural environment, cultural and historical heritage, and the unique architecture of Novigrad that has remained unchanged for centuries. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the authenticity of this charming coastal town and experience its rich gastronomic tradition.
Show us your muscles, and we'll show you our mussels, so you can discover the authentic taste of Dalmatia. It's a feast for the senses, leaving you with cherished memories.
