We are delighted to announce that you missed one of the most tasty festivals held in Croatia , chocolate chocolate chocolate Opatija the capital of chocolate, will traditionally take place the first weekend of December, starting on Friday 7th which means you missed it but there is always next year .
The festival is run for the 13th year and gets all the producers and chocolate lovers in the area to taste the winter and the warmth of the wine and chocolate that
make the winter a joy .
Not only in sweets and desserts but also in a number of other chocolate-flavored gourmet dishes, liqueurs, cocktails, hot toddies…
There is a rule which you have to try : try pairing white chocolate with a sweet bubbly, whereas more full-bodied red wines with go hand in hand with richer, darker chocolates.
The festival is not only about sweets and wine Opatija’s favorite festival features workshops and live concerts at the Juraj Šporer Arts Pavilion, chocolate expo and fair at the Gervais Center, Choco & Coffee day at the market, etc. This year’s festival includes even a number of different activities for the youngest visitors such as The Nutcracker gingerbread workshop, Santa Claus Post Office, cake pop workshop, and many others.
During the Chocolate Magic fair at the Gervais hall, festival guests will be able to taste different sweet creations made by over 20 chocolatiers and pastry chefs, and on that same location, an exhibition on the history of chocolate will be held. In addition, there will also be an educational corner for children.
