# Kvarner region culinary and tourism development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kvarner-region-culinary-and-tourism-development
> Updated: 2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Kvarner region in Croatia is expanding its culinary profile following its designation as the ‘European Region of Gastronomy 2026’. Recent developments include a surge in new gastronomic venues, such as Konoba Volta, Hidden Jam, and La Tavernetta di Draga, which focus on Mediterranean cuisine and locally sourced ingredients.

To complement these openings, the Tourist Board of Kvarner has introduced the ‘Nona Chef’ video series to preserve traditional coastal, island, and mountain recipes. Building on this momentum, the Porto Gastro Festival is scheduled for late August at the Kantrida marina in Rijeka. This event aims to showcase the region’s culinary identity by featuring chefs, winemakers, and craft producers.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Porto Gastro Festival to showcase Kvarner cuisine in Rijeka

The Porto Gastro Festival will be held on August 29-30 at Kantrida in Rijeka, showcasing Kvarner's culinary identity through top chefs, winemakers, and craft producers.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/porto-gastro-festival-to-showcase-kvarner-cuisine-in-rijeka

### 2026-08-06: Kvarner region showcases new restaurants and heritage video series

Kvarner, Croatia, adds several new restaurants and launches the “Nona Chef” video series to preserve family recipes, reinforcing its 2026 European Region of Gastronomy title.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kvarner-region-showcases-new-restaurants-and-heritage-video-series

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