
Pag Cheese
Pag cheese is our most famous and most awarded cheese. Although it represents less than 15% of our total cheese production, it is the flagship of our production and a synonym for the globally recognised quality of Gligora. It is also the first cheese with which Ivan Gligora won the first international recognition for a Croatian cheese, and it remains the most awarded Croatian cheese.
Pag cheese is a limited product, obtained exclusively from sheep's milk from the island of Pag. Its limited nature is tied to the total number of Pag sheep that can freely graze on the pasturelands of the island of Pag.
In addition to its own smaller flock, the Gligora Creamery buys Pag sheep's milk from around a hundred families on the island of Pag in most of the island's settlements, and does so daily during the milking season – which runs from January to the end of June.
Pag cheese is produced by a traditional process. The first croatian cheese with a protected designation of origin (PDO).
Type of cheese: Hard cheeseTaste: mild and nuttyShelf life: 180 days, vacuum-packed, 4 to 8 °C
Status: Designation of origin – PDO
Best storage conditions: 8 - 16 °C; 75 - 80% humidityAge: 3-6 months
Awards
Year
Competition
Award / Recognition
2025
World Cheese Awards
Bronze
2025
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars
2024
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars
2023
World Cheese Awards
Bronze
2023
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars (PDO)
2022
World Cheese Awards
Gold
2022
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars (PDO)
2021
Great Taste Awards (UK)
1 Star
2021
World Cheese Awards
Silver
2021
World Cheese Awards
Bronze
2020
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars
2019
World Cheese Awards
Gold
2019
Great Taste Awards (UK)
3 Stars
2019
International Taste Awards
Silver Medal
2018
World Cheese Awards
Super Gold
2018
World Cheese Awards
Gold
2018
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars
2018
International Cheese Awards
Silver Medal
2017
World Cheese Awards
Silver
2016
World Cheese Awards
Bronze
2014
iTQi Brussels (Belgium)
Crystal Award
2013
Great Taste Awards (UK)
1 Star
2013
Global Cheese Awards (UK)
Gold & Best in Class
2013
International Cheese Awards
Gold & Best in Class
2012
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars
2012
Global Cheese Awards (UK)
Gold & Best Overseas Cheese
2012
Kasiade (Austria)
Gold Medal & 1st Place
2010
World Cheese Awards
Super-Gold & Triple Category Best
2010
World Cheese Awards
Best New Cheese Trophy
2002
Franciacorta in Bianco
1st Place (Sheep's Milk Category)
Full wheel 2.7 kg
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Pag Cheese Cubes, 125 g
Bite-size cubes of the famous Pag cheese — Croatia's most celebrated PDO cheese, made on the windswept island of Pag from the milk of indigenous sheep that graze on aromatic herbs salted by sea spray. The Gligora dairy is the island's most decorated cheesemaker, and these convenient 125 g cubes deliver the full character of the cheese: firm, golden-amber paste, crystalline structure from careful ageing, and that unmistakable nutty, savoury-mineral flavour with a lingering salty-herbal finish. Perfect for a quick aperitivo, salads, snack boards or pairing with a glass of Žlahtina.
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Pag Cheese Extra Old
The Extra Old expression of the legendary Pag cheese — Croatia's most celebrated PDO cheese, aged for at least 12 months to reach its most concentrated form. Deep golden-amber paste with pronounced crystalline structure; intensely savoury, deeply nutty, with that unmistakable mineral-salty edge of Pag terroir. A serious cheese for serious tables.
Awards
Year
Competition
Award / Recognition
2025
World Cheese Awards
Gold
2024
World Cheese Awards
Silver
2023
World Cheese Awards
Bronze
2023
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars (PDO)
2022
World Cheese Awards
Silver
2022
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars (PDO)
2021
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars
2021
World Cheese Awards
Silver (Aged minimum 12 months)
2017
World Cheese Awards
Gold
2017
International Cheese Awards
Gold Medal
2016
World Cheese Awards
Silver
Full wheel 2.6 kg
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Pag Cheese Extra Old, 225 g
The most concentrated expression of the legendary Paški sir — Croatia's only PDO sheep's milk cheese, now aged for a minimum of 12 months to develop its most intense, complex character.
Crafted on the wind-scoured island of Pag, where the fierce bura wind and sparse, salt-dusted pastures give the native Pag sheep's milk an unrivalled depth of flavour. After ageing, the paste becomes firm and granular, the colour deepens to a rich amber-ivory, and the aroma fills the room with notes of roasted nuts, dry hay, and aged butter. On the palate, long-crystallised tyrosine crystals deliver a satisfying crunch, while the finish lingers with a gentle, savoury sweetness that only time can produce.
At 225 g, this is the ideal size for a premium cheese board, an elevated aperitivo moment, or a considered gift for someone who truly appreciates fine cheese. Pair with a bold Croatian red — Dingač or Plavac Mali — aged honey, or a handful of walnuts.
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Pag Cheese Extra Old, 650 g
The extra-old expression of Paški sir — Croatia's most awarded and most famous cheese — aged for a minimum of 12 months in Gligora's cellars to develop remarkable depth. Made exclusively from the milk of indigenous Pag sheep grazing on the island's wind-swept, herb-dusted karst pastures, this cheese is what happens when patient ageing meets the world's most distinctive sheep's milk. Sirana Gligora holds more international awards for Paški sir than any other producer.
The paste is deep amber-gold, dense with crystalline calcium lactate crystals that snap on the tongue and deliver an intense burst of umami-savoury character with each bite. Notes of toasted hazelnuts, dried fruit, and the mineral tang of Adriatic salt define the long, layered finish. A serious cheese for serious tables — pair with a full-bodied red (Dingač or top Plavac Mali), aged honey, and the best olive oil you own.
650 g · Sirana Gligora, Kolan, Pag Island, Croatia · 100% Pag sheep's milk · PDO / ZOI · Aged min. 12 months · Quarter wheel
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Pag Cheese Gift Box, 180 g
Elevate your gifting or personal collection with the world-renowned Paški sir, a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) sheep’s milk cheese from the island of Pag. This exquisite 180 g cut has been aged for a minimum of six months, allowing it to develop its signature crystalline texture and a complex, piquante flavor profile infused with the scents of Mediterranean herbs and sea salt.
Presented in an elegant gift box, this aged Paški sir reflects the unique terroir of Pag’s rocky pastures, where the sheep graze on salt-dusted sage and immortelle. With its rich, lingering finish and artisanal heritage, this is more than just a cheese—it is a piece of Croatian tradition. Perfectly paired with a glass of premium Plavac Mali or a few drops of wildflower honey.
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Pag Cheese Sliced, 100 g
A 100 g pre-sliced "platica" of authentic Paški sir PDO — ready straight from the pack onto a board, into a panino or alongside an aperitivo. No cutting, no fuss: just Croatia's most celebrated sheep's milk cheese, sliced thin and vacuum-sealed at its best.
Each slice delivers the full character of the cheese: firm, slightly crystalline, with the clean savoury depth that comes from island sheep raised on bura-swept, herb-scented pastures. The ideal format for entertaining, snacking or pairing with a glass of Plavac Mali and a handful of good olives.
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Pag Cheese Special Pack, 325 g
325 g vacuum-packed portion of Gligora Paški sir (Pag Cheese) — the most awarded and most recognised Croatian cheese, protected by PDO status. Made exclusively from milk of autochthonous Pag sheep grazing the island's aromatic, wind-swept pasture, aged for at least 60 days.Firm, straw-coloured paste with tyrosine crystals, savoury sea-salt tone and long, honeyed finish. This half-piece special pack is ideal for gifting or for households that want a full flavour experience without the whole wheel.Sirana Gligora, Pag Island, Croatia · 100% Pag sheep's milk · PDO · Vacuum-packed · 325 g
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Pag cheese special pack, 650 g
Experience the undisputed king of Croatian cheeses in an exclusive luxury packaging. Crafted by the world-renowned Gligora Dairy on the rugged island of Pag, Paški Sir is an award-winning artisan hard cheese made exclusively from 100% pure island sheep’s milk.
What makes Paški Sir truly legendary is its irreplaceable origin. The island’s indigenous sheep graze on wild aromatic herbs like sage and immortelle, naturally dusted with sea salt carried across the pastures by the fierce Bura wind. This gives the cheese its distinct, intensely aromatic flavor profile with a rich, nutty finish.
Encased in a premium display box, this 650 g special pack is created to impress. Whether you are building an elite charcuterie board, searching for a memorable corporate or holiday gift, or celebrating a special occasion, this PDO-certified delicacy brings the authentic taste of the Mediterranean straight to your table.
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Pag cheese, 225 g
Paški sir — Croatia's most awarded and most famous cheese, made exclusively from the milk of indigenous Pag sheep grazing on the island's wind-swept, herb-dusted karst pastures. Salt spray from the bora wind coats the sea-side herbs the sheep eat, giving their milk — and this cheese — an unmistakable savoury-mineral character that no cheese anywhere in the world can replicate. Firm, deep-golden paste with a fine crystalline structure that develops with age; long-savoury, nutty and unmistakably aromatic on the palate. Sirana Gligora holds more international awards for Paški sir than any other producer.Perfect on a serious cheese board with Croatian honey and dry-cured pršut, shaved over pasta, or paired with a Plavac Mali or a full-bodied Croatian white. This 225 g vacuum-packed portion is the everyday format — enough for a proper cheese-board share, small enough for one-off enjoyment.225 g · Sirana Gligora, Kolan, Pag Island, Croatia · 100% Pag sheep's milk · PDO / ZOI · Vacuum-packed
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Pag Cheese, 650 g
A vacuum-packed quarter of authentic Paški sir — Croatia's only PDO sheep's milk cheese, produced on the windswept island of Pag where the bura wind and salt-kissed pastures give the milk its unrivalled depth. At 650 g, this is the ideal household format: generous enough to last, small enough to stay fresh, and perfectly proportioned for a serious cheese board.
Firm and slightly granular in texture, with a clean, savoury finish that lingers. One of Croatia's most decorated cheeses — a natural companion to bold Dalmatian reds, olives, prosciutto and good olive oil. A considered gift or a household staple for anyone who takes their cheese seriously.
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Pag Fine Sea Salt in Shaker, 450 g
A 450 g refillable shaker of finely-ground Pag sea salt — the everyday all-purpose seasoning for the working kitchen. Pure, mineral-rich Adriatic salt, ground fine for perfect pouring: use for cooking pasta water, seasoning during cooking, baking bread, or as a table salt. The classic Croatian kitchen shaker, rooted in tradition.450 g · Pag Island, Croatia · Refillable shaker · Fine grain
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Pag Flower of Salt, 150 g
“Cvijet soli” — the flower of salt — is the delicate top layer of crystals hand-skimmed from the surface of Pag's traditional salt pans, where centuries-old methods produce some of the finest finishing salt in the Mediterranean. Crisp, mineral-rich and beautifully aromatic, reserved for finishing: sprinkle on fresh tomatoes, grilled meats, soft-boiled eggs, or chocolate desserts to taste the Adriatic in a single grain.150 g · Pag Island, Croatia
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Pag Gift Box
Our flagship gift collection brings together the most luxurious synergy of Pag’s karst, tradition, and fine wine. Created for special occasions and valued partners to whom you wish to show the deepest appreciation through a complete gourmet experience.
Inside this gift box, you will find:
Pag Cheese (650g) – A substantial portion of the internationally acclaimed hard sheep's milk cheese, featuring a rich, aromatic flavor profile.
Boškinčić Wine (0.75 l) – Premium wine from the island of Pag, offering a rich body that pairs harmoniously with aged sheep cheese.
Gligora Sheep Sausage (200g) – Traditional cured sausage crafted from high-quality mutton and authentic island spices.
Gligora Fig Jam (240g) – A rich, sweet Mediterranean preserve crafted from ripe figs, the classic pairing for aged sheep cheese.
Black Magnetic Gift Box (33×22×10 cm) – A spacious, high-end black box featuring a secure magnetic closure, designed for luxury presentation.
An exquisite luxury collection bringing authentic island gastronomy and fine wine directly to your table.
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Pag Herbal Brandy, 0.1 L
Experience the authentic taste of the Adriatic with this classic Croatian Travarica. This tasting-size bottle features a premium herbal spirit, slowly infused with a carefully selected medley of aromatic herbs that grow wild along the rugged Dalmatian coast.
Sensory Experience:
Aroma: A complex bouquet of wild sage, bay leaf, fennel, and fresh mint, balanced with a subtle, delicate hint of honey.
Palate: Clean and warming, offering a sophisticated herbal depth that leads into a long, satisfyingly aromatic finish.
How to Enjoy: Travarica is deeply rooted in Croatian tradition as the ultimate aperitif or digestif.
Neat: Sip at room temperature to fully appreciate its herbal complexity.
Chilled: In the summer months, serve ice-cold for a refreshing herbal kick.
Gifting: At 0.1 L, this bottle is an ideal premium souvenir, a wedding favor, or a perfect addition to a gourmet gift hamper.
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Pag Island Sage Honey, 450 g
A 450 g jar of premium sage honey from the island of Pag — gathered when bees forage almost exclusively on the wild Dalmatian sage (Salvia officinalis) that blooms across the island's stony karst. Pale amber, with the unmistakable herbal-balsamic fragrance and slightly bittersweet character that defines true sage honey. Naturally prized for both flavour and wellness reputation. Spoon into hot tea, drizzle over sheep's cheese, or stir into a marinade for grilled lamb.450 g · Pag Island, Croatia
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Pag Sea Salt Blend for Meat, with Vegetables & Herbs, 200 g
A 200 g blend of Pag sea salt with dried vegetables and Mediterranean herbs — the go-to Croatian all-purpose meat seasoning. Complex, savoury and layered, with notes of dried tomato, onion, parsley and thyme carried by the mineral depth of Pag salt. Rub onto steaks and roasts, sprinkle into burgers and ćufte, or add to stews and slow-cooked sauces for instant depth.200 g · Pag Island, Croatia · Meat seasoning blend
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Pag Sea Salt in Shaker, 250 g
A 250 g refillable shaker of Pag sea salt — the compact everyday format for the table and the kitchen counter. Pure, mineral-rich Adriatic salt, ready to use whenever a dish calls for a pinch. A classic Croatian household staple in convenient shaker form.250 g · Pag Island, Croatia · Refillable shaker
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Pag Sea Salt with Vegetables & Herbs for Fish, 200 g
The legendary salt of Pag island, hand-harvested and blended with carefully selected vegetables and Mediterranean herbs to make the ideal seasoning for fish. Sprinkle over white fish before grilling, rub into prawns, or use to season fish soups and brodet. A simple, beautiful Croatian kitchen essential.
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Pandoleti, 100 g
Traditional twice-baked Dalmatian cantuccini by Aroma Mediterranea. Crisp, fragrant, and rich with almonds, these artisanal biscuits capture the authentic spirit of the Adriatic. Perfect alongside an espresso, a glass of dessert wine, or as a small gourmet gift.
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Paška priča Herbal Brandy
Paška Travarica is a signature spirit from the Paška Priča brand, embodying the authentic island tradition of Pag. Handcrafted in small batches using an old family recipe, this premium herbal rakija captures the essence of Pag's wild Mediterranean landscape.
Slowly infused with over 20 hand-picked medicinal and aromatic herbs native to the island, it undergoes traditional distillation and controlled aging to achieve a perfectly balanced profile.
Sensory Experience:
Appearance: Crystal clear.
Aroma & Taste: Intensely aromatic with a rich botanical bouquet and a refined, well-balanced bitterness.
Serving Suggestion: Best served slightly chilled as a traditional digestif after a meal — neat in a small glass or with a cube or two of ice. It makes an ideal conclusion to a gourmet dining experience or a perfect pairing alongside an espresso.
0.5 L
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Paški bajmić, 150 g
Traditional almond biscuits from the island of Pag, crafted by Makolch. Crunchy, fragrant, and rich with real almonds, these artisanal treats embody authentic island confectionery. Perfect alongside an espresso, a cup of tea, or dipped in sweet dessert wine.
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Pašman Libre Fig Vinegar
A small-batch fig vinegar from Pašman Libre — sun-ripened Mediterranean figs from the island of Pašman patiently transformed into a refined, glossy vinegar. Deep mahogany in the glass, with aromas of dried fig, caramel, warm spice and a clean acetic lift. A few drops are enough: drizzle over fresh sheep's cheese, finish a roast duck, brighten a salad of beets and walnuts, or stir into vinaigrettes for serious depth.
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Made with traditional recipes
100% natural ingredients
Award-winning quality
Made in Croatia