Pag Island is one of the biggest Adriatic islands with 285 km 2 of the fifth-largest, with long indented coastline, island with longest coastal line in the Adriatic, congested with bays, coves, beaches and capes. The cove of Pag is rounded marvellous 20 km gravel beaches. Pag is unique in vegetation in which almost there is no trees. Pag is the largest empire rocky and roughed with long walls on the Adriatic coast, where the grass is growing thin, low aromatic herbs, sage and immortelle. Precisely this aromatic plants is based on food of sheeps on the rocky ground, and it gives a special taste of the famous cheese of Pag.

Pag is one of the most fascinating barren landscapes of Dalmatia. A total of 8,000 residents live mainly in the two cities interesting Pag (2,375 inhabitants) and Novalja (1,950 inhabitants). It is known for Sir Paski and its lace embroidery in worldwide. The island of Pag is particularly popular at holiday party. Novalja attracts with its beach Zrće year thousands of young tourists.

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How to get to Pag Island

If you come from the north of Croatia, it is better to use the ferry. This leaves the whole day around 06:00 – 22:00 clock by Prizna (located on the coastal road between Sibenik and Senj) on the island of Pag.

The second option to reach the island, would be over a bridge on the southern end of the island to the mainland (roughly at the level of Zadar). However, this is a very long way, if you go north of Croatia. From Novalja go to Zadar, due to the many hairpin bends and overhaul the few opportunities, about 1 hour by car, perhaps a bit more.

The roads on Pag are only partly developed. The combination of the ferry to Novalja is new and the road to Lun, however, is something bumpy. After Metajna and Pag is the road very beautiful.

Duration

• From the ferry dock to Novalja is about 15 minutes.
• From Novalja– Metajna after about 20 to 25 minutes.
• From Novalja– Pag after about 35 – 40 minutes.
• From Novalja– Lun after about 35 – 40 minutes.

Map of Pag Island

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Picture gallery for Pag Island

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  Beach party – Zrće

Insight into history of Pag Island

The city of Pag was known from the period of 1443. until 1474. year. Due to danger from the Turks, who were at that time breakthrough to the Zadar hinterland, the city started to build a place that was called bays Katena. Since ancient times, and by the end of 4.Ct. the city existed at the place that was called Caska. Caska was sunk due to the earthquake, so they (PEOPLE) moved to the site considerably south, which is today called the Old city.

In 10. century, the city of Pag is urbanized; owns city walls, towers, fortice, squares, churches, monasteries, folk settlement and palaces. Pag name was first mentioned in the 10. century.

One of the most important event in the history of Pag is getting Bule king Bela IV. of the city of Pag awarded the status of free royal city of 1244. year. Croatian King Ludovik in 1376. y. confirmed Pag the right of free royal city and gave him some new privileges. Ladislav king, 1403., sold to Venice his part of Dalmatia, including the city of Pag. In this way Pag belonged Venetian Republic. In 1433. Pag gets its Municipal Statute one of the first document of its kind in Croatia. In mid-15. ct. danger of the Turks was all the greater, so population (1443.) started to build the new town, a place where he is today.

What to see in Pag Island

• Monastery of St. Benedictine nuns. Margarite-Pag – monastery keeps valuable exhibits from long history of the island. There are a number of years been active Benedictine nuns which are processed to preserve the multitude of valuable items that are available today for a tour of the visitors.

• Lokunja – this is interesting because of the shallow sea areas, for which there is a bottom layer of medicinal mud. This healing mud is already known for many years the inhabitants of the island, and we suggest that you go to such unusual swimming, where you’ll be able to try themselves as active medicinal mud.

• Lun – that’s quite a small place that is known for its tradition of centuries olive growing. On the coast of the town is located Tovarnele port, and in the vicinity are the remains of ancient settlements.

Lun was northernmost settlement on the island of Pag,

• Prince’s Palace-Pag – this is a nice ancient palace, can be seen in other cities on the Adriatic, paved white stone which are characteristic decorations on the windows.

Places of excursions near Pag Island

The old city of Pag – is located one kilometer away from the old town. There are numerous remains of walls and houses, roads and the remains of fortifications, but the best preserved parts are the Franciscan monastery and the Romanesque church of St. Mary. The church was first mentioned in 1192.Ct.

• Orebic is the hub for the island of Korcula and here you can visit:

• Franciscan Monastery (15th century)

• Loggia / Belvedere

• Chapel Gospa od Navjescenje

• Mali and Veliki Stone than gate of the Peljesac peninsula on both sides of the narrow isthmus.

In Stone, YOU CAN find the longest defensive wall in Europe.

• Dingac and Potomje is the most important wine-growing region of the country.

• Loviste is the westernmost town on the Peljesac peninsula and bay with its smaller yachts protection.

• Prapratno south of Stone – the ferry to the island of Mljet

• Podstup is the second best wine-growing region of the peninsula

• In Kuna – the village name as the national currency. Visit the Franciscan monastery and a donkey farm.

• Trpanj for many tourists is only a stopover because it sets the car ferry from Ploce.

There are many other locations that are interesting to visit.

Accomodations in Pag Island

Hotels in Pag Island

• Hotel Tony in Pag **
• Aparthotel Belveder in Pag ***
• Aparthotel Frane in Pag ***
• Hotel Biser in Pag ***
• Hotel Pagus in Pag ***
• Hotel Plaza in Pag ****
• Hotel Luna in Pag****

Camping in Pag Island

• Camping Strasko Novalja
• Camping Drasica Novalja

Camping in the Zadar county (south part of island)

• Camping Simuni Simuni
• Camping Tomi Povljana

Private accomodations in Pag Island

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Weather in Pag Island

Below you see the current weather forecast for Pag Island. The climate table of Pag Island tells you which temperatures can be expected for each month.

Current weather in Pag Island and a 7-day weather forecast for Pag Island

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Climate in Pag Island

Sports & leisure time in Pag Island

Pag provides unusual shapes, wild exoticism, gentle oasis, hiking trails and shallow bays which would tour lasted several days. Traveling north side of the island are recommended in summer seasons, every one that has resulted pioneering research in-itself, can be special, unforgettable experience.

• Hiking-designated hiking trails are pointed out the dangers that arise from a mountain hike on your own result. Please pay attention to local monitoring, water, according clothing / shoes, mobile telephones, etc.!

• Swimming and snorkeling-Orebic is teh warmest place as the Croatian Adriatic offers – with the best water quality [3] – the only sand beach on the peninsula and some gravel beaches along the waterfront promenade, in the bathing season for the traffic. By car can be reached quickly, such as gravel bays Duba and Divna and with the boat also remote bays (with sand bottom) how to Loviste.

• Diving-The visibility is up to 40 m. The temperature in autumn is still 21 to 22 ° C. There are several dive centers. There are trips to Roman Amphores.

• Diving centers: Dragan and Willi, Orebeach club in Viganj, in Mokalo.

• Windsurfing

The village Viganj and Perna on Peljesac-channel offer the best conditions. There are also championships.

Where to eat in Pag Island

The whole island is known for its rich tourist offer restaurants, taverns, and the nightlife in discotheques, and numerous coffee bars.

• Restaurant BELVEDER, Pag
• Tavern BILE, Pag
• Restaurant BISER, Pag
• Tavern BODULO, Pag
• Tavern DORIAN, Pag
• Restaurant DUBRAVA, Pag
• MORE Pizzeria, Pag
• Restaurant ON TALE, Pag

Beaches in Pag Island

Pag holds some nice sandy beaches, which are unspoiled. All bay is rimmed with marvellous 20 km of gravel and sand beaches. In the mainland part of the shallow bays are hidden another great wealth, tested and proven medicinal mud. Camp Simuni is largest camp on the island, entire length stretches along the pebble beach. Vlasici – are located in the middle of wine-rich fields, turn to the sea, with beautiful beaches, offer guests a complete rest in silence.

Nightlife and entertaining in Pag Island

The beach of Zrče is prominent for night clubbin all over Croatia, try clubs like the Calypso, Aquarius or Papaya.
On island Pag the fun and entertainment are something which in summer are everywhere. In Zrce, in exclusive night club known as “Aquarius” are organized performances of estrade stars, the evening entertainment in extraordinary surroundings of beach, sea and night. There is also entertainment center “Calypso”, is very popular among young people and those who feel so. In Novalja are placed number of coffee bars, which organized special entertainment programs. Entertainment center in the town of Pag is the club “Vanga” where you can have fun with great music and a top offer of drinks. Night Club “Fifth magazine” will attract fans of disco program, organized the evening party, with an excellent offer drinks, good service and parking space in the vicinity. Visitors can have an excellent time in various events, which take place all over the island like fishermans evenings, performances gangs, etc.

Cultural arrangements in Pag Island

This medieval town with its core monument, today performs administrative functions, as a cultural and commercial center. The monastery of Benedictine nuns sisters kept the tradition of saving “baškotina”, aromatic biscuit which is offered at the entrance to the monastery. At the time of Pag carnival in winter, summer carnivals, and during the season rich cultural and artistic entertainment program takes place. From centuries tradition can be extracted Robinja of Pag in the style of saints scene, folk dances, a carnival with characteristic dance with city brass band, old costumes, old songs and dances.

• The first Saturday in August

Behind the Dingac lies the small village Borak. Far away from the bustle here you can enjoy the island life. Here, in the context of a village festival serves free wine and fish.

• 8 September-Mala Gospa in Nakovana

• In Loviste, the westernmost city of the peninsula, is celebrations throughout the whole summer. Highlight of the festival, is the performance by the sword dance ensembles from Korcula

Videos of Pag Island

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