Pag Island
The southernmost island of the Kvarner archipelago is known for its beautiful bays, clean pebble/sand beaches and clear calm sea. The main tourist centres are the town of Pag and Novalja, where all the necessary facilities (shops, hospitals, pharmacies, etc.) and institutions are located.
The island is very accessible. To the southeast (from the A1 motorway and in the direction of Zadar) it is connected to the mainland by a bridge. It is also possible to use the Žigljen ferry, which connects the northeast coast of the island with the mainland.
In the vicinity you will find a number of beautiful historical towns (Zadar, Biograd na Moru, Nin), famous national parks (Paklenica Krka, Kornati) or protected areas Velebit and Telašćica.
Stará Novalja
Stará Novalja is located in the northern part of the island of Pag. The resort is a popular destination for families with children thanks to its beautiful sandy beaches with gradual access to the sea, as well as for couples looking for tranquility, romantic places and comfortable accommodation. The waters in Stará Novalja Bay are warm, crystal clear and calm. There are also several restaurants, a shop, a bakery, beach bars and a small water park by Planjka beach. There is a walkway around the bay suitable for walking and running.
The area is also a paradise for sports divers. There is a Czech diving centre right in Stará Novalja, which offers a number of diving courses. In addition, there are cycling trails or the Straško sports and recreation centre in Novalja.
What can you expect?
In Season
- Tourism
- Restaurants, beach bars, delicious ice cream
- Calm mornings, amazing sunsets
- Attractions (water park, boat rental, etc.)
- The sea is mostly calm in the bay, with a water temperature of 22-26 C
- Music festivals are held on Zrče beach
- The town of Novalja is often busy with tourists from all over Europe, with the popular promenade in the harbour, stalls, attractions etc.
Out of Season
- The bay is quiet and calm
- Swimming without a swimsuit is possible (until about the middle of October) 🙂
- The services in the bay are closed with exceptions
- The town of Novalja is turning from a tourist resort into a normal port town, where restaurants, supermarkets, shops and all other services operate all year round.
Distance from the apartments (by car)
Within 10 minutes
- Town of Novalja (harbour, beaches, restaurants, bars, shops, supermarkets, hospital)... walking distance on foot approx. 20 - 30 min.
- Zrče beach, Čista beach, Jadro beach and many others
- Ferry port of Žigljen
- Novalja - Rab - Rijeka boat line
Within 30 minutes
- Island of Rab
- Lun and its olive gardens with the oldest naturally growing olive trees on earth (Olive Garden - UNESCO), little visited beaches
- Town of Pag
Within 60 minutes
- Zadar Airport
- Highway A1 (Posedarje)
- Town of Šibenik and Zadar
DRIVING
Driving:
- Recommended route: Highway A1 in the direction of SPLIT, exit the direction of Senj, then the coastal road with stops accompanied by amazing views of the sea and coast, the Prizna – Žigljen (Pag) ferry.
The ferry timetable can be found here.
In the TOP season, due to the large number of cars transported, we recommend checking the situation online. There is the possibility of queuing and transportation to the next ferry.
- Highway A1 direction Split, exit of Zadar, Posedarje, Paški most, island of Pag (+ approx. 100 km)