Novalja Croatia

About Novalja

Novalja is situated in the northwest part of the Pag Island, while the remaining part of the island is within Zadar County. Novalja Municipality includes 10 settlements (Metajna, Zubovići, Kustići, Caska, Gajac, Stara Novalja, Novalja, Potočnica and Lun), the largest of which - Novalja - has 2500 residents and is the administrative seat of the municipality.Indented coast and many hidden, beautiful beaches and detached bays, as well as warm nature of the locals will make for an unforgettable holiday on the Island of Pag.

Island of Pag

Special features of the Pag Island, and there are many, will leave visitors speechless. In terms of geography, it represents a connection between the south Adriatic coast, Kvarner and part of Istria on the north.This is the only island that is split between two counties. North part, which includes Novalja, is a part of Lika-Senj county, while the south part of the island, with the city of Pag, is a part of Zadar county.With its rich history that dates back to the Roman Empire and many contrasts, the island is the home to Pag sheep, a unique breed which milk is used to produce Pag cheese, which as the story goes was on the tables of Austria-Hungary lords. The island is connected with the land by ferry port Prizna - Žigljen and by the bridge from the direction of Zadar to city of Pag.

Beaches on the island Pag

Beach Ručica - Located on the east side of the island and connected with Metajna by local road, it’s on its way of becoming a very popular destination on Pag Island. Although many haven’t heard about it, every year Ručica Beach is on the list of the most beautiful beaches in Croatia.
Beach Beretnica - After some 20 minutes’ walk down this unusual route, over sharp, sizzling hot rocks, you’ll get a shy welcome from Beretnica. Surrounded by rocks and bathed with sun, far from any unwanted looks, there lies this crystal clear, sandy beach, a pearl of the Pag Island.
Beach Sunčana -Story about this part of the island would not be complete without mention of Sunčana - the only beach with shades. It is under a thick forest which with Pag rocks makes it look almost unreal. Oasis in the heart of the desert.
Beach Prnjica - Prnjica is a local name for a type of seashell. Italians are not wrong when they call it a “Tartuffe of the sea” (Tartufi di Mare), because it is very tasty and that’s where the beach got its name. Because of its sandy shore and shallow sea, it is particularly popular among families with children.
Beach Zrće -If we start from the fact the most of our guests are young people, between 18 and 25 years of age, looking to party and have fun, then it’s easy to conclude why Zrće is the most visited beach on Pag. It is situated in a cove of the same name, on the northeast part of the island, some 2,5 km from Novalja.

Service information Novalja

Jadrolinija timetable 2020
Ferry island Pag, Prizna - Žigljen,
Catamaran: Novalja - Rab - Rijeka
Bus station Novalja
Pharmacies in Novalja
Auto and nautical services
and more...

Rent-a-car Novalja

Travel agency “Novalja Turist” offers car rental services. This preferential service is available at the agency’s reception desk and is the courtesy of our exclusive partner Rent A Car Novalja.We offer you safe and comfortable transport from airports in Split, Zadar and Rijeka to Novalja and respect wishes and needs of potential customers, so we formed a favourable price with no hidden fees