Discover northern Pag

The island beyond the postcard.

Novalja is a harbour town, a collection of coves, a field of old olive trees and a gateway to Pag’s lunar landscape. Pick your rhythm.

Plan your days
Novalja and its coast

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The essential Novalja edit.

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For families

Planjka · Trinćel

Warm, shallow water and fine sand make this one of the easiest family beach days near Novalja.

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In town

Novalja waterfront

Start with morning coffee by the harbour, return for a long dinner and an easy evening walk.

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Easy beach day

Babe Beach

A relaxed bay west of town with shallow water and open views across the Adriatic.

A good day on Pag

Sea first. Then follow the island.

Keep plans light. The best days move between one good swim, a simple lunch and a landscape worth slowing down for.

Morning on the waterfront

Coffee by Novalja harbour before the beach roads fill.

Taste Pag

Look for Paški sir, island lamb, local olive oil and a clean catch of the day.

Move through the landscape

Explore dry-stone trails, Lun’s olive gardens or the dramatic coast near Metajna.

End on the water

Choose a quiet cove, a sunset boat or an unhurried dinner back in town.

Plan your arrival

From runway or ferry to the waterfront.

Via Zadar Airport

The most practical airport for Novalja. Pre-booked transfers keep arrival simple.

By road or ferry

Reach Pag over the southern bridge or via the Prizna–Žigljen ferry in the north.

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