INSEL PAG

Pag is an island on the Adriatic Sea located next to Dalmatian cost. Pag is fifth biggest island in Croataia. It has 285 km2 of surface. It also has the longest coastline among Croatian islands - 302 km. There is a long and narrow Paški Zaljev bay that indents in the middle of the island. Population is about 8 thousand people. Whole island is covered with large fields of white stones that make an impression of moon scenery. It is caused by strong and dry "bora" winds. There is small flora growing up on those fields which make them perfect for sheep feeding ground. In the valley around the gulf one can find lots of grasslands where grapes and olives are grown. Part of the gulf is used to acquire salt form a sea water.

The biggest town on the island is called Pag as well. Pag is medieval city which was designed by famous builder and sculptor Jurij Dalmatinc. The city is a holiday and cultural centre of the island. There is around 20 km of gravel beaches. The city is surrounded by walls and has big cultural heritage. Around the city many historic buildings and sculptures can be found, like: Moon Palace, monastery, citadel, baroque balconies, stone herbs of nobility families. Main church of Pag charms tourist with its beautiful architecture and numbers of exhibits. Second most popular destination of the island is the city of Novalja.

In order to get on the island one can take a ferry in Pizna or a bridge which enables to entrance Pag from the south side of it. Pag is a place with rather rough but unique landscape.

Island of Pag is famous for laces manufacture. The main advantage is that the Pag is the least populated island in Croatia and what goes along it is rather calm. It is a good basis for sightseeing of Zadar, Paklenicki national park and Plitvicki national park. It is also a good ground for scuba divers.

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