Kvarner > Pag - island Pag

The third largest island in the Kvarner Bay is located on the south and is connected with the mainland by a bridge which ensure to it such an expansion. The surface of the island is diverse, in the southwest of the island is low and the north is high and steep. Most of the island is rocky and bare, except for the west coast, which is overgrown by pine trees.

Vacation Pag / island Pag

The island is known for breeding sheep, from their milk is produced well-known specialty cheese. Pag is also known for the beautiful folk costumes of the area and handmade lace. The island is sought after by tourists who prefer a quiet, clean sea and not too noisy fun. The exception is the only Zrče beach, which is the center of entertainment on the island. Picturesque bay on the coast are beautiful pebble beaches, sometimes with fine sand. The island also has options for sports, whether it's cycling, sailing or surfing. The most important cities are centers of Pag, Novalja and other smaller villages.

The largest city and port Pag is located in the southeast of the island. In the Middle Ages was largely destroyed the historical center and then a little further through the creation of a new center, which came into gothic and Renaissance style. From cultural attractions worth to see the prince's palace, Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, which dominates the town center, and the town tower, which was once part of the fortifications.