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Lika-Senj Coast & Pag Island (Novalja, Senj, Karlobag) Beaches

A breathtaking contrast of rugged Mount Velebit dropping into cobalt-blue waters, featuring the dramatic Zavratnica marine fjord and expansive pebble beaches across northern Pag. Explore all 25 official swimming spots in Lika-Senj Coast & Pag Island (Novalja, Senj, Karlobag), spread across 3 coastal municipalities.

25 Official Swimming Spots
3 Coastal Municipalities
100.0% Sea Quality "Excellent" (IZOR)
Calm Zavratnica sea fjord, Pag moonscape bays, Zrće & Planjka in Novalja
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Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Lika Coast & North Pag)

Known for powerful Bora winds whistling through Senj, while the western and southern bays of Pag island provide calm, protected alternatives.

💡 Tip: Open the interactive map guide to calculate which coves are sheltered from Bora, Sirocco, or Maestral today.
📍 INTERACTIVE BAY MAP · 25 BEACHES

Map of All Beaches & Coves: Lika Coast & North Pag

Lika Coast & North Pag (25)

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Quick jump to town or municipality in Lika Coast & North Pag

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📍 Novalja 💧 Excellent

Braničevica

📍 Novalja 💧 Excellent

Caska

🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🍔 Fast food / Bistro
📍 Novalja 💧 Excellent

Kustići

📍 Novalja 💧 Excellent

Novalja Lokunje

📍 Novalja 💧 Excellent

Novalja Ploče

📍 Novalja 💧 Excellent

Stara Novalja (Trinćel)

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📍 Novalja 💧 Excellent

Straško 1

📍 Novalja 💧 Excellent

Straško 2

📍 Novalja 💧 Excellent

Straško 3

🍽️ Restaurant🛝 Children's playground🚻 Restrooms / Toilets
📍 Novalja 💧 Excellent

Straško autokamp

🍽️ Restaurant🛝 Children's playground🚻 Restrooms / Toilets
📍 Novalja 💧 Excellent

Uvala Baba

📍 Novalja 💧 Excellent

Uvala Ručica

📍 Novalja 💧 Excellent

Uvala Zrće 1

☕ Beach bar / Café🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🚿 Showers
📍 Novalja 💧 Excellent

Uvala Zrće 2

☕ Beach bar / Café🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🚿 Showers
📍 Novalja 💧 Excellent

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🏨 Accommodation · Lika Coast & North Pag

Find accommodation in Lika Coast & North Pag

Search available hotels, apartments, luxury villas, and holiday rooms along the coast in Lika Coast & North Pag.

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⛵ Tours & Experiences · Lika Coast & North Pag

Boat trips & experiences in Lika Coast & North Pag

Book top sea excursions, national park day trips, skippered boat charters, scuba diving, and wine tours in Lika Coast & North Pag.

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🚗 Car Rental & Mobility · Lika Coast & North Pag

Find Car Rental in Lika Coast & North Pag

Explore remote beaches, scenic coastal roads, and hidden coves across Lika Coast & North Pag. Compare rental car deals at airports and hubs like Senj.

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Frequently Asked Questions (Lika Coast & North Pag)

Key facts about sea water quality, bays, and wind conditions in Lika Coast & North Pag.

How many official beaches are in Lika Coast & North Pag and what is the water quality? ▾

Across Lika-Senj Coast & Pag Island (Novalja, Senj, Karlobag), there are 25 officially monitored swimming spots spread across 3 towns and municipalities. According to IZOR laboratory tests, 25 beaches (100.0%) hold the highest "Excellent" bathing water grade.

Which towns in Lika Coast & North Pag have the most monitored beaches and coves? ▾

The destinations with the highest number of officially monitored beaches and bays in Lika Coast & North Pag include: Novalja, Senj, Karlobag.

Where can I find wind-sheltered coves in Lika Coast & North Pag during Bora or Sirocco? ▾

Known for powerful Bora winds whistling through Senj, while the western and southern bays of Pag island provide calm, protected alternatives. You can use our interactive map and bay compass to check the exact open-sea bearing for all 25 beaches in Lika Coast & North Pag.

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Looking for a sheltered cove in Lika Coast & North Pag?

Try our interactive wind simulator calculating which of the 25 coves is currently in mirror-calm bonaca in real time.