Pag Island Beaches — Guide to 18 Beaches & Coves
Pag Island offers breathtaking contrasts: dramatic lunar limestone landscapes beneath Velebit on one side, and calm turquoise sandy lagoons on the other. Ručica and Beriknica in Metajna are world-famous for sculptural rock formations, while Čista, Planjka, and Šimuni offer soft sand and pine shade. Explore all 18 official swimming spots on Pag Island, spread across 4 distinct settlements, coves and coastal zones.
Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Pag Island)
Northeastern Bora winds off Mt. Velebit can be powerful, but Pag Bay and southwestern shores (Šimuni, Mandre, Povljana) offer superb protection. During Jugo winds, northern bays in Stara Novalja (Planjka) remain completely tranquil.
During Bora winds, 12 south- and west-facing bays on Pag Island provide calm swimming waters.
During southern Jugo swells, 4 bays along northern shores remain protected with calm seas.
Map of All Beaches & Coves: Pag Island
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Iconic Beaches & Coves on Pag Island
Plaža Ručica (Metajna)
Spektakularna prirodna šljunčano-pješčana uvala okružena golim kamenim liticama i tirkiznim morem.
Plaža Čista (Kolan)
Prirodni pijesak i sitan šljunak s dugim plićakom u Paškom zaljevu s pogledom na planinu Velebit.
Plaža Šimuni
Prostrana uvala sa sitnim šljunkom i bujnom šumom borova i hrastova crnike, idealna za cjelodnevni boravak.
Quick jump to settlements & swimming zones on Pag Island
Braničevica
Caska
Kustići
Novalja Lokunje
Novalja Ploče
Stara Novalja (Trinćel)
Straško 1
Straško 2
Straško 3
Straško autokamp
Uvala Baba
Uvala Ručica
Uvala Zrće 1
Uvala Zrće 2
Zubovići
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Boat tours & water activities on Pag Island
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Island Road Trip: Explore Hidden Bays on Pag Island
Many of the most scenic coves and pristine beaches on Pag Island are inaccessible by public bus. Rent a car to explore secret coastal routes, viewpoints, and unspoiled swimming spots at your own pace.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pag Island Beaches
Useful tips for swimmers, families with children, and boaters visiting Pag Island.
Kako se stiže na otok Pag? ▾
Na otok Pag se s juga stiže besplatnim Paškim mostom (spaja otok s kopnom kod Zadra), a sa sjevera trajektnom linijom Prizna - Žigljen (plovidba traje samo 15 minuta).
Koje su najmirnije plaže na Pagu za obitelji? ▾
Planjka (Trinćel) u Staroj Novalji, plaža Čista u Paškom zaljevu te plaža kampa Šimuni nude sitan pijesak, prirodan hlad i plitko more bez valova.
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