Visit Novalja
New stories every week about beaches, food, events and life on the island. We’re an independent local guide, not the tourist board, so we tell you what’s actually worth your time.
Novalja town has its own relaxed night scene: harbour cocktails, sunset beach bars and live music, all within walking distance. Here is how to do an evening in town before you head to Zrće.
From the 348 m summit of Sveti Vid to the wild Life on Mars coast and the olive trees of Lun, here are the best hikes near Novalja and how to do them safely.
Where to taste and buy Pag cheese near Novalja: the Gligora dairy and shop in Kolan, other producers, and tips for getting a PDO wedge home.
Looking for a naturist beach near Novalja? Here is what the sources actually say about Straško and other Pag spots, plus FKK etiquette and quiet alternatives.
Where to slip on a mask around Novalja: easy pebble coves near town, the Roman shore at Caska, quiet bays at Metajna and Lun, plus the safety basics.
Travelling to Pag with your dog? Here are the Novalja-area beaches with a section for four-legged guests, plus shade, paw and campsite tips for a stress-free beach day.
Novalja does not have to drain your wallet. Here is where the money really goes on Pag, and how to save on beds, food, beaches and nights out.
Planning to camp near Novalja? Meet Straško, the big campsite 2 km from town, and compare the other campsites around Pag for families, festival-goers and quiet-seekers.
No car? No problem. Here is how to get around Novalja and out to Zrće by foot, local bus, taxi, bike and boat, and when a rental car is actually worth it.
Novalja has direct coach links to Zagreb, Rijeka, Zadar, Split and many smaller towns, and the bus simply rides the ferry or the bridge with you on board. Search times and buy your ticket here: